Cities South Magazines June/July 2025

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...
Paddle Boarding on Watzl’s Beach

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...
Best of Cities South 2025 Winners

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....
Summer Appetizer Spread

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....
Cities South Magazines April/May 2025 Issue

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...
Jody Martin

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...
Lauren Ziehwein, who has worked at Constellation Coffee since it opened in July, makes a latte.

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...
Cities South Magazines June/July 2025

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...
Paddle Boarding on Watzl’s Beach

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...
Best of Cities South 2025 Winners

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....
Summer Appetizer Spread

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....
Cities South Magazines April/May 2025 Issue

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...
Jody Martin

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...
Lauren Ziehwein, who has worked at Constellation Coffee since it opened in July, makes a latte.

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...

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In This Issue

Garden-Themed Books for Green Thumbs

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

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,...

Chalk Art Festivals Are Coming to Town This Summer

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...

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