
Apple Valley Is Getting Two Massive Entertainment Spots
Bowling, axe throwing, 18 pickleball courts, and an 80-tap beer wall — Apple Valley's about to get a whole lot more fun.
May 23, 2026
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Bowling, axe throwing, 18 pickleball courts, and an 80-tap beer wall — Apple Valley's about to get a whole lot more fun.
May 23, 2026

A big piping wholesaler is building its third Twin Cities warehouse in Rosemount — 250,000 square feet going up east of Highway 52, with jobs to follow.
May 20, 2026

While MVTA's overall ridership grew 7.8%, Rosemount blew past it at 32% — and now the agency is reshuffling routes and eyeing new State Fair service for the area.
May 20, 2026

Farmington just rezoned a Pilot Knob Road parcel to fully industrial — and the developer is literally ready to start building.
May 19, 2026

Lennar's 370-home Vermillion Reserve cleared its environmental review 3-1, but one council member says it's moving too fast.
May 19, 2026

Lakeville's police report had some big numbers — 16 cameras live, a massive DUI arrest jump, and a crisis program that's actually working.
May 18, 2026

Dakota County is starting two road projects in Apple Valley this month — expect lane restrictions near Pilot Knob and CR 42 through September.
May 17, 2026

Lakeville voters just said yes to $139.6 million in middle school upgrades, and construction starts as early as next year.
May 17, 2026

Dakota County's new greenhouse at Lebanon Hills can pump out 100,000 native plants a year — tripling capacity to restore prairies and woodlands across the south metro.
May 10, 2026

Drop Shot Pickleball is expanding outdoors in Shakopee — and the neighbors are not thrilled about the noise.
May 10, 2026
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