Rosemount's Big Water Meeting Is This Thursday (Today)

Rosemount is hosting a water quality community meeting Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m. at the Steeple Center—with experts from the Minnesota Department of Health, DNR, MPCA, and Dakota County all in the room. The big topic: Well #8 and the gross alpha radiation issue the city's been working through since January.

Burnsville's Burnhaven Library Reopens in 2027 & What’s New

Burnhaven Library closed in April for a full interior remodel and reopens spring 2027 with two new conference rooms, a bigger kids' area, and an enclosed quiet study room. A possible outdoor patio with honeycrisp apple trees is still in planning.

Rosemount Is Giving Free Water Filter Pitchers to Families with Babies

Starting around July 1, any Rosemount household with a baby 0–12 months old can get a free filter pitcher plus a year's supply of filters—just show up at Public Works with proof of residency and the baby's age. It's about manganese, a natural metal in the groundwater that can run high for infants drinking formula.

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Picnic in the Lavender (Farmington)
An intimate picnic evening at 4pm in the lavender fields with a buffet spread, desserts, and lavender picking, book early because spots are limited. Reserve your spot.

Big Backyard Concert Series: Blue Dream (Eagan)
A free outdoor 70s tribute concert at 5pm by Blue Dream at Viking Lakes with Pizza Barn on site. Groove on.

Christian Speed Dating (Burnsville)
A Christian speed dating event at 6:30pm at Bricksworth Beer Co with guided conversations and digital matching afterward. Meet your match.

Learn to Line Dance at Buck Hill (Burnsville)
A beginner-friendly line dance night at 7pm at Buck Hill covering multiple music genres with step-by-step instruction. Boot scoot.

Indian Motorcycle Demo Truck (Lakeville)
Two days starting at 10am to test ride the full 2026 Indian Motorcycle lineup when the demo truck visits Lakeville. Take a ride.

Friday Night Acoustics: Tom Woody Strohmyer (Apple Valley)
Free acoustic music at 6:30pm on Bogart's patio from veteran entertainer Tom Woody Strohmyer with warm vocals and sing-alongs. Pull up a chair.

Flicks on the Bricks: Zootopia 2 (Burnsville)
A free outdoor movie night at 7pm at Nicollet Commons Park featuring Zootopia 2 after dark. Grab a blanket.

Sunset Cinema: Black Panther (Eagan)
A free outdoor showing at 7pm of Black Panther at Viking Lakes with concessions and summer vibes. Watch under the stars.

Saturday, June 20th

Hoops4Hope 2026 (Rosemount)
A full day of 3-on-3 basketball, contests, and family fun starting at 9am at Hope Fieldhouse. Ball out.

Twin Cities Off Road Show (Burnsville)
A free 4x4 community event at 10am at Buck Hill with vendors, rig awards, and a whole lot of off-road enthusiasm. Check it out.

Viking Lakes Midsummer Celebration (Eagan)
A free, family-friendly Midsummer festival at 10am at Viking Lakes with live music, llamas, and tons of activities. Celebrate summer.

Bangin Baggers at TCHD (Lakeville)
A massive motorcycle audio competition at 11am at TCHD with tattoos, food trucks, vendors, and a full bar. Rev it up.

Celebrate the Light: Summer Solstice at the Lavender Barnyard (Farmington)
Celebrate the summer solstice at 4pm with yoga, a sound bath, a lavender picnic, and a fire ritual. Welcome summer.

Dueling Pianos at Bogart's (Apple Valley)
A high-energy dueling pianos show at 6pm with Aces and 88's, expect sing-alongs, laughs, and a great night out. Sing along.

Minnesota Aurora FC vs River Light FC (Eagan)
Aurora takes on River Light FC at 6pm in a home match at TCO Stadium. See the game.

Father's Day Pancake Breakfast (Lakeville)
Pancakes and free plane rides for kids at 8:30am at the airport, a Father's Day tradition that's hard to beat. Fly into breakfast.

Eagan's Juneteenth Festival (Eagan)
A free community celebration at 3pm with music, food trucks, vendors, and family activities for Juneteenth. Celebrate.

Bingo That Rocks with The New Feral Cats (Eagan)
Bingo plus live blues and rock at 5pm from The New Feral Cats at Bald Man Brewing, no cover. Sip & play.

Monday, June 22nd

Amelia Earhart & Her Cousin (Apple Valley)
Hear about Amelia Earhart's life and mysterious final flight at 11am from her own second cousin at the Apple Valley Senior Center. Hear the story.

Free Outdoor Concert: Brio Brass Band at ArtBlast (Rosemount)
A 60-piece brass band performing jazz, pop, and everything in between at 7pm, free at Central Park. Hear the brass.

Live Jazz at Brianno's Chart House (Lakeville)
Classic jazz at 6:30pm with Courtney Burton and friends at Brianno's Chart House, dinner reservations recommended. Sip & listen.