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Living Lakeville Where Nature Meets the Twin Cities! O nce predominantly farmland, Lakeville has been the fastest growing city in Minnesota for the past five consecutive years. With a flourishing business community and a growing population of nearly 64,000, our residents and workforce alike love it here! CONVENIENCE. Lakeville’s location at I-35 is an easy commute to anywhere in the Twin Cities area, and beyond. EDUCATION. Our award-winning schools contribute to a high school graduation rate of 96 percent, earning us recognition as one of the most educated cities in Minnesota. HOUSING. A stable and growing market complements our city’s amenities, and brands Lakeville as a demand area for homebuyers. JOBS. With a prosperous business community and one of the largest industrial parks in the state, our businesses need employees. For current job postings visit lakevilleworks.org ATMOSPHERE. Residents take pride in and stewardship that can be appreciated at our parks, festivals and our youth sports teams! For over 50 years Lakeville has celebrated its success with our annual weeklong festival Panorama of Progress (Pan-O-Prog). PRESERVATION. Retail, restaurants, entertainment, service businesses and fun events dot the unique historic downtown that speaks to our past while providing amenities for a thriving present-day community. www.lakevillechamber.org | 9