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Starting with the class of 2028, all District 196 students must complete a personal finance course covering budgeting, credit management, and investing before graduation.

Dakota County's 2027 reconstruction of County Road 42 in Hastings includes narrower lanes and new trails, but requires removing 23 mature trees near Lakeside Cemetery at a cost of $320,000 to taxpayers.

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

Burnsville Planning Commission approved a cannabis retail store 280 feet from Burnsville High School on January 12, 2026, with final city council vote scheduled for February 3rd.

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.

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

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.

The South Metro is absolutely packed with holiday light displays this year, from massive 900,000-light walk-through experiences to cozy neighborhood displays you can enjoy from your car.