
Constellation Coffee Empowers Young Adults With Autism
Discover the guiding light behind an Apple Valley coffee shop. Constellation Coffee, nestled in an unassuming office building in Apple Valley, is...

Spring Quencher
Riesling Campari Punch is a very modern, low-ABV cocktail that has big-time ’70s vibes. It’s bright and beachy with a bold citrus flavor, and it’s...

“Wisdom Weavers” Highlights the Ojibwe Language
James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw’s children’s book teaches Ojibwe to kids. After 25 years working as an Ojibwe educator and consultant, James Vukelich...

Your Wedding, Our Pages
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
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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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Vibrant Blooms
Katrina Pete’s painting, Dancing Light, beautifully captures the strength and delicacy of nature with sunlight dancing across the petals, bringing...
Books for All Seasons
April and May should bring warmer weather, but since anything can happen in Minnesota, these book picks offer frigid snowy highlands in one and a...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
Spring Quencher
Riesling Campari Punch is a very modern, low-ABV cocktail that has big-time ’70s vibes. It’s bright and beachy with a bold citrus flavor, and it’s...
Events
Easter Egg Scramble
Scrambled eggs, pastries and breakfast treats will be served. Bring your camera—a special bunny has hopped a long way to see you and will be...
Candleberry on the Lakes Boutique
Shop over 60 local makers, artists and businesses in one beautifully curated boutique inside the Hughes Pavillion at Centennial Lakes Park in Edina....
Golden Egg Hunt 2025
Find the golden eggs in our parks and complete the challenges. Beginning April 12, 2025, we will be giving out clues to find four golden eggs in our...
Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo 2025
Join us at the 23rd annual Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo. Visit face-to-face with local vendors who are ready to answer any questions you have...
Project Explore Waffle Breakfast 2025
Dad's Belgian Waffles are back again. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat waffle meal served with sausages, fruit and beverage. The mouth-watering aroma of the...
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Welcome to the April/May 2025 Issue
This is nothing I’m proud of, but my gardening style could best be described as “set it and forget it.” Only the strong survive in my yard where I start out solid in the spring by applying fresh...

Spot’s Last Stop Is Having a Pawsitive Impact
A Prior Lake dog rescue opens a new community resource center this summer. When Casey Adams started Spot’s Last Stop in 2015, it was a grassroots operation born of necessity and passion. “I started...

Vibrant Blooms
Katrina Pete’s painting, Dancing Light, beautifully captures the strength and delicacy of nature with sunlight dancing across the petals, bringing them to life. Pete’s artistic process is deeply...

A Love for Dahlias Blossomed Into Rusty Bucket Flower Company
Jodi Martin’s love for dahlias is the inspiration behind her passion project. It all started with Jodi Martin’s bridal bouquet. She wanted to add a few dahlia blooms to the stems she carried down...

Step Inside a Spring Lake Retreat Designed for Entertaining
When it came to finding their dream home, Gwen and John Radosevich wanted a comfortable, cozy space for daily life that would effortlessly lend itself to indoor-outdoor gatherings for frequent...
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