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Your week of costume bingo, mystery thrillers, and Halloween ink
Shopping with cocktails (because that's just better planning)
A $1.8M riverfront estate with 25 rooms and views for days
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ISD 194 School Board Election: November 4th
Lakeville Area Schools residents will elect one board member on November 4, 2025. Current Board Treasurer Brett Nicholson faces challenger Tony Reichenberger. Brett brings business consulting and board experience. Tony offers legal expertise and teachers union backing. Early voting is open now through November 3rd.
Taco Bell's Live Más Cafe Coming to Lakeville
Lakeville is getting one of fewer than 10 Taco Bell Live Más Cafe locations nationwide. The premium concept features a "Bellrista" bar serving Churro Chillers, Agua Refrescas, and specialty coffees in cafe-style interiors. After launching in San Diego in 2024, Lakeville and Rochester are Minnesota's only locations for the elevated fast-casual format.
Monday (10/13/25)
🏫 Lakeville Schools Levy Renewal Info Session (Lakeville South High School at 6pm)
This is your chance to learn exactly what the capital projects levy renewal means for local schools before you vote on November 4th.
Tuesday (10/14/25)
🛍️ Pop-Up Shopping Event at Barley and Vine (Lakeville from 4pm-7pm)
Local boutique Threads & Co. is setting up shop at Barley + Vine for an evening of browsing and probably a cocktail or two... because shopping is always better with a drink in hand.
👻 Halloween Costume & Music Bingo at Buck Hill ( Burnsville at 6:30pm) It's bingo meets Halloween playlist meets costume party—and yes, there are prizes involved, so don't skip this one. Limited tickets available. Register at buckhill.com
📖 Author Joshua Moehling at Burnhaven Library (Burnsville at 6:30pm) Minnesota mystery writer Joshua Moehling is talking about his latest thriller featuring Deputy Sheriff Ben Packard... if you're into small-town mysteries with big secrets, this is your guy.
Wednesday (10/15/25)
📚 Pajama Storytime at Farmington Library (6:30pm)
Bring your little ones in their PJs for stories and activities that make learning to read feel like the cozy, fun experience it should be.
🎃 Halloween Tattoo Specials at Lucid Tattoo (Through the end of the month)
Get 25% off horror-themed ink all month, or hit up their Halloween flash event on the 31st for $75 line work specials.
💰 Dakota County Property Tax Deadline
Your second-half property taxes are due October 15th—and yeah, they actually charge penalties if you're late, so don't let this one slip through the cracks.
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