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🌱 Patch AM: Lakeville resident sentenced in federal food stamp fraud case
Coming up: Jonah And The Whales: Jonah & The Whales, Casperson Park, Lakeville MN on the Lakeville Patch calendar
Good morning Lakeville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Lakeville resident sentenced in federal food stamp fraud case
- Why Lonsdale officers were tracking down a motorcycle for Lakeville police
Also on today's calendar: Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• United States of America v. Abdinasir Mahamed Abshir (morelaw.com) — A Lakeville man was sentenced in federal court to 78 months in prison after being found guilty in a food stamp fraud case heard in Minneapolis. The brief court summary lists the judge, attorneys, and outcome, but offers no additional local details about where or how the scheme operated. 
• Lonsdale Police report: Aug. 9-15 (hometownsource.com) — Lonsdale police recently assisted the Lakeville Police Department by contacting the registered owner of a motorcycle on Pond View Drive SE after the rider reportedly fled from officers, then relayed that information back to Lakeville. The weekly report also details a mix of medical calls, juvenile issues, minor thefts, and routine checks around Lonsdale neighborhoods and businesses.
📸 Around Lakeville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville
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★ Featured events ★
- Jonah And The Whales: Jonah & The Whales, Casperson Park, Lakeville MN →
Casperson Park & Boat Launch, 19720 Juno Trail, Lakeville
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Link Crew Leader Training
Lakeville South High School Lakeville, MN 55044
7:30 am - Community Event - Coffee & Conversations for Widowers
Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Hospice 17645 Juniper Path, Suite 200 Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
9:30 am - Storytime for Babies
Heritage Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
10:00 am - Storytime for 2s-6s
Heritage Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
10:30 am - East Lake Open House
East Lake Elementary School Lakeville, MN 55044
4:00 pm - Book Bingo for Adults
Heritage Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
6:30 pm - Storytime for Babies
Heritage Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
10:30 am - Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio: A Tribute to Johnny Cash →
14375 S Robert Trail, Rosemount
7:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Friday September 11
📣 Lakeville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- K - 5 Assessment Conferences
Eagle View Elko, MN 55020
11:00 am - Highland Elementary Open House
Highland Elementary School
4:00 pm - Public Computer Aide
Elko New Market Library Shakopee Library
4:00 pm - Open House for Families New to Five Hawks
Five Hawks El. Five Hawks
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lakeville Area Public Schools posted a job opening for Day Custodian Part tome in Lakeville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Apple Valley
- Battery Believed to Have Sparked Trash Compactor Fire at Apple Valley Savers (limitless-news.com)
- Black Swan Living paid $7.27 million for Cascade Apartments (postbulletin.com)
- Minnesota woman in need of kidney donor as she battles end-stage renal disease (kimt.com)
Burnsville
- MN Bio-Fuels earns recognition for expanding access to unleaded 88 (kttc.com)
- 13th annual Tee It Up for the Troops event Monday, Aug. 31 (stcloudlive.com)
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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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