Situated south of downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the city of Lakeville, in Dakota County, Minnesota, is a suburb of the Twin Cities region. As implied by its name, the city contains several lakes, the largest being Lake Marion and Orchard Lake, as well as small ponds and wetlands. A branch of the Vermillion River flows through the city, emptying into the Mississippi River at the Wisconsin border, and North Creek begins its flow in northern Lakeville, emptying into the Vermillion east of Lakeville. The chief routes passing through the city are Interstate Highway 35 and Minnesota Highway 77. Nearby communities include Apple Valley, Argonne, Credit River, Deer Park, Elko, Eureka Center, and Farmington. The community of Lakeville owes its origins in 1853 when Captain William B. Dodd came to serve the military forts in the Minnesota Territory, constructing a road connecting the forts in Saint Paul to the southern forts. The road, named for Captain Dodd after he was killed in the Sioux uprising of 1862, bisects the current city of Lakeville. Not long after the road was built, J.J. Brackett, who transported mail and supplies along the route, chose Lakeville as a good site for a town because it was about halfway between Saint Paul and Saint Peter. In 1855, Brackett platted the town. When the Hastings and Dakota Railroad was constructed, railroad officials tried to buy land in Lakeville for a depot. As the owner refused to sell, the railroad purchased land a half mile east, built a rail platform and name it Fairfield. Before long, most of Lakeville’s businesses had moved from the original site to Fairfield, and nine years later Fairfield’s name was changed to Lakeville, which was incorporated as a village in 1878, and a city in 1967. Until 1960, the town’s population was under a thousand but it has increased substantially each census year since.
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Located on 210th Street West in Lakeville, Minnesota, the restaurant specializes in barbecue. Directions are presented, along with its hours of operation, its take-out services, catering services and service areas, as well as a children’s menu. Party and family packs are included, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://baldysbbqmn.com/
The Lakeville, Minnesota service offers full grooming services for dogs, including brushing and a pre-bath trim, bathing, ear cleaning, nail clipping, post-bath brushing and drying, trimming, and a bow and a treat. Its location, hours, pricing, and additional services are put forth, with an introduction to its owners and staff.
http://www.fancypawsmn.com/
Holiday Inn & Suites Lakeville
Situated on Kenrick Avenue, the Lakeville, Minnesota hotel and restaurant are featured, along with its meeting spaces, and wedding and event facilities. Featuring more than a hundred guest rooms and more than thirty suites, including designated dog-friendly rooms, its location, fees, and online bookings are available online.
http://www.hilakeville.com/
Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce
The private, non-profit corporation is made up of business owners and managers in the Lakeville, Minnesota region, delivering networking and marketing opportunities to its members, assisting with economic development, advocating for its members, and influencing public policy. Meeting schedules, membership benefits and policies, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.lakevillechamber.org/
Locally owned and operated, the Lakeville, Minnesota brewpub features a restaurant operating in conjunction with an on-site brewery, a full bar, and wine list. Its location, hours of operation, reservation policies, menus and daily specials are featured, and an introduction to the owners is included.
http://www.lakevillebrewing.com/
The official municipal web site offers an introduction to the local government, including administrative and departmental contacts, council meeting agendas and minutes, as well as its boards and commissions. Municipal services and facilities, schools, churches, utilities, and businesses are included.
http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/
Maintained and presented by the Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the site offers a guide and promotional information pertaining to the city, including an introduction to the community, a calendar of events, and contests, as well as local hotels, attractions, dining venues, and attractions.
http://www.visitlakeville.org/
