Democrat Matt Little, a former Lakeville mayor, has won the U.S. House seat representing the south metro and parts of southern Minnesota ... Show more
Live: Klobuchar starts to assemble St. Paul team as Republicans look to regroup
Live: Klobuchar starts to assemble St. Paul team as Republicans look to regroup

Horticulture-focused Expo 2031 chooses Lakeville as site for international event: The event, similar to a world’s fair, is expected to bring millions of people ...
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Minnesota Top 25: Strib Varsity's statewide girls volleyball rankings: Maple Grove puts pressure on the top two teams in Class 4A after winning the Midwest ...
varsity.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-girls-volleyball-top-25-state-rankings/601892892

Minnesota high school girls volleyball rankings for all classes: Week 2 : Undefeated powers Lakeville South and Eagan continue to lead the big-school poll.
varsity.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-girls-volleyball-rankings-for-all-classes-week-2/601889396

Five takeaways from the Class 6A football scrimmage at Maple Grove: Six Class 6A powers — Centennial, Lakeville North, Minnetonka, Stillwater ...
varsity.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-football-preseason-scrimmages-maple-grove-aug-30/601877118
Tony Donatell has a knack for spotting business opportunities that others might overlook. Over the past two years, he’s transformed an empty storefront next to ... Show more

When roundabouts go wrong, then what?: The traffic circles known as roundabouts have a way of polarizing the public. Traffic engineers love them ...
startribune.com/lakeville-roundabout-crashes/601866353

A second mosque, a growing community, a changing Lakeville: A second mosque could be coming to a Twin Cities suburb that's seen an increase diversity between ...
startribune.com/lakeville-mosque-twin-cities-suburbs-minnesota/601870075

Three options emerge to fix troubled Dakota County roundabout: There are more crashes at Kendrick Trail and 185th Street in Lakeville than at any intersection in ...
startribune.com/three-options-emerge-to-fix-troubled-dakota-county-roundabout/601868363
Paid articlePaywall Lakeville South offensive tackle Joseph Hamer commits to Gophers: The 6-7, 315-pound lineman is the eighth-ranked recruit in the state for the Class of 2027.
startribune.com/lakeville-south-offensive-tackle-joseph-hamer-commits-to-gophers/601839852

OpinionCheers & Jeers: Walz delivers a riff for the ages in his final State of the State
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Ramstad: Lakeville, fast-growing city in slow-growing Minnesota, just made housing more difficult
startribune.com/ramstad-lakeville-fast-growing-city-in-slow-growing-minnesota-just-made-housing-more-difficult/601663518
This booming Twin Cities suburb wants to pause new construction: A Twin Cities suburb wants to pause new construction as Minnesota lawmakers push to loosen ...
startribune.com/lakeville-minnesota-construction-moratorium/601664154

Residents raise alarm over planned housing near wetlands in fast-growing Twin Cities suburb
startribune.com/lakeville-minnesota-housing-development-wetlands/601658673

Lakeville hotel that lost its Hampton Inn contract during ICE surge sold at discount
startribune.com/hotel-sold-at-discount-lost-hampton-inn-flag-during-ice-surge/601664022

ICE moves out to the suburbs: The less densely populated areas outside the Twin Cities make it harder for protesters and observers to organize.
theverge.com/policy/878713/ice-minnesota-dhs-suburbs

Hilton removes Minnesota hotel from chain for refusing to house ICE agents; staff maintains all welcome
startribune.com/hilton-removes-minnesota-hotel-from-chain-for-refusing-to-house-ice-agents-staff-maintains-all-welcome/601558872

Crane removes Hampton Inn Hilton sign at hotel accused of denying entry to ICE agents
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/hilton-hotel-sign-removed-minneapolis-deny-ice-b2897218.html

After humiliation came the Star Tribune, then 1,789 potential happy endings: Lakeville novelist Loretta Ellsworth's new book, inspired by the Minneapolis Star ...
startribune.com/loretta-ellsworth-lakeville-mn-the-jilted-countess-the-winemakers-daughte-cedric-adams/601543699

CHP: Eastbound Highway 37 at Lakeville Highway shutdown after truck overturned: It is unknown when the lanes might be reopened.
pressdemocrat.com/2025/12/05/chp-eastbound-highway-37-at-lakeville-highway-shutdown-after-truck-overturned/

For Sale: 1991 Dodge W250 in Lakeville, Minnesota: Find classic cars, collector cars and vintage muscle cars on ClassicCars.com. Search ...
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Lakeville man who co-owned faux food site in Feeding Our Future case sentenced to year of probation
startribune.com/lakeville-man-who-co-owned-faux-food-site-in-feeding-our-future-case-sentenced-to-year-of-probation/601517058

A girls hockey coach thought he’d lost his job. His players made sure he didn't. | Strib Varsity
varsity.startribune.com/buck-kochevar-lakeville-south-girls-hockey-coach-asked-to-resign-then-rehired-school-board-meeting/601496490

Dangerous Man Brewing is coming back, but with a new owner
startribune.com/dangerous-man-beer-back-rafters-brewing-maple-lake-mpls/601485680

Two men killed in Lakeville helicopter crash were veterans : According to a friend, Dave Schmitz and Robert "Bob" Drallmeier had been at a veterans ...
startribune.com/helicopter-crash-lakeville-fatal-veteran-accident/601470511

Searches end in Wyoming mountains with Minnesotans still missing in separate cases
startribune.com/search-ends-in-wyoming-mountains-without-climber-from-minnesota-being-found/601458498

‘Modern farmhouses’ just became easier to build in this Twin Cities suburb: Lakeville, Minnesota, recently changed its city code to make is easier for developers ...
startribune.com/modern-farmhouses-lakeville-twin-cities-suburbs/601451516

New $55M University of Minnesota institute will pursue secrets to youthful aging: Charitable foundations are bankrolling the University of Minnesota institute ...
startribune.com/aging-institute-university-of-minnesota-biological-age-how-to-age-better/601450695
"Black Lives Matter" posters taken down at Lakeville schools; district settles lawsuit
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Residents in these south metro suburbs are still fed up with mail delays: As residents in Lakeville, Apple Valley and Eagan decry USPS service, Rep ...
startribune.com/minnesota-postal-service-mail-delays/601325314

Americans have learned to live with less as consumer food budgets run out of slack
startribune.com/americans-have-learned-to-live-with-less-as-consumer-food-budgets-run-out-of-slack/601313447

Lakeville school board votes to remove ‘inclusive poster series’: The hours-long, emotional board meeting ended with a vote Tuesday night for a new poster series ...
startribune.com/lakeville-school-board-votes-to-remove-inclusive-poster-series/601213246

Minnesotans with disabilities say state’s proposed budget cuts would ‘bring us backward’
startribune.com/minnesotans-with-disabilities-say-states-proposed-budget-cuts-would-bring-us-backward/601217259

These four Twin Cities communities are growing fast, all for different reasons: From the fringes of Downtown Minneapolis to Dayton, Lakeville and St. Anthony ...
startribune.com/twin-cities-fast-growing-places/601200002

Minnesota election judge charged with 2 felonies for allegedly letting 11 unregistered people vote
startribune.com/minnesota-election-judge-charged-with-2-felonies-for-allegedly-letting-11-unregistered-people-vote/601181870

Where do those white doves go after they’re released at weddings and funerals?: The white doves are actually homing pigeons, which the Fredrichses train to ...
startribune.com/after-theyre-released-as-weddings-and-funerals-where-do-those-white-doves-go/601165645
Attorney General files lawsuit against housing developer targeting Somali community
startribune.com/attorney-general-keith-ellison-files-lawsuit-against-somali-housing-developer/601155990

Eyesores or necessary clean energy? Solar garden growth sparks debate in Hugo.: Cities with land that appeals to solar farm developers are trying figure out how ...
startribune.com/eyesores-or-necessary-clean-energy-solar-garden-growth-sparks-debate-in-hugo/601146939

Olympic gold medalist Regan Smith brings the precious metal home to Minnesota: The two-time Olympian talked about Kim Kardashian, Jake Paul and the Paris Games ...
startribune.com/olympic-swimmer-regan-smith-gold-medal-lakeville-paris-games-kate-douglass-backstroke/601141955

Ten Minnesotans to watch in college football this season who don't play for Gophers
startribune.com/10-minnesotans-to-watch-college-football-besides-gophers-bryce-benhart-riley-mahlman-lakeville/601131137
Court intervenes as state investigation of Somali real estate developer Nolosha grows contentious
startribune.com/court-intervenes-as-state-investigation-of-somali-real-estate-developer-nolosha-grows-contentious/601129408

Invasive wildflower found in Lakeville: Tansy has fernlike leaves and deep yellow flowers that look like buttons and “quickly becomes the dominant plant ...
startribune.com/invasive-wildflower-found-in-lakeville/601113670

Champlin Park, Lakeville North volleyball teams make the peak their starting point
startribune.com/lakeville-north-champlin-park-high-school-volleyball-first-practice/601085705
Regan Smith wins silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the Paris Olympics: Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith won her fifth Olympic medal, and third silver ...
startribune.com/2024-paris-olympics-swimming-regan-smith-silver-medal-200-butterfly-summer-mcintosh/600611090

Minnesota schools caught in DEI debate over posters, flags: What teachers can display still faces scrutiny as the Lakeville district fights a legal challenge ...
startribune.com/from-black-lives-matter-signs-to-pride-flags-minnesota-school-decorations-caught-in-dei-debate/600380491/

Proposed Lakeville housing development aimed at Somali families under investigation by Attorney General’s Office
startribune.com/proposed-lakeville-housing-development-aimed-at-somali-families-under-investigation-by-attorney-generals-office/600380364/

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl gets summer league tryout with Timberwolves: Lakeville native and former Wisconsin Badger Tyler Wahl is getting a tryout with the Wolves ...
startribune.com/tyler-wahl-minnesota-timberwolves-wisconsin-badgers-free-agent-lakeville/600379526/

Gen Z workers have changed expectations of what work should look like: Minnesota employers say they want 'meaningful work' on top of good benefits.
startribune.com/minnesota-top-workplaces-gen-z-meaningful-work/600374910/

Paid articlePaywall Man shot dead outside Amazon facility in Lakeville: A 24-year-old was arrested following the early morning shooting Saturday.
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Meet the Minnesotans who are headed to the Paris Olympics: Swimmer Regan Smith of Lakeville, diver Sarah Bacon of the Gophers and a pair of pro basketball stars ...
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Double-murder case: Man dismembered pregnant sister in Lakeville home: The man is charged with two counts of second-degree murder. The woman was 17 to 18 weeks ...
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Prep Athletes of the Week: Lakeville North boys lacrosse standout Blake Piscitiello rises
startribune.com/blake-piscitiello-lakeville-north-boys-lacrosse-star-tribune-prep-athletes-of-the-week/600368977/

Paid articlePaywall Lakeville teachers, district reach tentative contract agreement: The agreement came after a 12-hour mediation session Monday night.
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Paid articlePaywall Lakeville teachers file intent to strike, setting stage for May 10 picket: The district has more than 12,000 students enrolled.
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Paid articlePaywall Lennar Corp. cancels $1 million purchase of Lakeville School District land : Student and residents had protested the sale of 14 acres of woods and wetlands at ...
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Company owned by Snoop Dog, Master P sues Lakeville-based Post cereals: Rappers Snoop and Master P claim Post and Walmart colluded to keep the cereal off ...
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High school classmate's tip leads to Lakeville man, 43, being charged with role in Jan. 6 riot
startribune.com/high-school-classmates-tip-leads-to-lakeville-man-43-being-charged-with-role-in-jan-6-riot/600329409/

Lakeville schools sold 14 acres to a developer, and neighbors and students are unhappy
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