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🔁 Dakota County Approves 2026 Property Tax Levy & Weekend Events
From Viking battles to spooky author events, here’s your weekend lineup.
🔁 Your South Metro Fall Adventure Guide is Here!
Discover South Metro's fall magic: apple picking, scenic hikes, art adventures, and family fun in this ultimate weekend guide packed with seasonal inspiration and local events.
🔁 Xcel seeks 13% rate hike + Demo Derbies this weekend
Your complete South Metro weekend guide, plus Xcel's proposed rate hike and fall color updates...
🔁 $9M School Vote Coming + Wine Painting This Week
District 196's $9.1M technology funding at stake Nov 4th, plus Scottish cow painting, blooms & brews, and dog-friendly events...
🔁 15+ Food Trucks This Weekend + Weekend Must-Do Events
New elementary school opens with Irish heritage theme, while fall festivals, craft fairs, and food truck events fill your weekend calendar
🔁 Apple Valley Housing Debate + This Week's Best Local Events
Minnesota's apple season is here! Discover 5 must-visit orchards, Prior Lake's Fall Community Fest, and your weekly dose of South Metro happenings.
🔁 State Record Drone Show
Burnsville made MN history with 1,000 drones + this weekend brings country rock, craft beer, and food trucks across the South Metro...
🔁 This Week's Exclusive: $2.25M Missile Site + Community Events
Free concerts, instant gold buying, Vikings season opener parties, and 26 acres with a bunker...
🔁 Lakeville's Water Problem + Your Weekend Plans Sorted
Environmental lawyers are asking questions, but we've got corn dogs, apple picking, and bacon to discuss
🔁 $8M Pickleball Paradise + Your Last State Fair Chance
Apple Valley just approved a massive 18-court pickleball facility with a food hall and 80 self-serve beer taps. Plus, it's your final day to hit the State Fair!
🔁 Your South Metro weekend just got complicated (in the best way)
Plus apple orchards opening, free concerts by the lake, and that permanent jewelry trend everyone's talking about...
🔁 Southern Comfort Food Arrives in MN + Live Music This Week
Big news for South Metro foodies: Chicken Salad Chick is officially coming to Apple Valley, while Bloomington approves a massive $101.8M wellness center that will change the game for local healthcare.