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Hello Lakeville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Car show and carnival, preschool open gym, and an indoor sport court house + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Goldco, is helping folks around Lakeville help protect their savings after a remarkable few years for gold and silver. Their free guide explains what's behind the run… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Career move for former Blue: Grand Rapids native Alex Goligoski was promoted to Minnesota Wild Player Development coach, after serving as a development advisor last year. The 17-year NHL defenseman played three seasons in Minnesota -- see Goligoski's new role.
Saints keep rolling on road: St. Paul Saints split a six-game series in Omaha, winning Sunday 4-2 as Kyle Fedko and Hendry Mendez delivered. After Monday’s off day, their home series with Louisville began Tuesday -- see the Saints' box score.
Campus dining changes ahead: UMN announced Bailey Hall and the dining hall will close for 2026–27 after $75 million in bonding for a St. Paul Campus Center, with first-year housing and jobs unaffected -- read the full story.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh cut, fresh vibes: Whether you need a tidy trim, a color refresh, or a quick brow cleanup before the weekend, Pizazz Salon has experienced stylists who make you the priority. Cuts for the whole crew, blowouts, balayage and foils, perms, smoothing treatments and more so your hair behaves like it actually likes you.
Time to tune up: The Guitar Shop is your local family-owned spot for affordable guitars and accessories, expert guitar repairs, and both guitar and piano lessons, so whether your six string needs TLC or your kid wants to start lessons, this is the week to make some noise.
Beans with a purpose: Idioma Coffee Roastery + Lighthouse Cafe roasts high quality beans right here in Lakeville and serves them with heart, channeling a coffee-on-a-mission ethos where every bean has a story. This week, grab a bag or join their Coffee Club, then stick around for Lighthouse's fresh breakfast and lunch that make weekday mornings weirdly exciting.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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The real retirement risk isn't a bad year. It's a long life: 40 years of saving, and the hard part is making it stretch across 30 more. SmartAsset's free quiz matches you with vetted fiduciary advisors who serve your area and are legally required to act in your best interests. The plan is built around you, not their commission. No obligation to hire anyone. *Start the quiz → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Car Show and Carnival @ Apple Valley Villa (St Paul) | Thursday (8/6) at 1:00 PM – Apple Valley Village is serving up a car show and carnival with live tunes, a farmers market, games, food, and a petting zoo, because moderation is overrated. Gawk at chrome, win a raffle, and feel good knowing it supports care for local seniors.
🛝 Preschool Open Gym @ Classic Gymnastics (Savage) | Friday (8/7) at 9:30 AM – Give your tiny acrobat a proper place to bounce that energy at Preschool Open Gym, a 2-hour, supervised free play for ages 1 to 5 at Classic Gymnastics in Savage. Yes, parent participation required, but they’re off your furniture, and everyone sleeps better.
🎶 Music in Kelley Park @ Kelley Park (St Paul) | Friday (8/7) at 6:30 PM – Evenings in Kelley Park mean live music under the trees in Apple Valley, the kind that pairs well with lawn chairs, picnic snacks, and neighborly gossip. Low-key, family friendly, and unpretentious, with enough toe-tapping to count as cardio, plus shade for a guilt-free second cookie.
🚗 Vettes for Vets Car Show @ Dan Patch American Legion Post 643 (Savage) | Sunday (8/9) at 8:30 AM – Polish up the chrome and roll to the Dan Patch American Legion in Savage for Vettes for Vets, open to everything from garage queens to honest daily drivers. Expect trophies, good grub, raffles, a cruise to the Veterans Home, and sock donations that actually matter.
🚚 Lakeville Food Truck Train @ Fleet Farm | Sunday (8/9) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to skip cooking, consider a convoy of food trucks idling at Fleet Farm that sign. The Food Truck Train rolls in with Eggroll Queen and friends, plenty of napkins, and zero dishes. Bring the crew, savor, repeat.
🚶 Sunday Stroll @ WEE Farm (Savage) | Sunday (8/9) at 1:00 PM – Call it pastoral therapy, the Sunday Stroll at WEE Farm lets you meet Mac and Grizzly, goats, pigs, assorted critters, and a very opinionated donkey, plus help gather eggs and hear a few farm stories. Advance tickets only, no walk-ins, the goats appreciate a headcount.
🎶 Music in the Trees @ Minnesota Zoo (St Paul) | Sunday (8/9) at 2:00 PM – Select Sundays, trade stadium noise for birdsong and a breezy walk on the Zoo’s Treetop Trail, with local artists soundtracking the view. Think strings, jazz, pop, world beats, and crowd-pleasers, all in the canopy. Culture, fresh air, and your steps, covered.
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07 — Lakeville report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 10 mph. This house is wildThis Robert Thomas-built two-story in Spirit of Brandtjen Farm packs 5,100 finished square feet with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. A gourmet kitchen, formal and informal dining, and a sunlit family room set the tone upstairs, while the lower level brings an indoor sport court, new wet bar, and movie-night-ready space.
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