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Whether you are a resident or visitor, I hope thisguide will help you discover the great city of Lakeville.On behalf of the City Council, I invite you to take a lookand learn what our city has to offer.

Lakeville provides the foundation for healthy neighbor-hoods and prosperous businesses by investing in efficientservices, effective partnerships, and citizen participation.As the southern gateway to the Twin Cities, Lakevilleoffers the advantages of living near ametropolitan area while providing afamily-friendly atmosphere with out-standing recreational opportunities.

Lakeville offers a unique charactercreated by its open spaces, lakes, ponds,and wetlands – combined with 60 parks,more than 100 miles of trails, excellentschools, and quality services. Our 38-square-mile city includes a variety of housing options, serenerural areas, several busy commercial sections, and a thrivingindustrial park.

With a population of more than 56,000, Lakeville is agrowing family-oriented community that offers abun-dant amenities and a safe, secure environment.

If you are looking for a great place to live or to visit,we invite you to come and see what Lakeville has tooffer! If you are interested in learning more, please visitour website at www.lakevillemn.gov.

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Although Lakeville is now one ofthe fastest growing cities in the met-ropolitan area, it started out as just alittle township built on the edge ofbeautiful Prairie Lake. Many indi-viduals contributed to the success ofthe city’s historic past.

Origins Griffin Phelps is credited as

Lakeville’s first settler after comingto Minnesota in 1853. He is mostknown for planting the first rye inthe area in 1853 and for beingappointed postmaster in 1854. Peoplefrom many of the surrounding citiestraveled to Lakeville for their mail,helping the area to gain notability.

Around that same time, CaptainWilliam B. Dodd constructed a roadthat connected Fort Snelling in St.Paul to the southern military forts.This road now bisects present-dayLakeville and was vital in the foun-dation of the city. The area was cho-sen as an ideal place for a town sinceit was equidistant between St. Pauland St. Peter.

Two years later, J.J. Brackett,owner of a St. Paul lumber mill, plat-ted 250 acres of land and named thecity Lakeville since it was nearPrairie Lake. By 1858, it was a grow-ing community named LakevilleTownship and was home to manyEuropean immigrants.

The neighboring city of Fairfieldbegan to boom with the constructionof a railroad, and residents peti-tioned to get the name of Fairfieldchanged to Lakeville. The Village ofLakeville was incorporated in 1878,

and the name Fairfield was no more.A majority of Lakeville Township

and the Village of Lakeville united in1967 to become the City of Lakeville.At the same time, Airlake IndustrialPark opened, allowing businesses toboom.

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Colonel Marion Savage builtAntlers Amusement Park near therailroad line in 1910, and it soonbecame one of the most famousamusement parks in the upperMidwest. Prairie Lake was renamedLake Marion since the park waslocated on the east shore, and therailroad was renamed the Dan PatchRailroad Line after Savage’s famousrace horse.

Thousands of visitors came eachyear to use the dance pavilion, play-ground, tennis courts, athletic field,boats, diving tower, high sliding

chute, aerial swing and beach.Wealthy southern families came tostay in cabins on the lake each sum-mer to escape the southern heat.

Present-day Lakeville Lakeville became a boomtown in

the early 21st century as a result ofrising land costs in the metropolitanarea. Despite its rapid growth, thecity has not forgotten its rich her-itage. Several of the original struc-tures can still be seen today, includ-ing the historic village and fire hallin downtown Lakeville, which wasconstructed in 1910.

Moving forward, the City ofLakeville will continue to grow, pros-per and serve as an ideal communityfor residents and visitors alike.

For more information about thehistory of Lakeville, visit theHistorical Society Building locatedat 210th Street and Howland Avenue.

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A successful and pro-gressive community,the city of Lakevilleprovides the foundationfor healthy neighbor-hoods and prosperousbusinesses by investingin high-quality and effi-cient services, effectivepartnerships and citi-zen participation.

As the southerngateway to the TwinCities, Lakeville offersthe advantages of liv-ing near a metropolitanarea while providing afamily-friendly atmos-phere with outstandingrecreational and cultur-al opportunities.

Lakeville’s citybuildings consist ofCity Hall, PoliceDepartment, four fire stations, ArtsCenter, Senior Center, CentralMaintenance Facility, water treat-ment facility and three liquor stores.For information on city services,contact City Hall by calling 952-985-4400.

In addition to contacting City Halldirectly, Lakeville residents can findinformation about the city throughother channels. For instance, eachweek the city publishes a newsletterentitled Messages in the local news-paper. These weekly messages arealso available on the city’s website,ci.lakeville.mn.us. It will keep you upto date on city services, events andprograms.

Residents can also find other help-

ful information on the websiteincluding a special section for newresidents called “Moving toLakeville.” The website also has acalendar with all city programs andmeetings, instructions for homeimprovement projects, the latestinformation on Parks and Recreationand Arts Center programs, andmuch more.

The city also produces a variety oftelevision shows seen on cable chan-nel 16 and on the website. Theseshows provide helpful information tonew residents as well as existingcommunity members.

A booklet with basic informationabout the City of Lakeville and gov-ernment services can be downloaded

from the city’s website.The city of Lakeville is managed

by the mayor, Mark Bellows, and theCity Council that meets 7 p.m. thefirst and third Monday of eachmonth at City Hall, 20195 HolyokeAve. Council meetings are televisedon cable channel 16 and are alsoavailable for online viewing.

Lakeville city council membersare elected at-large to represent theentire community and are empow-ered by law to legislate citywide poli-cy. The city council appoints a cityadministrator who directs city staffon implementation of council deci-sions and provides day-to-day opera-tions of the city.

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The Lakeville Fire Department isa leader when it comes to protectingcitizens – and it has the ratings toprove it.

Residents and businesses enjoylow insurance premiums because ofthe city’s excellent fire protectionscores. The evaluation from theInsurance Services Office is based onthe fire department’s communica-tion systems, equipment, staffing,training, geographic distribution,water-supply system and other keyfactors related to reducing propertylosses from fire.

The Lakeville Fire Department isa volunteer organization that wasestablished in 1884 to protect livesand property through safety educa-tion and emergency response. Thedepartment also occasionally sharesstaffing and equipment with cities inDakota and Scott counties as well asthe Metropolitan AirportsCommission.

Being involved in the community isimportant, and the Lakeville FireDepartment understands this. It has apresence in Fire Prevention Week,National Night Out and Lakeville’s cityfestival, Pan-O-Prog. In addition tothese specific events, the departmentalso gives tours of the station andmakes appearances at block parties andother neighborhood activities. DuringNational Fire Prevention month inOctober, the department performsdemonstrations and teaches about firesafety at its annual open house.

When they aren’t attending com-munity events or responding toemergencies, the firefighters are pro-ducing top quality education materi-als. The department’s cable show,“On Call,” features behind-the-scenes and on-location exercises,

which includes a puppet segment forchildren.

The Lakeville FireDepartment has fourfire stations in con-venient and strategiclocations. Station 1was built in 1981 andis located at 20190Holyoke Ave., which isalso the headquarters

for the department. It was thenremodeled and rededicated in 1995under the direction of former firechief Barry Christensen. It has 22firefighters in addition to a waterrescue boat and a snowmobile. Theoriginal bell from the first Station 1is currently at this station.

Station 2 was built in 1976 to pro-tect the northeast portion ofLakeville. It, too, was remodeled andrededicated since then and now has19 firefighters who respond. A barnfire at Dodd Blvd. and Pilot Knob Rd.was the first call that Station 2 everreceived. In 1988, Station 3 was con-

structed for the protection of north-west Lakeville. Sixteen firefighters

respond from this station. Thefourth station is the most recentaddition, being built in 2002. It is cen-trally located and includes a fitnessfacility for the firefighters. It pro-vides backup to the other stationswhen needed, and is the respondingstation for 17 volunteers.

The Lakeville Fire Departmentwill continue to protect its reputa-tion through efficient emergencyresponse, quality safety educationand strong presence in the communi-ty. To contact the fire department fornon-emergency issues, call 952-985-4700.

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The Lakeville Police Departmentaims to reduce crime and ensurequality of life in Lakeville. Theyaccomplish this through workinghard, taking responsibility andmaintaining a healthy balance, ulti-mately providing citizens with thehighest level of public safety servic-es possible.

The Lakeville Police Departmentdoes more than just protect its citi-zens. With its weekly newsletter andaward-winning cable show, thedepartment also offers informationabout public safety services toensure a high quality of life forLakeville residents.

The LPD Journal is an award-win-ning police show that highlights thepolice department’s activities andcrime prevention programs. Createdby Emmy-award winning producer

Jim Schiffman, this 30-minute webbroadcast is produced monthly, andreruns are then shown throughoutthe month. Safety, local crime statis-tics, incidents of note, crime preven-tion tips, and events of the policedepartment are some topics that arediscussed.

In addition to the LDP Journal,Police Chief Tom Vonhof ’s weeklynewsletter, Breezes, can be receivedvia email. The publication highlightsthe happenings in the area and infor-mation relevant to residents.

Since the founding of Lakeville in1878, law enforcement has been inplace to protect residents. The policedepartment in its current form ofoperation was established in 1967when Lakeville Township and theVillage of Lakeville united in 1967 tobecome the city of Lakeville. Today,

the police department has 52 officersunder the direction of Vonhof.

Vonhof is a 30-year veteran of theLakeville Police Department, andwas appointed as the chief in 2007.His assignments throughout his timeat the department have includedcrime prevention officer, cable televi-sion police show host, criminalinvestigator and undercover nar-cotics investigator. He graduatedfrom the FBI National Academy andholds a master’s degree fromHamline University in public admin-istration.

The Lakeville Police Departmentis located at 9237 183rd St. For non-emergency issues call 952-985-2800 orthe tip line voicemail at 952-985-2840.Dial 911 for emergencies.

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It’s no secret that Lakeville isblessed with natural scenic beautyand an abundance of lakes.

The city highlights these areas bymaking them accessible to the pub-lic. The Parks and RecreationDepartment has more than 1,600acres of pubic parks and open space,and included in this are 18 conserva-tion areas, 102 greenway acres, 40playgrounds and more than 100 milesof trails.

Antlers Park BeachAntlers Park was built by Colonel

Marion Savage in 1910 and was oneof the most famous amusementparks in the upper Midwest. Today,Antlers Park Beach is located on theeast shore of Lake Marion and haseverything you need for a day at thebeach. The park attracts local resi-dents with its large swimming beach,picnic area, volleyball courts, play-ground and special sand play centerfor toddlers. The beach is located at9740 201st St. W.

Orchard Lake BeachLocated on the west side of

Orchard Lake off of Judicial Road,Orchard Lake Beach has a picnicarea, shore fishing, playgroundequipment, volleyball courts andrestrooms.

Valley Lake BeachValley Lake Beach has a lake

access east of Cedar Avenue andsouth of the Galaxie and 160th Streetintersection. With playground equip-ment, a picnic area, walking trailaround the lake and fishing pier,Valley Lake Beach is a premier sum-mer hangout for Lakeville residents.

Ritter Farm ParkRitter Farm Park is located on

Lake Marion at 19300 Ritter Trail. Ithas equestrian trails, hiking trails,

shore fishing, an indoor meetingroom and an archery range, run bythe South Forty Archers ofLakeville. The South Forty Archerspromote and enjoy the sport ofarchery through special events forfund raising and family events formembers.

Aronson ParkLakeville’s Veterans Memorial at

Aronson Park was officially dedicated

on Veteran’s Day in 2006. The focalpoint of the display is an F-86H Sabrejet, which was donated by life-long res-ident and veteran Bill Studer. Thisparticular variant of F-86 is one ofonly 475 built. The memorial honorsall branches of the service.

Lakeville Area Arts CenterConsidered Lakeville’s “cultural

arts heartbeat,” the Lakeville AreaArts Center brings more than 42,000people downtown each year with itscommitment to quality visual andperforming arts. The annual ArtFestival as well as the Rotary Taste ofLakeville are always big draws forlocal residents. The arts center offers

youth and adult art classes as well as102 theatrical stage performances.

Lakeville Senior CenterThe Lakeville Senior Center is a

friendly place where residents 50years and older can meet andsocialize. Located in downtownLakeville, the center providesclasses for members such as linedancing, biking, golfing, crafts,exercise, nutrition, creative writ-

ing, book clubs, and others, total-ing more than 200 diverse pro-grams a month.

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Department also offers many pro-grams and classes, adult athleticleagues, and a senior center. The cityof Lakeville is committed to provid-ing these quality places for residentsto enjoy the outdoors, make connec-tions with others and be involved inthe community.

The Parks and RecreationDepartment is located in City Hall at20195 Holyoke Ave. For more infor-mation, call 952-985-4600.

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The city of Lakeville is served bythree different school districts.Independent School District 196(Rosemount, Apple Valley andEagan) and the Farmington SchoolDistrict 192 serve portions of north-ern and eastern Lakeville. TheLakeville Area School District 194serves the majority of Lakevillehouseholds.

Independent School District 194,the Lakeville Area Public Schools, isan award-winning school systemlocated in the South Metro of theTwin Cities of Minneapolis and St.Paul, Minn. Lakeville Area PublicSchools is a partnership of students,families, staff and community com-mitted to excellence and lifelonglearning.

The District serves approximately11,200 students in Dakota County and

Scott County, and covers 86 squaremiles, including most of Lakeville,parts of Burnsville and Elko NewMarket, and portions of Eureka,Credit River and New MarketTownships. There are nine elemen-tary schools (grades K-5), three mid-dle schools (grades 6-8) and two highschools (grades 9-12), an AreaLearning Center and two communityeducation facilities.

On state mandated accountabilitytests Lakeville ranks first in bothmath and reading proficiency of the10 largest districts in the state, andexperienced the fifth largest per-formance gain of the 48 metro dis-tricts. Lakeville ranked eighth inoverall proficiency of 48 metro dis-tricts. Students scored 23.7 on theACT. This is the highest score in thehistory of the district.

General control of District 194 isvested in the board of education. Theboard is elected by the citizens of thedistrict to be legally responsible formaking education available to all chil-dren in the Lakeville Public Schools.The board’s six members are electedat large to serve four-year terms. Theboard is a policy-making body.

All buildings provide instructionfor computer literacy, access to tech-nology and the Internet. The districtinstalled a number of technologyupgrades and a fiber optic network.

Student population has doubled inthe past decade to more than 11,200students and is expected to approach15,000 students over the next 20 years.

Lakeville North High School is atop performing school and is amongthe top 800 high schools in the nationaccording to a Newsweek ranking.

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Senior citizens living inLakeville have a resource allto themselves: the LakevilleSenior Center. Offering avariety of programs, classes,trips and activities, there issomething for everyone forjust a small membership fee.

Residents of Lakeville canjoin for $9 for a single mem-bership or $15 per couple.Seniors outside of Lakevillecan join for $15 per person.The Senior Center’s member-ship now numbers 1,000.

The mission of theLakeville Senior Center is tofocus on the well being ofindividuals aged 50 and olderin order to enhance the emo-tional, physical and psycho-logical aspects of their lives.

The center strives to pro-vide programs of interest toseniors of all ages and to be afun, friendly place for seniorsto come to meet friends andenjoy the day. Linda Walter,Senior Center Coordinator,determines the multitude ofprograms and services tooffer.

“I have members who stop by theoffice and provide me with ideas forprograms, too,” Walter said. TheLakeville Senior Center is located indowntown Lakeville, just behind theU.S. Post Office at 20732 Holt Ave. It isopen from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday.

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Airlake Airport is convenientlylocated in Lakeville, and makes busi-ness and pleasure travel easy for res-idents of the southern metropolitanarea.

The airport is owned by theMetropolitan Airports Commissionand serves as a reliever airport forthe Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport(MSP). It is called a reliever airportbecause it helps relieve congestion atMSP. The Lakeville Airport is locat-ed at 8140 220th St. W.

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Now situated next to the airport,three decades ago the AirlakeIndustrial Park was little more thana vision. Today, it is the cornerstoneof Lakeville’s business development.Located at two miles east of I-35 onHighway 70, Airlake Industrial Parkis now Minnesota’s second-largestindustrial park by acreage and ishome to 150 businesses that employmore than 4,200 people.

Fueled by steady, stable growthover the years across a wide cross sec-tion of industries, Airport IndustrialPark now has more than 4.5 million-square feet of manufacturing and dis-

tribution facilities. The diverse andrapidly growing workforce is drawnfrom the metropolitan area as well asfrom nearby rural communities pro-viding a unique combination with astrong work ethic.

Team Lakeville member, APPRODevelopment, lead by JackMatasocky, acts as the primary siteplanning, architect and general con-tractor for businesses considering anAirlake location.

Team Lakeville members offer aone-stop shopping development con-cept in the Airlake Industrial Park.This concept is designed to make thesite selection, design/build and relo-cation process less complex and man-ageable so entrepreneurs and busi-ness managers can run their busi-nesses while a relocation or expan-sion project stays on track and onbudget. Airlake has platted lots avail-able ranging in size from 1 to 3 acresand many unplatted parcels of vari-ous sizes to meet any need including arare contiguous 200-acre parcel.

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In order to continue economicgrowth, the Downtown LakevilleBusiness Association (DLBA) wasestablished in 1995 as a non-profit tosupport the preservation and rede-velopment of historic downtownLakeville. The DLBA aims to create aunique downtown business environ-ment, which blends the cultural, his-torical, and economic opportunitiesof the community.

In 1999, the DLBA and city of

Lakeville conducted a study regard-ing future growth of the downtownarea. The study examined successfulareas in other cities and gatheredinput of business owners, residentsand leaders to create a vision for theimprovement of downtown. Severalbuildings downtown have since beenrenovated as a result of informationgathered from that study.

Besides being a site of rich histo-ry, downtown Lakeville is home toseveral boutiques that offer a varietyof clothing and accessory styles.Isabella’s Collections, Pink DoorBoutique and Sacks in the City areall conveniently located on HolyokeAve. Also located downtown is TheLoft Bridal & Design, a laid-back

approach to wedding planning withboth bold and traditional weddinggowns.

The DLBA is actively involved inthe community and sponsors activi-ties throughout the year such as freeconcert series, farmer’s markets, andfestivals. It also works closely withother non-profit organizations tobring activities to downtown andpromote family entertainment.

Downtown Lakeville is dedicatedto maintaining it’s status as a busi-ness community and will continuethe growth, development and mainte-nance of its companies. The DLBA islocated at 8790 207th Street West andcan be reached at 952-985-0517 ordowntownlakeville.com.

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The Lakeville Chamber ofCommerce was established more than60 years as a non-profit organizationand resource to the community. It wasfirst called the Lakeville CommercialClub before becoming the Chamber ofCommerce approximately 20 yearsago.

Representing 445 businesses, thechamber exists to improve the localbusiness climate, recruit and retainbusinesses, attract visitors, and influ-ence legislation by uniting businessesand professional firms. It is a volunteer

organization that serves as an advocateto the business community.

Chamber President Bruce Rydeenis an elected volunteer who is dedi-cated to helping the LakevilleChamber of Commerce enhance eco-nomic vitality and encourage com-munication between businesses inLakeville. Each president serves aone-year term, beginning in Januaryat the annual business meeting.

The chamber has a presence at theannual Landscape and Home Expo,luncheons, ribbon cuttings, ground-

breakings, and other events that areimportant to the community.

To join the chamber, businessescan go online, send in an applicationthrough the mail or fax an applica-tion. Members then receive publicityand networking opportunities inaddition to discounts on long-dis-tance service and the chamber mem-bership referral service.

The chamber is located at 19950Dodd Boulevard, Suite 101. For moreinformation or to join, call 952-469-2020 or visit lakevillechamber.org.

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If you have a heart to serveand willing hands to volunteer,there are plenty of non-profitorganizations in Lakeville thatcould use both.

Lakeville Chamber ofCommerce

The Chamber of Commerceis a non-profit membershiporganization that unites busi-nesses and professionals. Itaims to maintain a healthybusiness climate and highquality of life in Lakeville. Inaddition to this role, the cham-ber serves as a civic clearinghouse, information bureau anda research and promotionalorganization.

Lakeville Lions ClubThe Lions Club meets the

needs of local communitiesthrough its service and integri-ty and is the largest and mostactive service club in theworld. The Lakeville LionsClub was chartered in April 1953,and now has 50 members. To learnmore about being a Lion, visitlakeville-lions.org.

Lakeville Rotary Club The Lakeville Rotary Club is

organized into committees based onthe four avenues of service: club serv-ice, vocational service, communityservice and international service.Members are encouraged to identifyareas of personal interest and partici-pate in the appropriate committees.To learn more about the LakevilleRotary Club, visit lakevillerotary.org.

Lakeville Area HistoricalSociety

The Lakeville Area HistoricalSociety documents, collects, pre-serves and teaches the rich history of

Lakeville as its responsibility to pastand future generations. The buildingis located on 210th Street West andcan be reached for information at952-469-0373.

Downtown Lakeville BusinessAssociation

The Downtown Lakeville BusinessAssociation is a nonprofit organiza-tion that blends the cultural, histori-cal, and economic opportunitiesLakeville. For more information, visitwww.downtownlakeville.com.

CAP AgencyThe Community Action

Partnership (CAP) Agency is a pri-vate, non-profit organization provid-ing services to residents of Scott,Carver and Dakota Counties. It helpsresidents with food and nutrition,

clothing, emergency services,child and crisis care, education,housing, energy-related assis-tance and a variety of other pro-grams. More information isavailable at capagency.org.

360 CommunitiesOriginally founded by a

group of volunteers 40 years ago,360 Communities is an organiza-tion that uses communityengagement to positively shapethe future of local communities.To accomplish this, the organi-zation employs data-drivenresearch to identify trends,strengths and vulnerabilities,then works with key communitypartners to build and implementaction plans. Today, 360Communities aims to preventviolence, ensure school success,and promote long-term self-suffi-ciency. More information can befound at 360communities.org.

Lakeville High SchoolBand Boosters

The Band Boosters organizationsupports all aspects of the band pro-grams at Lakeville North HighSchool, including marching band,concert band and jazz band.Volunteers give their time to commu-nications, fundraising, uniformmaintenance and event organizing.

Leadership LakevilleLeadership Lakeville provides

residents an opportunity to learnabout Lakeville and what it means tobe a leader. The organization is a col-laborative effort by the LakevilleArea Chamber of Commerce CVB &Lakeville Foundation, the RotaryClub of Lakeville, the Lakeville AreaPublic Schools, the City of Lakevilleand Community Action Council.

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BaptistCross of ChristCommunity Church8748 210th St. W.Phone: 952-469-3113

Faith Baptist ChurchCherry View ElementaryPhone: 952-469-5988

Living Waters ChurchKenwood Trail Middle SchoolPhone: 952-435-1995

CatholicAll Saints Catholic Church19795 Holyoke Ave.Phone: 952-469-3332

LutheranBethlehem EvangelicalLutheran Church20270 Iberia Ave.Phone: 952-469-5227

Christiania Lutheran Church26691 Pillsbury Ave.Phone: 952-461-2283

Family of Christ Church10970 185th St. W.Phone: 952-435-5757

Hosanna! Lutheran Church9600 163rd St. W.Phone: 952-435-3332

Lord of Life Lutheran Church16200 Dodd LanePhone: 952-953-4484

Messiah Lutheran Church16725 Highview Ave.Phone: 952-431-5959

Minnesota Valley FreeLutheran Church16075 Highview Ave.Phone: 952-432-7197

NewLife! Lutheran Church9600 163rd St. W.Phone: 612-720-3870

St. John’s LutheranChurch8748 210th St. W.Phone: 952-469-4916

Jehovah’s WitnessLakeville Kingdom Hall20465 Cedar Ave. S.Phone: 952-469-1144

Non-DenominationalCelebration Church16655 Kenyon Ave.Phone: 952-898-7200

Evergreen CommunityChurchLakeville Senior HighPhone: 952-887-1646

Glory to Glory ChristianCenter25170 Dodd Blvd.Phone: 952-985-3659

Harvest ChristianFellowship6700 160th St. W., PO Box398Phone: 952-432-9016

The Edge Church of God16108 Harmony PathPhone: 952-693-5008

Trinity Evangelical FreeChurch16165 Kenwood TrailPhone: 952-435-5548

Valley Christian Church17297 Glacier WayPhone: 952-431-5858

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Lakeville residents know how towork hard and keep their businessesbooming. Fortunately, they also knowhow to have a good time. Residents con-nect with each other at annual festivalsas they celebrate life in the city ofLakeville.

Pan-O-ProgLakeville is dedicated to the devel-

opment and expansion of the com-munity and takes an entire week outof the year to observe its progress.The annual Panorama of Progressfestival, or Pan-O-Prog, begins theweek of July Fourth. The traditionstarted in 1967 after the LakevilleAirlake Industrial Park was builtand residents saw the capacity forexpansion in the community.

Events include fireworks, Bingo,parades, tournaments, pageants, bat-tle of the bands, live music, street

dances, pet talent shows, cookouts andmany other activities.

The Lakeville ArtFestival

The annual Lakeville Art Festivalis held the third weekend inSeptember in downtown Lakeville onthe grounds of the Lakeville AreaArts Center. The festival featuresartist exhibits, demonstrations, aYouth Art Tent, food vendors andlocal talent performances. Moreinformation about the festivals canbe found at lakevilleartfestival.org.

Country ChristmasCelebration

This Branson-Style show has beenhonored as a Top 100 Event inAmerica by the American BusinessAssociation and takes place inDecember at the Celebration Event

Center in Lakeville. It was originallycreated by evangelist LowellLundstrom and has upbeat, country-style music for the whole family.

Holidays on MainLakeville celebrates the holidays

with Santa Claus visits, sleigh rides,live reindeers, arts and crafts forkids, Christmas goodies, a craft fairand live music. Held in historicdowntown Lakeville, “Holidays onMain” is the first Saturday ofDecember.

Taste of LakevilleThe Taste of Lakeville has food sam-

plings from local restaurants and cater-ers, wine and beer tasting, live enter-tainment and auctions. It is hosted bythe Rotary Club each May on thegrounds of the Lakeville Area ArtsCenter.

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