
Apple Valley Lunds & Byerlys Grand Opening
A couple hundred people gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new Lunds & Byerlys store in Apple Valley. Here are some highlights...

Add Life to Your Yard
Attract birds, bees and butterflies to your outdoor space with these suggestions from Sailer’s Greenhouse. As you plan and plant this year’s garden,...

GovDocs Inc. Redesigns Workplace Culture
A new office in Eagan builds camaraderie among co-workers after working remotely. When GovDocs Inc. moved from St. Paul to Eagan last year, it...

Fall into Art
Meet local artists, buy original artwork or make your own masterpiece at these art events in September: Eagan Art Block The fifth annual Eagan Art...
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Bonfe Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Sewer
Founded in 1993, Bonfe is a family owned and operated business specializing in residential plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical & sewers. We provide quick and efficient services to single family homeowners throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Bonfe has been designed around making the lives of our customers easier, more enjoyable, and stress-free. We offer many services, so you don’t have to waste time finding a qualified contractor for every repair in your home – simply make one call, to Bonfe. Any recommended repairs and replacements by Bonfe are backed by our lifetime warranty....
Noteworthy
Announcing the Focus on Cities South Photo Contest
Use the link at the bottom of the page to submit your images! Throughout its pages, the Cities South Magazine Collection showcases the communities...
Level Up On Flavor with Torani Syrups
It doesn’t have to take much effort to transform a basic drink into something special. A little muddled fruit, a citrus garnish and a few pumps of...
Fall into Art
Meet local artists, buy original artwork or make your own masterpiece at these art events in September: Eagan Art Block The fifth annual Eagan Art...
(Hot) Dog Days of Summer
Hot dogs might not require much in the way of my culinary expertise, but they’re fun. Still, I have high taste expectations. In my estimation, the...
Events
Halloween Trail Walk
Save the Date for the Halloween Trail Walk! Dress in your Halloween best and explore “Legends Crossings” at Viking Lakes. Attendees will visit trick...
“An Old Fashioned Christmas”
Lakeville Area Community Band Join us as we ring in the season with “An Old Fashioned Christmas” featuring the Lakeville Area Community Band, under...
In This Issue

Apple Valley Lunds & Byerlys Grand Opening
A couple hundred people gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new Lunds & Byerlys store in Apple Valley. Here are some highlights from the event. [gallery columns="2" size="full"...

Readers’ Choice Voting for Focus on Cities South 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit photos of your Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Prior Lake in our first ever Focus on Cities South photo contest. Now, we’re excited to share these...

Announcing the Focus on Cities South Photo Contest
Use the link at the bottom of the page to submit your images! Throughout its pages, the Cities South Magazine Collection showcases the communities of Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Prior Lake in...

Welcome to the August/September Issue
I graduated from college the spring after the World Trade Towers collapsed and went to work at a daily newspaper in central Minnesota. In my first year or two of reporting, I felt like every story I...

Level Up On Flavor with Torani Syrups
It doesn’t have to take much effort to transform a basic drink into something special. A little muddled fruit, a citrus garnish and a few pumps of flavored syrup are the keys to these specialty...