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About Dakota Lodge
Dakota Lodge brings venue services to weddings across Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, working from West St Paul. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Bella Event Center, Historic Concord Exchange. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Dakota Lodge
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around West St Paul, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
- Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
- The Saint Paul Hotel
- enVision Hotel St. Paul South
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- DoubleTree
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Dakota Lodge through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Minneapolis
How much do wedding venues cost in Minneapolis?
Venue pricing in Minneapolis spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Minneapolis?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Minneapolis weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 9° | 10% | 4:11 PM | 4:57 PM |
| Feb | 28° | 13° | 9% | 4:59 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 25° | 15% | 6:40 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 38° | 21% | 7:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 69° | 50° | 26% | 7:53 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 25% | 8:16 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 65° | 21% | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 63° | 20% | 7:38 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 54° | 18% | 6:45 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 58° | 41° | 16% | 5:47 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 28° | 12% | 3:59 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 15° | 11% | 3:43 PM | 4:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (6.8 mi from Minneapolis). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Minneapolis.
Getting to Minneapolis
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 7 mi | 10 min |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 83 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 298 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Minneapolis; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1200 Stassen Ln, West St Paul, MN 55118, USA
- Where
- West St Paul · 11 miles southeast of central Minneapolis
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Minneapolis
- One of 216 wedding venues we list · 10 within 3 miles
- Website
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From Dakota Lodge's website
“Reserve the Dakota Lodge at Thompson County Park for weddings, receptions, parties and meetings. Find reservation details and facility amenities.”dakotacountymn.gov
Read from dakotacountymn.gov in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Dakota Lodge before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around West St Paul
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 10 within 3 mi, 29 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- St Paul, South St Paul, Woodbury, Inver Grove Heights
Distances are straight-line from Dakota Lodge; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Minneapolis.
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