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Hastings could see its biggest housing development in years, 375 homes on 160 acres just north of the high school.

Hastings Mini Storage is building a second climate-controlled facility with 75-100 units after hitting 100% capacity with a 20-person waiting list.

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.

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

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 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.

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.