Explore Your Best of Cities South 2025 Winners
Discover the results of our Readers’ Choice Poll. Even the most passionate fans of winter have to admit that summer in Minnesota can be magical....
Dip Into Delicious Summer Spreads
Summer days will be even brighter with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best—it’s summer get-togethers....
Our Editor Explores the Best Places To Swim, Bike and Walk
While I have no plans to compete in a serious triathlon anytime soon, my perfect summer day definitely involves a beach, a bike ride and a run, hike...
Focus on Cities South 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each year, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of the Apple Valley, Lakeville and Prior...
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Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce is the influential regional voice that champions promotion and improvement of the business environment, cultivating vibrant regional and local communities. With over 470 members, we are the voice of business, nonprofit and community partners throughout the DCR Chamber region on county and state-wide public policy initiatives. Our work concentrates on workforce, advocacy, community, and connections. We serve as the local Chamber of Commerce for nine cities, including Eagan, Empire, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Rosemount,...
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Serve up Something Delicious for Father’s Day Brunch
With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch...
Cabin Camping at Cedar Lake Farm
Experience the joy of camping without the hassle of a tent at the Camper Cabins in nearby parks. Four new cabins opened in October at Cedar Lake...
Award-winning Titles
James by Percival Everett National Book Award winner in 2024 and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, this retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry...
Prior Lake’s First Tourist Destination
The Grainwood Hotel opened May 15, 1879, on the shore of Prior Lake with a grand ball for distinguished guests from all over the state. At...
Events
Coin Carnival of Prior Lake
Bring your coins to the kid's coin carnival at Lakefront Park. Give each game a try to win carnival prizes. Games will include a Duck Pond, Plinko,...
Dive the Lake Clean Up Event
The Prior Lake Association (PLA) will be hosting our annual scuba dive and clean up the lake event. The goal is to bring up cans, bottles,...
Calling All Horse Lovers
Golden Ridge Stables, conveniently located in Lakeville, is offering a camp designed to give riders a fun-filled experience with reliable school...
Apple Valley Arts Foundation Presents Salsa del Sol
Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the...
Family Breakfast Campfire Cooking
Campfire chefs will know how to make full course meals by the end of this class in addition to how to manage a fire safely. Make skewers, campfire...
In This Issue
Garden-Themed Books for Green Thumbs
Jump into summer with these flower and garden-based titles. Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest & Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms by Erin Benzakein Broken into basics, Spring,...
Welcome to the June/July 2025 Issue
I remember vividly the day my oldest daughter realized that I was the one who picked her name. She was about 3 years old, and we were driving in the car. I’m not sure how the conversation started,...
Our Editor Explores the Best Places To Swim, Bike and Walk
While I have no plans to compete in a serious triathlon anytime soon, my perfect summer day definitely involves a beach, a bike ride and a run, hike or walk. I love exploring our local parks and...
Chalk Art Festivals Are Coming to Town This Summer
Chalk art festivals are growing in popularity with artists and art-lovers. The road becomes a canvas as artists descend on two local downtowns to celebrate community and creativity through chalk...
Serve up Something Delicious for Father’s Day Brunch
With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch served at home. While egg bakes have long been a...
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