by Alexandra Tostrud | Jan 3, 2025 | Arts, Education
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 Luther King Jr. Celebration from 10 a.m.–noon on January 20, 2025 at...
by Casie Leigh Lukes | Jan 1, 2025 | Book Club
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 was raised in Tampa, Florida, with scientist parents that fled China...
by Casie Leigh Lukes | Dec 5, 2024 | Book Club, Gift Guides, Noteworthy
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 Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini Inspired by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 3, 2024 | Entertain, Outdoors
The annual holiday festival introduces a new tree lighting ceremony. Embrace the spirit of the season at Prior Lake’s DecemBRRR Dazzle event, scheduled from 5–8 p.m. on December 6 at Lakefront Park. The family-friendly event features a photo op with Santa, live ice...
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2024 | Featured
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 fracture in my hip. I couldn’t bear any weight on my right side, which...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Dec 1, 2024 | Giving Back
The Lakeville Public Safety Foundation pairs first responders with kids in need to make their holidays brighter. Every December, local police officers and firefighters are paired with middle and high school students in need of an unforgettable shopping experience....
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2024 | Giving Back
Discover how a bimonthly meeting grew into a nonprofit organization that supports women in the field of data science. On the first Tuesday of every other month, about 30 women gather for dinner to talk data, share career tips and offer support in a male-dominated...
by Karen Mackey | Dec 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki Despite humble beginnings in Michigan, Marjorie Post, heiress to her father’s Post Cereal Company, lived a life of luxury. This historical novel spans from the 1890s to the 1960s, including (and these are just...
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2024 | Drinks, Entertain, Featured, Local Makers
Plan a meaningful event to bring friends and family together. Balancing packed schedules with the need to connect with family and friends can be difficult—especially during this busy season. When we go through the effort of planning and executing a party, we want to...
by Tia Benson | Dec 1, 2024 | Education, Sports
Lakeville’s high school matchup brings the hockey community together. Lakeville North versus South is arguably one of the biggest Minnesota hockey rivalries, and that spirited opposition is the focus of the seventh Annual Hockey Day Lakeville. The “day” is part of a...
by Michael Moody | Dec 1, 2024 | Garden, Noteworthy, Shops
If you’re searching for a thoughtful gardening gift, consider the Fiskars 4-Claw Stand Up Weeder. This tool has truly transformed my gardening routine. Its long handle allows you to stand upright while tackling weeds, sparing your back from bending and kneeling. The...
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2024 | Featured, Local Makers, Recipes
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 taste of her grandma’s distinctive sugar cookie recipe each holiday season. But even as she keeps a legacy alive, she’s...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Dec 1, 2024 | Featured, Outdoors, People, Sports
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 professional and mom of three, has been a runner since college. “Running has always been my time to clear my head, to think...
by Tia Benson | Dec 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
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 amateur photographer Christopher Knipe, who describes himself as more of a walker than a photographer. “As I stood...
by Tia Benson | Dec 1, 2024 | History, Noteworthy
Step back in time to Christmas in the 1900s at the Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington. Taking place the first two weekends in December, the village will be decked out with holiday décor, as visitors enjoy caroling, horse-drawn trolleys, firepits and the...
