Good morning, South Metro.
What's inside:
Lakeville schools pitch: $139.6M bond for Century, Kenwood Trail & McGuire expansions
Award-winning Copperfield diner heading to Rosemount from Mendota Heights
Neighbors win: Eagan denies 100-unit Lake Lemay apartment proposal
March Madness trivia kicks off, Cousins Maine Lobster truck & book launch Mar 2-3
The Minnesota Zoo is one of only TWO state-supported zoos in the United States. What's the other one
Bricks & Minifigs in Apple Valley is doing a shamrock build challenge from today through the 17th!
Here's how it works: Stop by the store, build a shamrock using pieces from their bulk LEGO tables, show it to the staff, and you're entered to win a $300 birthday party. (One drawing ticket per person)
The twist: Green LEGO pieces are sought after, making them harder to find in the bulk bins. You'll need to get creative with colors and design, but that's the whole point!
Participation is free, and there is no time limit. Parents, don't sit this one out, your build is good for a drawing entry too! Worst-case scenario, you build memories; best-case scenario, you win a birthday party!
Shamrocks will be displayed in the store after the event.
Lakeville Schools Referendum Recap
The superintendent hosted a community meeting on Feb. 24 to lay out the case for Lakeville's upcoming $139.6 million bond referendum. The pitch: all three middle schools, Century, Kenwood Trail, and McGuire, need more space, and they need it now.
A Copperfield Restaurant Is Coming to Rosemount
The Copperfield, the award-winning Mendota Heights diner and bar, is planning a Rosemount location next to Frandsen Bank & Trust.
Eagan Denied The Lake Lemay Apartment Proposal
A developer proposed turning a wooded 17-acre property on Lake Lemay into a 100-unit apartment complex. The neighbors heard about it. They showed up. And most of the commission listened.
➡️ 5 bed, 5.5+ bath, 1.81 acres
➡️ 8-car garage (4 attached + 4 below)
➡️ Overlooks the Vermillion River with wooded wildlife views
➡️ 9,049 sq ft with theater room, hockey room, 3 fireplaces & main floor primary suite
Price: $1,789,000
MLS #7021194 Listed by Keller Williams Premier Realty East Suburban
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Celebrate Urban Air's first year in Apple Valley with unlimited park access, cupcakes, raffles, and a headphone dance party from 5-9pm on Saturday, March 7th, but grab your tickets fast before the headphones sell out! Dance it out.
Monday 2nd
Repot Your Houseplants With Confidence (Inver Grove Heights)
Learn repotting techniques at Gertens to keep your plants healthy and thriving. Dig in.
Initials Game Live - MARCH MADNESS BEGINS (Savage)
Kick off March Madness with the Initials Game Live five-week series at Nosy's Grill at 5 PM. Trivia madness.
Tuesday 3rd
Sip & Donate - Vote for a NEW Wine Menu! (Apple Valley)
Sample wines and vote on the new menu at this tasting event at 4:30 pm. Sip wine.
Book Launch: Ann Schreiber, Jessica's New Beginning (Lakeville)
Author Ann Schreiber celebrates her new book launch with signing at 5:00 pm, and it's free. Explore.
Cousins Maine Lobster in Prior Lake (Prior Lake)
Cousins Maine Lobster food truck at 11 AM at Tractor Supply Company, get fresh lobster rolls and tails. Taste local.
Olympic Games Trivia at OMNI (Rosemount)
Test your Olympic knowledge at OMNI Brewing at 7pm. Prove smart.
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