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Good day Lakeville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 2031 world-class expo could transform Lakeville's I-35W corridor.
  • How Lakeville South's epic five-set duel reshaped the Class 4A race.
  • Lakeville remembers longtime resident and dedicated volunteer Justine Marie Mills.

Also on today's calendar: Good News Big Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Open house planned as Lakeville explores hosting $1 billion horticultural expo in 2031 (bringmethenews.com) — Lakeville is being considered to host a massive $1 billion international horticultural expo in 2031, and city leaders want your input. A public open house at Lakeville City Hall on Oct. 21 will explore plans for a six‑month event that could bring millions of visitors and permanent amenities like a convention center, amphitheater, gardens, and hotel near I‑35W and County Road 70.
   

• Class 4A volleyball powerhouses give and take (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville South and Lakeville North volleyball teams are at the center of a high‑level Class 4A battle, trading wins and losses with rival Eagan in tournament and conference play. South's long winning streak ended in a five‑set thriller, while North placed fifth in the elite Eagle Invitational, keeping Lakeville firmly in the state volleyball spotlight heading into October.
   

• Justine Marie Mills (dodgecountypionier.com) — Longtime Lakeville resident Justine Marie Mills, who moved to the city with her husband Hank in 1987 and later retired there, has died at age 93. Remembered for her nursing career, volunteer service, strong Lutheran faith, and work with Loaves and Fishes in the Twin Cities, she was recently laid to rest in her hometown of Horicon, Wisconsin.
   

📸 Around Lakeville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Friday October 2
  • Sonnet Montessori Fall Fun Fest
    Sonnet Montessori, 19955 Idealic Avenue, Lakeville
    4:00 pm
  • 2026 Fall Gala
    Minnesota Horse & Hunt, 2920 220th St. E, Prior Lake
    6:00 pm
  • Good News Big Band →
    MN-3, Rosemount
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • St. Paul Farmer's Market →
    Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
    9:00 am
  • Waggin' Tales
    Children's Area, Robert Trail Library
    10:00 am
    • Monday October 5
  • City Council Meeting →
    Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Community Event: Storytime for Babies
    Heritage Library Large Meeting Room, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville
    9:30 am
  • Storytime for 2s-6s
    Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    10:00 am
    • Friday October 16
  • Anastasia the Musical →
    Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday October 17
  • Anastasia the Musical →
    Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday October 18
  • Anastasia the Musical →
    Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Could your home use a fresh set of eyes?
    Sometimes a space doesn't need a major makeover — it just needs to function better. This duo a natural eye for organization, space utilization and… (Nextdoor Avonlea Lakeville)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Apple Valley Man Charged With First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, Strangulation (limitless-news.com)
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Ok Lakeville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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