
Lakeville Is Studying a Community Center & 3 in 4 Residents Say They Want One
Lakeville is officially studying a community center, and residents made their wish list clear: a walking track, gyms, and fitness space top it.
July 8, 2026
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Lakeville is officially studying a community center, and residents made their wish list clear: a walking track, gyms, and fitness space top it.
July 8, 2026

Farmington just unlocked up to $25 million for its police station — but the city hasn't borrowed a cent yet, and here's why that distinction matters.
July 6, 2026

Farmington's top job is up for grabs this November — and the window to get your name on the ballot is just two weeks long.
July 6, 2026

Downtown Farmington finally has a neighborhood grocery store — and the owner's a former Farmington High food-service worker with big plans.
July 4, 2026

A Lakeville South grad just took home a national Gold Medal for her art — and got celebrated on the Carnegie Hall stage.
July 4, 2026

Farmington just chipped in matching cash for four local businesses — a greenhouse, a gym, an ice cream shop, and the grocery store the town's been missing.
July 4, 2026

A second Chipotle, a new Panera, a bigger arcade, and a fresh rental neighborhood — Lakeville's got a lot cooking right now.
July 1, 2026

Eagan's Tribute Plaza adds its first statue honoring women in uniform, dedicated July 2 at a free public ceremony.
July 1, 2026

Al-Hadi wants to build a permanent home on Junelle Path — and after a packed hearing, the planning commission said yes.
June 28, 2026

Six fireworks shows light up the south metro on the Fourth of July this year, and we pulled together the times, spots, and what to expect at each one. From Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog to Valleyfair's Star Spangled Night, here's where to plant your lawn chair.
June 28, 2026
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