🔁 100 Neighbors Fight 166 Apartments + Survey & Data Pause

Hastings May Be Next to Pause Data Centers

The Planning Commission will consider a temporary moratorium at its July 27 meeting—joining a wave of south metro cities hitting pause to study impacts before any projects get proposed.

District 196 Ran Its First-Ever Family Survey & Here's What You Said

Nearly 5,800 families responded. 90% rated their kid's education excellent or good. The biggest complaints: teacher communication and bus reliability. Changes are already in the works.

Prior Lake Planning Commission Says No to 166-Unit Apartment Building

More than 100 neighbors signed a petition against the Tower Street project, and commissioners voted unanimously to recommend denial. It's not over—the City Council votes July 14, and needs 4 of 5 to approve.

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Picnic in the Lavender (Farmington) Bring your date or your crew to the Lavender Barnyard at 4pm for a buffet dinner, desserts, and lavender picking in the fields, spots are limited and it always sells out. Reserve your spot.

ASP at Viking Lakes (Eagan) Free live music in the Big Backyard at 6pm with a high-energy mix of 90s and 2000s alt, pop, and pop-punk, the songs you forgot you loved until you're suddenly yelling every chorus. Catch the show.

Author Event: Stephanie Hansen at Niche Books (Lakeville) Local Emmy award-winning author Stephanie Hansen is at Niche Books at 5pm sharing her newest culinary love story THE MOON TAVERN plus her beloved TRUE NORTH CABIN COOKBOOK. Meet the author.

Permalinx Boutique Ladies Night at Threads & Co (Lakeville) Grab your girlfriends for a night of shopping the latest arrivals plus permanent jewelry with Permalinx Boutique by Vanessa starting at 5pm. Link up.

Get the Led Out (Burnsville) The nation's premier Led Zeppelin tribute experience takes the Ames Center stage at 8pm for a full night of Zeppelin classics played the way they were meant to be heard. Get tickets.

CSL Family Night at Camp Spring Lake (Rosemount) A free evening at 6pm where your whole family can explore camp, try the archery range, make crafts, roast s'mores, and see what your kids have been raving about all summer. Head to camp.

Car Show and Carnival "Fun" Raiser at Apple Valley Village (Apple Valley) A free afternoon starting at 1pm packed with a farmers market, car show, petting zoo, carnival games, live music, and raffle drawings, all supporting the aging adults at Apple Valley Village. Join the fun.

Sunset Cinema: Superbad at the Vikings Museum (Eagan) Free movie night in the Vikings Museum lobby at 7pm with doors at 6:30, grab your friends and stake your claim early because the concessions stand will be loaded with snacks. Watch the movie.

13th Annual QA1 Open House and #goDRIVEit Cruise (Lakeville) A free morning at 7am where car enthusiasts get an inside look at QA1's manufacturing facility, tours of the new building, and then cruise out together for Street Machine Nationals weekend. Show up and show off.

Summerfest in Burnsville (Burnsville) Burnsville's multi-day summer celebration kicks off with three days of shopping, food, and community spirit at 9am. Stop by.

Dog Days of Summer Event (Burnsville) A dog parade and friendly competition at 10:30am where your pup gets judged on best costume, best kisser, best trick, and best tail wag with music by Beach Comber Bob. Bring your best boy.

AV Concert Series: The Alex Rossi Band at Bogart's (Apple Valley) A free all-ages show inside Bogart's at 5:30pm as part of the Apple Valley Summer Concert Series, doors open early and food and drinks are available. Rock out.

2026 International Festival of Burnsville (Burnsville) Burnsville's annual celebration of cultural diversity returns to Nicollet Commons Park at 3pm with a Parade of Flags, Irish dancers, global music and dance groups, international food, cultural displays, and kid-friendly activities. Celebrate together.

Grill Your Ace Off at Central Park (Rosemount) Leprechaun Days brings a rib grilling competition at 6am where teams battle it out and you can be a People's Choice judge for $10 by sampling all the ribs starting at 1pm, limited tasting tickets available. Taste the competition.

Christmas in July at Threads & Co (Lakeville) The BIGGEST event of the summer at Threads starting at 10am where every shopper picks a discount off the Christmas tree, the first 20 in line get treat bags, and one lucky winner scores $50 in Threads Fun Money every month for a year. Deck the halls.

Philippine Day (Eagan) The annual Philippine Day Fiesta at a new location with food, a parade, games, dance, singing, and live music celebrating Filipino culture starting at 3pm. Join the fiesta.

Rescue Network Adoption Event at PetSmart (Lakeville) Your future best friend might be waiting for you at PetSmart from 12-3pm where Rescue Network is bringing adoptable dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities ready to find their forever homes. Meet your match.

FCCT Bean Bag Tournament at Celts Pub (Farmington) Grab your partner for a $40 cornhole tournament at 11am where half of every registration goes to FCCT and the other half goes back as cash prizes for the top 3 teams. Toss one.

Mom2mom Sale (Burnsville) A free vendor market at 10am with handmade crafts, kids' clothing, toys, books, and family-friendly goods from local sellers. Shop local.

Family Fun Night in the Park / Leprechaun Days (Rosemount) A free evening at Central Park starting at 4:30pm with a kids' costume parade at 5, free hot dogs from Cub Foods while supplies last, face painting, balloon twisting, and a live performance of Frozen Jr. to close it out. Bring the crew.

Guild Summer Open Stage at Ansari's (Eagan) A midday meal at Ansari's Mediterranean Grill at 3pm paired with live Middle Eastern dance performances by members and friends of The Guild, no extra cost beyond your meal and reservations are recommended. Enjoy the show.

Create Mosaic Turkish Lamps at Celts Pub (Farmington) A hands-on evening at 6pm where you design your own mosaic Turkish lamp starting at $59, choose your lamp style and glass colors, no experience needed and everything is included. Make your lamp.

Shop Small Sunday at OMNI Brewing (Rosemount) Local vendors set up on the OMNI patio at noon for a Shop Small Sunday where you can browse handmade and small-batch goods while sipping a craft beer. Browse the market.

Meet the Adoptables (Eagan) Come meet adorable animals looking for forever homes or learn more about fostering and volunteer opportunities at 11am. Find your friend.