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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
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
Investigator Exposes $170M Fraud in California
Investigator Nick Shirley has brought to light a massive $170 million fraud scheme operating within California, representing a sig…
Jan 1, 1970
NYPD Confirms Viable IED at Mayor Mamdani Protests
New York City faces a grave security threat after the NYPD confirmed that a device thrown near protests at Mayor Mamdani’s r…
Jan 1, 1970
Washington Passes Bill for Noncitizens in Law Enforcement
Washington state has enacted a new law that opens the door for noncitizens to join the ranks of law enforcement and prosecution, m…
Jan 1, 1970
Outrage as State Worker Keys Teslas and Gets Slap on Wrist
Minnesota state employee Dylan Bryan Adams was recently arrested for a series of deliberate acts of vandalism targeting Tesla vehi…
Jan 1, 1970
FBI Raids Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s Home, Office
LOS ANGELES – Federal agents raided the home and office of Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday, Feb…

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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M
Minneapolis
Pop. 429,954
SP
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Pop. 311,527
D
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B
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BP
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P
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