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- This Dakota County Nonprofit Started as a Facebook Group. Now It's Helping Families Stay Housed and Fed
September 28, 2026
- Apple Valley City Council Votes to Raise Its Own Pay, But Splits It Over Two Years
September 26, 2026
- Apple Valley Fire Stations Open Their Doors for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6–8
September 26, 2026
- Apple Valley's Redwood Park Playground Is Almost Open. Here's When.
September 26, 2026
- Team USA's Paralympic Curling Team Picked Lakeville as Its Home Ice
September 23, 2026
- Farmington Just Made Room for Downtown to Grow. Here's What the New Downtown Expansion District Means for You
September 23, 2026
- Lakeville Wants Semis and Trailers Off Its Streets. Here's the Plan
September 23, 2026
- Lakeville Is Now Being Considered to Host Expo 2031. Here's What That Means
September 22, 2026
- Lakeville's 5-Year Project Plan: Here's What's Coming to Your Roads, Parks and Water
September 20, 2026
- Lakeville's 185th and Kenwood Roundabout Is Getting "Mumble Strips" and a Big New Study
September 20, 2026
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