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🔁 B-52 Takes Golden Fork Award! Plus, Last Chance Winter Activities

🔁 B-52 Takes Golden Fork Award! Plus, Last Chance Winter Activities

Your Weekend Guide: St. Patrick's Parties, Snowboarding & More

Brady Greenbush
March 10, 2025

Good morning, Lakeville! Happy National Napping Day, and it couldn't come at a better time as we're all recovering from yesterday's "spring forward" time change.

In today’s Loop:

Lakeville Golden Fork Award
St. Patricks Parties
Season-End Snowboarding

— Brady Greenbush

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Trivia

The historic Ritter Farm Park was once what type of establishment before becoming a park?

Local News

🍴 Local Restaurant Wins A Golden Fork Award

B-52 Burgers and Brew Lakeville/Facebook

B-52, one of our community's favorite restaurants, has recently been honored with the prestigious Golden Fork Award from Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine.

This recognition places B-52 among the elite dining establishments in the Twin Cities metro area. The Golden Fork Award celebrates exceptional culinary achievement, outstanding service, and innovative dining experiences.

Whether you're a longtime fan or have yet to experience what makes B-52 special, this is the perfect time to support our award-winning local restaurant. Stop by to congratulate the team and enjoy a meal that's now officially recognized as among the best in the region.

B-52 Burgers and Brew Lakeville/Facebook

What’s Happenin’

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Wednesday

🎤 The Winwood Sessions: Join us for an unforgettable night of music celebrating the legendary hits of Steve Winwood, Traffic, and Blind Faith. Mick Sterling & his incredible band, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Cate Fierro, will bring classics like Roll With It, Can't Find My Way Home, Higher Love, and Back in the High Life to life. Get tickets.

Thursday

🏀 Sporcle Trivia at Bogart’s: Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled night of live trivia! Test your knowledge, compete for prizes, and enjoy a great time with great company. With exciting questions and a lively atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to challenge yourself and have a blast—and it’s free to play!

Friday

🧟 Frankenstein at LAAC: Driven by an unrelenting desire to unlock the secrets of life, Dr. Victor Frankenstein brings a creature to life from lifeless matter. As the creature struggles to find its place in a world that rejects it, it embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery, confronting questions of identity, acceptance, and belonging. Come over to the Lakeville Area Arts Center for a Frankenstein performance. Get tickets.

🎤 Live Music w/ James Whatton at Buck Hill: Kickstart your weekends with the best live music in town at Buck Hill and Buck ’54 Bar & Grill! Relax and unwind as local singers, songwriters, and musicians take the stage on our beautiful deck, creating the perfect laid-back vibe. Soak in stunning sunset views over Buck Hill’s rolling green hills while enjoying incredible live performances.

Saturday

🍀 St. Patrick’s Party: Join us at Lakeville Brewing Co. for a festive celebration featuring live music, delicious Irish-inspired food, and plenty of drinks to keep the party going. We’re hoping to take the fun outside to the patio—weather permitting!

🚗 Heavy Hitters Crash Carbones: It’s time to shake off the winter rust and get back in the game! Join your fellow Heavy Hitters at Lakeville Carbone's for the Spring Get-Together. They’re kicking things off with some post-hibernation lunch and cocktails, followed by plenty of bench racing, smack talk, call outs, and, of course, good old-fashioned fun!

🐶 Adoption Event: Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Join us at PetSmart in Lakeville from 12-3pm for a special adoption event! Come meet some adorable, adoptable pets ready to find their forever homes.

🍀 Shamrock & Roll at Harley-Davidson Twin Cities: Spin the Wheel o’ Shamrocks for your chance to win great prizes like TCHD gift cards, swag, and more! Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Minneapolis Warriors Team Signing! Meet the team, chat with your favorite players, and grab your season tickets for an action-packed year.

🏂️ Season-Ending Snowboard Contest: Winter isn’t over until you send it at Last Slash, the epic season-ending snowboard contest hosted by Zombie Boardshop at Buck Hill on Saturday, March 15th! Get ready for an all-out rail jam in the Knob Park and a Halfpipe jam in the only pipe in the Midwest. Entry is FREE (lift ticket required), and the vibes are all-time—whether you're competing, throwing down, or just hyping up the homies, this is how we send off the season in style.

🏂️ Celebrate the Legacy of Jake Burton Carpenter: At the same time as the snowboard contest, join us as we honor Jake Burton Carpenter, the pioneer of modern snowboarding. Whether you’re a lifelong rider or just getting started, this event is all about celebrating Jake’s impact on the sport and embracing the fun, camaraderie, and progression he championed.

Sunday

🛍️ Succulent Workshop & More!: Join us at OMNI Winery & Taproom anytime between 5-8 PM for a hands-on Succulent Flight experience, where you’ll design a stunning arrangement using glass vases and a wooden board—the perfect way to create, connect, and unwind!

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Weather This Week

As of Sun, Mar. 9th at 1 PM.

Mon 3rd 58°/28° Mostly cloudy ☁️ | 💧 10%

Tue 4th 42°/30° Mostly cloudy ☁️ | 💧 10%

Wed 5th 57°/35° Partly cloudy ☁️ | 💧 10%

Thu 6th 67°/49° Mostly cloudy ☁️ | 💧 10%

Fri 7th 72°/45° Cloudy ☁️ | 💧 25%

Sat 8th 44°/19° Heavy snow storm ❄️ | 💧 50%

Sun 9th 32°/22° Partly cloudy ☁️ | 💧 20%

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