Sweet Treasures: A Story of Bitter and Sweet
Apple Valley baker and Food Network alum Ann Alaboud faced her cancer diagnosis—in and out of the kitchen. Apple Valley baker Ann Alaboud has a...
How Natalie Darwitz Changed The Game In The Professional Women’s Hockey League
Natalie Darwitz has spent a lifetime redefining hockey for women, and now she’s leading the new professional women’s hockey team in Minnesota. When...
Editor Takes the Polar Plunge
Editor Liz Potasek tries a quick dip in a freezing lake. At age 22, Lakeville native Christopher Mosier was in great physical shape, training with...
Winter Beauty
A frost-covered tree takes home top honors in the Seasons category of our annual photo contest. Kirsten Otting is a lifelong fan of photography. She...
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Stonebrooke Wealth Management
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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Learning Through Travel
Animal lovers with a keen sense of adventure can go on vacation with the Minnesota Zoo. The zoo offers “edventures” for adults and teens to locales...
Community Builders
These two children’s books are perfect for celebrating Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March. The Free Book Buggie...
A Fresh (Out)Look
Betty Boley was volunteering at her son’s school when she noticed that some of the children could use some help with their hair. As the oldest child...
Brunch for Two
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, including a springtime holiday event or bridal or baby shower? Look no further. This...
Events
Easter Bunny Breakfast
Hop on over and join us for our annual Easter Bunny Breakfast. Enjoy breakfast, a visit with the Easter Bunny, face painting, baby animals and a two...
Golden Egg Hunt
Find the golden eggs in our parks and complete the challenges. Beginning March 23, 2024, we will be giving out clues to find four golden eggs in our...
Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo
The Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo is the largest home show south-of-the-river. Over 120 Home & Garden related businesses and organizations...
In This Issue
Meet Your Best of Cities South 2024 Finalists
Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Prior Lake have to offer. The reader poll is closed and the votes are tallied. Now, it’s...
Eagan Restaurant Week Returns
This year features many beloved local restaurants and a new mobile pass. It’s not too late to explore local restaurants as a part of the fourth annual Eagan Restaurant Week, organized by Enjoy...
Welcome to the February/March 2024 Issue
A year ago at this time, I was putting together the very first issue of this magazine and nervously anticipating its arrival in your mailbox. I was so excited to have an opportunity to write about...
Three Fun and Local Staycation Destinations
When you can’t go far, take a mini-break at these local destinations. Whether you’re constrained by time, work or family obligations, there are plenty of small ways to break up a long winter without...
Winter Beauty
A frost-covered tree takes home top honors in the Seasons category of our annual photo contest. Kirsten Otting is a lifelong fan of photography. She took pictures when traveling as a hobby, but in...