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Lakeville, Minnesota

Located in Dakota County, Minnesota, Lakeville was established in 1858. One of fastest-growing cities in Minnesota. South of Minneapolis in Dakota County.
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Founded 1858 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Dakota County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lakeville, Minnesota

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1858 Township: South Twin Cities suburb.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Lakeville's character and economy.
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1967 Incorporated: Lakeville was officially incorporated as a city.
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2000 Rapid Growth: Among fastest-growing MN cities.
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Latest News in Lakeville

Jan 1, 1970
People Stunned After Finally Learning What “SPAM” Actually Stands For
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Jan 1, 1970
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A tragic attempt to create viral content for YouTube ended in heartbreak after a young Minnesota couple’s dangerous stunt turned…
Jan 1, 1970
New Footage Of The Renee Good Shooting Sparks Outrage After People Spot This Small Detail
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…
Jan 1, 1970
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Investigator Nick Shirley has brought to light a massive $170 million fraud scheme operating within California, representing a sig…

Complete Historical Timeline

1858 Culture
Township
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1967 Government
Incorporated
2000 Business
Rapid Growth

Did You Know?

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One of fastest-growing cities in Minnesota.
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South of Minneapolis in Dakota County.
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Known for excellent schools and family neighborhoods.
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Lakeville was founded in 1858.
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Lakeville has a population of approximately 73,000.

Famous People from Lakeville, Minnesota

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Ryan Poehling
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D
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P
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