Cities South Magazine April/May 2026 Issue

Welcome to the April/May 2026 Issue

As a lifelong Minnesotan, I grew up around water. I spent my summers sailboating around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, lounging at the...
El Dorado Model The Ranch of Credit River

Transitional Farmhouse Home Offers Flexibility and Flow

A family of five moving into The Ranch of Credit River was looking for their home to offer convenient day-to-day living while also serving as a...
Diners enjoy a multicourse meal prepared by a chef on the grounds of Spring Lake Farm in Prior Lake.

Spring Lake Farm Invites Diners To Savor the Best of the Season

Farm-to-table dinners encourage diners to taste the difference. If you’ve ever wanted to sip spoonfuls of chilled cucumber soup alongside nibbles of...
The new Chula’s Mexican-Latin Food & Spirits, which opens this April in Prior Lake, features a menu influenced by Mexico as well as Central and South America, including walleye tacos with pickled cabbage and lime crema. The restaurant will also serve a light lager with a hint of chili pepper brewed by Boathouse Brothers Brewing.

Prior Lake’s Chula’s Aims To Bring People Together

A new Prior Lake restaurant seeks to be a community gathering space. Longtime Prior Lake residents are bringing a new dining experience to downtown...
Cities South Magazines February/March 2026 Issue

Welcome to the February/March 2026 Issue

With three kids in elementary and middle school, an active dog and an overwhelming, ongoing DIY-kitchen remodel that’s spilling into every room of...
Aarushi Sarkari and Shane Will married in a Hindu ceremony (pictured) and a Christian ceremony during their week-long wedding celebration.

Marriage of Cultures

A Prior Lake couple’s week of festivities incorporates Christian, Hindu and Indian traditions. Aarushi Sarkari and Shane Will met as students at...
Blueberry French Toast Bake

Lighthouse Kitchen + Cafe Shares Ideas for a Post-Wedding Brunch

Weddings are so full of family, fun and love that it can be hard to see the party end. That’s why many families are opting to get together for one...
Prior Lake native Alayna Lotto married Christian Sorensen at Woodland Glasshaus at Bavaria Downsin Chaska.

Love in Full Color

Vibrant hues played a key role at one local couple’s summer wedding. Last June at Chaska’s Woodland Glasshaus at Bavaria Downs, Prior Lake native...
Lakeville students gathered at the Stepping into your Future event.

Lakeville Students Step Into Their Future

Eighth graders are given the opportunity to explore future careers. On January 14, students from Lakeville’s three public and two private schools...
Cities South Magazine April/May 2026 Issue

Welcome to the April/May 2026 Issue

As a lifelong Minnesotan, I grew up around water. I spent my summers sailboating around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, lounging at the...
El Dorado Model The Ranch of Credit River

Transitional Farmhouse Home Offers Flexibility and Flow

A family of five moving into The Ranch of Credit River was looking for their home to offer convenient day-to-day living while also serving as a...
Diners enjoy a multicourse meal prepared by a chef on the grounds of Spring Lake Farm in Prior Lake.

Spring Lake Farm Invites Diners To Savor the Best of the Season

Farm-to-table dinners encourage diners to taste the difference. If you’ve ever wanted to sip spoonfuls of chilled cucumber soup alongside nibbles of...
The new Chula’s Mexican-Latin Food & Spirits, which opens this April in Prior Lake, features a menu influenced by Mexico as well as Central and South America, including walleye tacos with pickled cabbage and lime crema. The restaurant will also serve a light lager with a hint of chili pepper brewed by Boathouse Brothers Brewing.

Prior Lake’s Chula’s Aims To Bring People Together

A new Prior Lake restaurant seeks to be a community gathering space. Longtime Prior Lake residents are bringing a new dining experience to downtown...
Cities South Magazines February/March 2026 Issue

Welcome to the February/March 2026 Issue

With three kids in elementary and middle school, an active dog and an overwhelming, ongoing DIY-kitchen remodel that’s spilling into every room of...
Aarushi Sarkari and Shane Will married in a Hindu ceremony (pictured) and a Christian ceremony during their week-long wedding celebration.

Marriage of Cultures

A Prior Lake couple’s week of festivities incorporates Christian, Hindu and Indian traditions. Aarushi Sarkari and Shane Will met as students at...
Blueberry French Toast Bake

Lighthouse Kitchen + Cafe Shares Ideas for a Post-Wedding Brunch

Weddings are so full of family, fun and love that it can be hard to see the party end. That’s why many families are opting to get together for one...
Prior Lake native Alayna Lotto married Christian Sorensen at Woodland Glasshaus at Bavaria Downsin Chaska.

Love in Full Color

Vibrant hues played a key role at one local couple’s summer wedding. Last June at Chaska’s Woodland Glasshaus at Bavaria Downs, Prior Lake native...
Lakeville students gathered at the Stepping into your Future event.

Lakeville Students Step Into Their Future

Eighth graders are given the opportunity to explore future careers. On January 14, students from Lakeville’s three public and two private schools...
Miss Minnesota USA is Speaking Up

Miss Minnesota USA is Speaking Up

Megan Rivera found her voice competing in pageants. If there’s one thing reigning Miss Minnesota USA Megan Rivera wants you to know, it’s this: “I...

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Welcome to the April/May 2026 Issue

Welcome to the April/May 2026 Issue

As a lifelong Minnesotan, I grew up around water. I spent my summers sailboating around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, lounging at the community pool and swimming in the lake with my cousins....

Friends in High Places

Friends in High Places

Nate Nelson frequents the Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville to enjoy the calm mornings, and one of his favorite things to do is photograph the animals who call the serene landscape home. “If you...

“Buffalo Fluffalo”

“Buffalo Fluffalo”

If you’re looking for picture books to fill an Easter basket this year, my top pick is You’re in Good Paws by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by Kathryn Durst. This funny story follows a little boy...

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