Lakeville Blogs

New Airbnb permit rules, a neighbor fight over a 139-year-old road, and a first look at Lakeville's next big growth area along Cedar Avenue.

Lakeville Area Schools' fund balance is growing to $29 million, but the district still faces an $800,000 health insurance shortfall and will need future levies to afford programs like seven-period days and expanded arts.

Lakeville school board eliminated its policy committee to speed up three years of backlogged updates while debating whether administrators should be required to notify parents before searching students or investigating hazing incidents.

Lakeville creates comprehensive Airbnb/VRBO ordinance with annual permits, property limits, and clear enforcement rules.

Lakeville Planning Commission unanimously approved Lakeville Soccer Club's 21,000 square foot indoor facility at 21300 Juniper Way on January 15, 2026.

After 33 years of championship baseball and 10 Hall of Fame inductees, the Lakeville Lobos are retiring from the Federal League to merge with the Burnsville Bulldogs and form the new Lakeville Bulldogs in 2026.

Lakeville Police are asking the City Council to approve 20 automated license plate reader cameras at major city entry points.

Pickle in the Middle just opened their third Minnesota location right here in Lakeville.

After 14 years of community complaints documented on a dedicated Facebook page, Lakeville Planning Commission unanimously approved a 33-acre rail car storage facility that will finally clear County Road 50.

District 196 just approved a $168.8 million property tax levy for 2026, a 12.8% increase from last year.