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...
Miss Minnesota USA is Speaking Up
Megan Rivera found her voice competing in pageants. If there’s one thing reigning Miss Minnesota USA Megan Rivera wants you to know, it’s this: “I...
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...
Join Lakeville’s Community Cleanup
Get inspired for Earth Day at Lakeville’s free celebration. Join the Lakeville community in supporting a city-wide commitment to sustainability and...
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Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
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,...
Noteworthy
“Buffalo Fluffalo”
If you’re looking for picture books to fill an Easter basket this year, my top pick is You’re in Good Paws by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by...
Grand Prairie Park Opening
Lakeville’s much-anticipated first splashpad will open on Memorial Day weekend as a part of the new Grand Prairie Park (7700 185th St. W.), which is...
Try a New Leaf
Known for vibrant swirls of color, dramatic textures and beautiful leaves, few plants offer foliage as visually stunning as Rex begonias. Their...
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...
Events
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...
Suds for Scholars
The Lakeville Chamber Foundation hosts the annual Suds for Scholars, which supports local scholarships. Guests can enjoy appetizers, craft brews,...
Lakeville High School Job Fair
This job fair is designed for local companies who are hiring high school students now, or for summer 2026 positions. This job fair is for high...
Lakeville High School Job Fair
This job fair is designed for local companies who are hiring high school students now, or for summer 2026 positions. This job fair is for high...
In This 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 community pool and swimming in the lake with my cousins....
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 beautiful venue for entertaining family and friends....
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 bruschetta while watching the sunset over farm...
Friends in High Places
Nate Nelson frequents the Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville to enjoy the calm mornings, and one of his favorite things to do is photograph the animals who call the serene landscape home. “If you...
“Buffalo Fluffalo”
If you’re looking for picture books to fill an Easter basket this year, my top pick is You’re in Good Paws by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by Kathryn Durst. This funny story follows a little boy...
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