Cities South Magazines June/July 2026 Issue

Welcome to the June/July 2026 Issue

A few months ago, I got a little stuck in my phone. I did exactly what I worry my teens will do: I started doomscrolling, focusing on lots of bad...
Avid reader Bethany Foulds and Ashley Christopherson, owner of Niche Books in Lakeville, chat at the bookstore’s Paperback Book Club.

Our Editor’s Guide to Third Spaces

Meet your neighbors, and connect with new friends in third spaces. Beyond work and home, it’s the art centers, gyms, libraries, parks, restaurants...
As a member of the Sprinkle Squad, Rachel Max bakes cakes for children facing adversity through the For Goodness Cakes nonprofit.

Rachel Bakes Cakes Shares Sweet Gifts

Rachel Max uses her baking skills to uplift others. If ever there’s an occasion that calls for a sweet celebration, Rachel Max stands at the ready....
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 June/July 2026 Issue

Welcome to the June/July 2026 Issue

A few months ago, I got a little stuck in my phone. I did exactly what I worry my teens will do: I started doomscrolling, focusing on lots of bad...
Avid reader Bethany Foulds and Ashley Christopherson, owner of Niche Books in Lakeville, chat at the bookstore’s Paperback Book Club.

Our Editor’s Guide to Third Spaces

Meet your neighbors, and connect with new friends in third spaces. Beyond work and home, it’s the art centers, gyms, libraries, parks, restaurants...
As a member of the Sprinkle Squad, Rachel Max bakes cakes for children facing adversity through the For Goodness Cakes nonprofit.

Rachel Bakes Cakes Shares Sweet Gifts

Rachel Max uses her baking skills to uplift others. If ever there’s an occasion that calls for a sweet celebration, Rachel Max stands at the ready....
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...

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We have been blessed with almost three decades of combined service in the financial services industry, working together since 2010. Our values-based approach, listening skills and attention to detail have benefited clients in every class of wealth. We believe in “Service above Self” and we will not compromise on our integrity or ethics. This approach applies to the recommendations we make that keep our clients first. The model, process and skill we provide has earned Stonebrooke Wealth Management Inc. the 5-Star Wealth Manager of the Year each year since 2011. We were also recognized in...

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Welcome to the June/July 2026 Issue

Welcome to the June/July 2026 Issue

A few months ago, I got a little stuck in my phone. I did exactly what I worry my teens will do: I started doomscrolling, focusing on lots of bad news with the excuse that I had to “stay informed.”...

Our Editor’s Guide to Third Spaces

Our Editor’s Guide to Third Spaces

Meet your neighbors, and connect with new friends in third spaces. Beyond work and home, it’s the art centers, gyms, libraries, parks, restaurants and shops that add meaning to life. These third...

Focus on Cities South 2026 Open for Submissions

Focus on Cities South 2026 Open for Submissions

When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in between, odds are it captures a glimpse of what...

The Ultimate Mac & Cheese Upgrade

The Ultimate Mac & Cheese Upgrade

Consider celebrating National Lobster Day on June 15 with this delicious turn for Lobster Mac & Cheese, courtesy of Katie Tomsche of Lunds & Byerlys. “This rich, delicious comfort food only...

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