I live in Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota, a southern suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul (known as the "Twin Cities"). Dakota County is named after the Dakota Indians who once lived in this area. Minnesota is known for its over 14,000 lakes. Lakeville Township (organized in 1858) and Lakeville Village (organized in 1878) were named for their proximity to Prairie Lake, one of the largest lakes in Dakota County. Marion Savage changed the name of the lake to Lake Marion and established Antlers Park, a gathering place for county residents for much of the 20th century and beyond.
Lakeville is located 20 miles south of the Twin Cities on the Interstate 35 corridor. It boasts a population of over 43,000 people, and a total area of 38 square miles. The median age in town is 38, making it a very young suburb; in fact, 63% of Lakeville households have school-aged children. Lakeville has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past few years, with many former farms becoming house subdivisions. The population is expected to grow to 56,000 by the year 2010. It is truly American suburbia.
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