
Apple Valley's $10.9 Million Kelley Park Is Finally Opening
Apple Valley spent $10.9 million rebuilding Kelley Park, and on September 26 you finally get to see it — with food trucks and a free Earth, Wind & Fire tribute.
August 30, 2026
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Apple Valley spent $10.9 million rebuilding Kelley Park, and on September 26 you finally get to see it — with food trucks and a free Earth, Wind & Fire tribute.
August 30, 2026

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July 19, 2026

Apple Valley just froze data center development citywide for a year, and one resident's question at the podium showed exactly how confusing that sounds.
July 11, 2026

You can walk into any Dakota County library and pick up free Narcan, no ID and no questions asked.
July 11, 2026

Apple Valley Freedom Days is turning 60 this year, and the lineup is packed — car show, fireworks, and a Kiddie Parade that's back after 20 years.
June 14, 2026

Apple Valley's getting its own 7 Brew on June 22 — and the city already has a traffic plan ready after watching what happened in Vadnais Heights.
June 14, 2026

Apple Valley's community center and senior center are becoming one building — with an indoor playground and a two-year construction window.
May 30, 2026

Apple Valley's beloved free summer concert series is bouncing to Bogart's this year — and the new Kelley Park amphitheater opens in September.
May 30, 2026

The state chipped in $9.1 million for Apple Valley's water cleanup — which sounds great until you do the math on the other $90 million.
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