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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
Op-Ed: I Have Loved the Spurs for Over 40 Years—But Victor Wembanyama Will End All of That.
I’ve loved the San Antonio Spurs for as long as I can remember. I still remember the absolute thrill of watching George “T…
Jan 1, 1970
People Stunned After Finally Learning What “SPAM” Actually Stands For
It turns out the familiar word stamped on that iconic purple-and-blue can isn’t what many people assume—and the internet is on…
Jan 1, 1970
YouTuber Asks Girlfriend To Shoot A Book He’s Holding With .50 Caliber Bullet, Ends In Tragedy
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
The deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman during an encounter with federal immigration officers is igniting fierce debate nationwid…
Jan 1, 1970
Amazon One Medical Just Launched a Full GLP-1 Weight Management Program — Convenience Meets Clinical Care
Amazon isn’t just delivering your packages anymore — it’s now delivering a complete weight management experience straight to…
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…

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
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SP
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D
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B
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BP
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P
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