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🌱 Patch AM: How did Lakeville schools really fare on last year’s reading tests?
Also check out inafunk at The Chart House on the Lakeville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Lakeville schools really fare on last year’s reading tests?
- Which Lakeville swimmers dominated the pool against Prior Lake and Farmington?
Also on today's calendar: Next Stop Comedy and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Lakevillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Very windy; a little snow, with a high of 37 and low of -4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, temps: high: 23, low: 16.
- Saturday: Breezy; morning flurries, with a high of 25 and low of 2 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 47.2% of Dakota County students failed the reading portion of the MCA in 2023-24 school year (dakotatimes.com) — Nearly half of Dakota County students, including many in Lakeville schools, failed to meet reading standards on the 2023–24 MCA exams. The story breaks down non-proficiency rates by individual schools, showing how Lakeville North, Lakeville South, and several local elementaries compare to neighboring districts and countywide trends. 
• Swimming: Powerful Lakers defeat South (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville South and Lakeville North boys swimmers both turned in strong showings on Dec. 12, with South battling a powerful Prior Lake squad and North rolling past Farmington. Local athletes from both Lakeville high schools posted multiple event wins, deep relay performances, and dominant diving results that highlight promising seasons ahead for Panther and Cougar fans.
📸 Around Lakeville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville
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★ Featured events ★
- inafunk at The Chart House
Brianno's Chart House Restaurant & Events Center, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville
7:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Storytime for Babies
Inver Glen Library , Inver Glen Large Meeting Room , Lakeville
9:30 am - Community Event: Christmas Dueling Pianos – December 2025
Lakeville Chamber of Commerce , 2920 220th St E , Prior Lake
7:30 pm - Community Event | Donut Decorating + Photos with Santa
Donut Star , 7656 160th Street West , Lakeville
8:30 am - Move and Groove
Farmington Library , Farmington Large Meeting Room , Farmington
9:30 am - Waggin' Tales
Galaxie Library , Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139 , Lakeville
10:00 am - Community Event: Facing Dementia Caregiver Support Group
The Fountains at Hosanna! Senior Living Community
11:00 am - Next Stop Comedy
Angry Inch Brewing , 20841 Holyoke Ave , Lakeville
7:30 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Lakeville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group
Wescott Library
6:00 pm - Storytime for Babies
Inver Glen Library Inver Glen Large Meeting Room,
9:30 am - Holiday Bingo with Santa
Farmington, MN Calendar , 325 Oak Street , Farmington
10:30 am - Winter Mocktail Mixology
Thompson County Park Activity Center , 1200 Stassen Ln , West St. Paul
2:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Toys for Town wrapping day was a smashing success.
We are incredibly proud of our community and the generosity shown through gifts, donations, time, and love this holiday season. Chief Siem and the… (Nextdoor ) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Tater was LOST on December 17, 2025 in Lakeville, MN 55044 near Greentree ave Lakeville mn Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Cherryview)
- New Horizon Academy posted a job opening for Childcare Teacher in Lakeville. Apply here.
- Fairview Health Services posted a job opening for Chef in Lakeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burnsville
- Reserves available to cover deficit in District 191 (hometownsource.com)
- Roundup: Many of Tuesday's events postponed (hometownsource.com)
- Violence Prevention: The Nature of Coercive Control (womenspress.com)
Rosemount
- Evelyn Bernice Esala - Hometown Focus (hometownfocus.us)
Eagan
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