Carpenter Nature Center Almost Had a Highway Running Through the Middle of It
A highway. Then an airport. Here's how Carpenter Nature Center survived both threats.
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From 150 Bushels to 1,600: The Story of Carpenter Nature Center's Apple Orchard
In 1991 they had zero apples. Now they harvest 1,600 bushels a year.
How One Couple's 3M Stock Became One of the Best Nature Preserves in the Twin Cities
A 1929 stock purchase, an apple orchard, and no kids. Here's what they did with it.
There's a Forgotten Cemetery Right Across the Road from Carpenter Nature Center
It was abandoned for 100 years. A prairie restoration project found it again.
Point Douglas: The Minnesota Ghost Town Right Next to Hastings
The road is named after a real town. Here's what happened to it.
Lakeville PD's Crisis Program Kept Police Out of 88% of Mental Health Calls
Lakeville PD's crisis program hit 88% of mental health calls handled without police — plus rising DUI catches and a FiRST Center update.
1,300 Lakeville Residents Weighed In on Parks — Here's What They Want
Over 1,300 Lakeville residents told the city what they want from parks — and the #1 ask was loud and clear.
Here's What Lakeville Is Planning for the Big Empty Stretch Along Cedar Avenue
The city revealed early plans for the big empty stretch along Cedar Avenue — expect mostly homes, not a lot of shops.
Lakeville's New Airbnb Rules and What's Coming to Cedar Avenue
New Airbnb permit rules, a neighbor fight over a 139-year-old road, and a first look at Lakeville's next big growth area along Cedar Avenue.
Hastings Lands $55,300 Grant for Block 28 Gateway Project
Hastings secures a $55,300 Met Council grant for Phase 2 environmental work on the Block 28 Gateway redevelopment site.