Princess Jewelry Details Timeless Engagement Ring Styles
Navigate the first big decision of your life together. Once you’ve found the perfect person, finding the perfect ring shouldn’t be that hard. And...
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...
Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Writing
Whether it’s on place cards or an invitation, calligraphy provides an extra flourish to make weddings feel extra special. Calligraphy instructor...
Curtains Rise for “Guys and Dolls” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The classic musical marks Tamara Kangas Erickson’s directorial debut, opening February 20. Since becoming the president and the artistic director...
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The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce is the influential regional voice that champions promotion and improvement of the business environment, cultivating vibrant regional and local communities. With over 470 members, we are the voice of business, nonprofit and community partners throughout the DCR Chamber region on county and state-wide public policy initiatives. Our work concentrates on workforce, advocacy, community, and connections. We serve as the local Chamber of Commerce for nine cities, including Eagan, Empire, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Rosemount,...
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Lakeville Area Historical Society Shares a Vintage Wedding
John F. Kehrer and Cecelia Rose Young were married on November 8, 1887, at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. While the trend of wearing a...
Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Writing
Whether it’s on place cards or an invitation, calligraphy provides an extra flourish to make weddings feel extra special. Calligraphy instructor...
“The Jilted Countess”
The protagonist in Lakeville author Loretta Ellsworth’s latest novel, The Jilted Countess, has a lot going on: She’s a Hungarian countess whose...
“Welcome to Murder Week”
For fans of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple or readers who love a multilayered mystery story with heart, I’d suggest curling up with Karen Dukess’s...
Events
Provision Law Firm Estate Planning Workshop
Planning ahead isn’t just paperwork—it’s about making sure your family is cared for and your wishes are honored. At Provision Law Firm, we guide...
Wednesday Night Live: Tjärnblom
A Scandinavian-style string band, Tjärnblom travels on a modern "Snoose Boulevard Highway" of Finnish, Minnesotan and Swedish tunes, old and new....
Spring Showcase
Join us at the Spring Showcase—a free, family-friendly event celebrating local businesses and everything new for the season. Explore home and garden...
Pan-O-Prog Run
The running course will take you along the beautiful west side of Lake Marion. Race includes a 1-mile and a 4-mile run, and a free 1/2-mile Fun Run...
Youth Shore Fishing Contest
Gear up for the 38th annual Youth Shore Fishing Contest at Casperson Park. Youth are invited to fish away the morning on Lake Marion in search of...
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Curtains Rise for “Guys and Dolls” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The classic musical marks Tamara Kangas Erickson’s directorial debut, opening February 20. Since becoming the president and the artistic director for Chanhassen Dinner Theatres last April, Tamara...
Local Athletes Compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Meet those from the West Metro who have gold medal dreams. The Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games arrives on February 6, and the North Star State will be well...
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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 our house, it’s really hard to turn off my brain...
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