Business & Tech
Top Business Stories of 2013: New Downtown Shop and a Restaurant Closes
The top Lakeville business stories by month in 2013 included a push for Trader Joe's south of the river.
January
Lakeville Construction Firm Bids on Vikings Stadium Project
Loeffler Construction of Lakeville is one of six contenders vying for the $975 million stadium deal.
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The hot dog stand is planning a late March or early April reopening.
March
Hosanna! Lutheran Among Churches Amping Up Security
Hosanna is one of multiple Minnesota churches that have brought in new security methods after Sandy Hook and other violent incidents around the country.
April
Gander Mountain Promotes Gun Safety as Gun Permit Applications Soar
The company opened a firearm training facility in its Lakeville store in 2011.
May
The Lakeville Council approved the 40-acre development at its May 6 meeting.
June
Taste of Lakeville 2013 Was a Record Breaker
The 11th annual event raised $130,000 for the Lakeville Rotary Foundation, which distributes that money to Lakeville area causes.
July
UPDATE: Should Trader Joe’s Open a Store South of the River?
One Facebook page is promoting the idea of the California-based specialty food retailer opening a store in the South Metro.
August
I-35 Traffic Jam Continues Friday Evening
A portion of northbound I-35 will be restricted to a single lane this weekend.
September
Presentation now on view in Lakeville highlights the causes of death of young people and how to avoid them.
October
Urgent Care Lakeville is located in FamilyHealth Medical Clinic, a service of Northfield Hospitals and Clinics.
November
Is Casa Bistro in Lakeville Closed?
The blinds are drawn and the parking lot around the restaurant is empty.
December
Now Open: Lulu Bea's in Downtown Lakeville
The new shop has clothing, accessories, art classes and a commitment to upcycling.
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