
Lakeville's Marketplace at Cedar Just Got Real — Here's Every Business That's Coming
A massive new commercial hub is coming to Cedar Ave in Lakeville — and we now know exactly who's moving in.
February 28, 2026
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A massive new commercial hub is coming to Cedar Ave in Lakeville — and we now know exactly who's moving in.
February 28, 2026

Lakeville's middle schools are on track to hit 111% capacity by 2028-29, and the growth isn't slowing down.
February 28, 2026

Hastings hosted the 20th Hockey Day Minnesota with pro hockey, high school games, and wind chills that made your eyelashes freeze.
February 28, 2026

Lakeville's superintendent made the case for a $139.6 million bond to expand the district's three overcrowded middle schools — here's the full rundown.
February 28, 2026

Here's exactly what Century, Kenwood Trail, and McGuire would each get if Lakeville voters approve the $139.6 million bond.
February 28, 2026

Hastings' Parks Commission weighs in on parkland for a massive 375-home development, plus playground replacements, a $1M inclusive park grant, and more.
February 27, 2026

The Copperfield — the award-winning Mendota Heights diner and bar — is planning a Rosemount location. Plus, the planning commission approved a farm subdivision and mining permit renewal.
February 27, 2026

Farmington made history at the February 17 city council meeting as seven firefighters were sworn in to mark the department's first-ever full-time staffing, while acting mayor Nick Lien took the helm, 46 new homes were approved in south Farmington, and Second Street got the green light for a full reconstruction this year.g
February 23, 2026

A highway. Then an airport. Here's how Carpenter Nature Center survived both threats.
February 23, 2026

The road is named after a real town. Here's what happened to it.
February 22, 2026
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