Cities South Magazine December 2024/January 2025

Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue

We’re gearing up for the season of giving, but these past few months I’ve had to focus my energy on receiving. A running injury had me negotiating...
Elevate a potluck dessert buffet by creating a beautiful tablescape and setting up serving dishes for guests to fill with sweet offerings.

Local Experts Share How To Elevate Your Holiday Gatherings

Plan a meaningful event to bring friends and family together. Balancing packed schedules with the need to connect with family and friends can be...
Chocolate cookies with peppermint frosting are a holiday tradition at Uniquely Me Bakery.

The Delicious Legacy Behind Uniquely Me Bakery

Micah Zupke shares her grandma’s cherished recipe. Micah Zupke is the legacy baker in her family. She’s the one who provides her family with the...
Keri Traub

Runner Keri Traub Explores Every Mile of Lakeville

Join Keri Traub on her journey to explore every mile of Lakeville and neighboring cities, one street at a time. Keri Traub, a Lakeville IT...
Cities South Magazines October/November 2024

Welcome to the October/November 2024 Issue

The proverb says necessity is the mother of invention, but as many moms can attest, motherhood makes creativity and invention a necessity. As I put...

Sugar Dust & Sprinkles Makes Macaron Magic

A Prior Lake baker designs intricately decorated French macarons. Prior Lake’s Safeera Inayath’s unexpected journey from stay-at-home mom to...
JuliAnne Jonker

Artist JuliAnne Jonker Crafts a Creative Oasis in Her Home

An Apple Valley artist builds a welcoming, creative space in her art-filled home. Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through many...
From breakfast to night caps, The Better Half in Lakeville is open all day.

The Better Half Crafts Perfect Pairings

Whether it’s a date night, brunch with besties or Sunday supper, The Better Half caters to friends and families. A perfect pairing is all about...
Cities South Magazine December 2024/January 2025

Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue

We’re gearing up for the season of giving, but these past few months I’ve had to focus my energy on receiving. A running injury had me negotiating...
Elevate a potluck dessert buffet by creating a beautiful tablescape and setting up serving dishes for guests to fill with sweet offerings.

Local Experts Share How To Elevate Your Holiday Gatherings

Plan a meaningful event to bring friends and family together. Balancing packed schedules with the need to connect with family and friends can be...
Chocolate cookies with peppermint frosting are a holiday tradition at Uniquely Me Bakery.

The Delicious Legacy Behind Uniquely Me Bakery

Micah Zupke shares her grandma’s cherished recipe. Micah Zupke is the legacy baker in her family. She’s the one who provides her family with the...
Keri Traub

Runner Keri Traub Explores Every Mile of Lakeville

Join Keri Traub on her journey to explore every mile of Lakeville and neighboring cities, one street at a time. Keri Traub, a Lakeville IT...
Cities South Magazines October/November 2024

Welcome to the October/November 2024 Issue

The proverb says necessity is the mother of invention, but as many moms can attest, motherhood makes creativity and invention a necessity. As I put...

Sugar Dust & Sprinkles Makes Macaron Magic

A Prior Lake baker designs intricately decorated French macarons. Prior Lake’s Safeera Inayath’s unexpected journey from stay-at-home mom to...
JuliAnne Jonker

Artist JuliAnne Jonker Crafts a Creative Oasis in Her Home

An Apple Valley artist builds a welcoming, creative space in her art-filled home. Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through many...
From breakfast to night caps, The Better Half in Lakeville is open all day.

The Better Half Crafts Perfect Pairings

Whether it’s a date night, brunch with besties or Sunday supper, The Better Half caters to friends and families. A perfect pairing is all about...
First Snowfall

First Snowfall

Christopher Knipe enjoys the view with an eye toward what’s around the bend. “The peaceful stillness of the setting slowed my walk to a stop,” says...

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MLK Day Celebration in Prior Lake Schools

MLK Day Celebration in Prior Lake Schools

Students of all ages come together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  The Rotary Club of Prior Lake, in partnership with Prior Lake Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) will host its 4th annual Dr. Martin...

Book Picks for Fresh Starts

Book Picks for Fresh Starts

Real Americans by Rachel Khong  Lily Chen and Matthew Allen can’t be more opposite, but that doesn’t stop them from falling in love. Matthew comes from a wealthy family on the East coast, and Lily...

Deck the Bookshelves This December

Deck the Bookshelves This December

Whether you’re looking for gift ideas for the bookworms in your life or a great pick to snuggle up with this season, here’s a selection of books to get you in the holiday spirit. Christmas Bells: A...

Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue

Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue

We’re gearing up for the season of giving, but these past few months I’ve had to focus my energy on receiving. A running injury had me negotiating the world on crutches as I healed from a stress...

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