by Judy Diller | Feb 1, 2026 | History, Noteworthy, Weddings
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 white wedding dress, which started in Victorian England, grew in popularity during the 1800s, many brides in this era...
by Mollee Francisco | Feb 1, 2026 | Arts, Weddings
Dance workshops help couples perfect the dip and dazzle. If anyone knows their way around a dance floor, it’s Monica Mohn. “I’m a performer at heart,” she says. The three-time USA Dance National Champion for ballroom dance has been dancing since grade school, and...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2026 | Arts, Education, Noteworthy, Weddings
Whether it’s on place cards or an invitation, calligraphy provides an extra flourish to make weddings feel extra special. Calligraphy instructor Allison Hague teaches calligraphy through Sip & Script, a company that offers calligraphy classes to hobbyists and...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2026 | Book Club, Noteworthy, Weddings
The protagonist in Lakeville author Loretta Ellsworth’s latest novel, The Jilted Countess, has a lot going on: She’s a Hungarian countess whose family lost everything in World War II; she just had her heart broken by the American man who promised to marry her; and...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2026 | Shops, Style, Weddings
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 yet, it can be challenging to commit to a piece of jewelry that’s supposed to be worn ’til death do you part. Edessa...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2026 | Weddings
Prior Lake native Anya (née Diehl) Dombek married Riley Dombek on August 23, 2025, at Urban Daisy Event Space in Minneapolis. “Our goal was a wedding that felt elevated but also true to us: beautiful details, lots of laughter and an atmosphere where everyone felt...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2026 | Arts, Entertain
Celebrate the 15th annual Dance with Me Ball. Children can invite their favorite adult to the Dance with Me Ball on February 28 at Prior Lake High School. The evening includes DJ music, family-friendly crafts, light refreshments and professional photos available for...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2026 | Featured, Weddings
A Prior Lake couple’s week of festivities incorporates Christian, Hindu and Indian traditions. Aarushi Sarkari and Shane Will met as students at Prior Lake High School and married 12 years later in Minneapolis, marking the start of their life together with a multiday...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Feb 1, 2026 | Entertain, Featured, Recipes, Restaurants, Weddings
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 last meal the morning after the big day. (Some folks cheekily call it “the recovery brunch.”) Katherine Meier and her...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Feb 1, 2026 | Featured, Weddings
Vibrant hues played a key role at one local couple’s summer wedding. Last June at Chaska’s Woodland Glasshaus at Bavaria Downs, Prior Lake native Alayna Lotto and her husband, Christian Sorensen, celebrated their wedding with 175 guests and an elegant, colorful vibe...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jan 22, 2026 | Education, Featured
Eighth graders are given the opportunity to explore future careers. On January 14, students from Lakeville’s three public and two private schools gathered at the Airlake Airport for a different type of field trip. The annual Stepping into your Future event offers...
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
My family thinks I have a problem: too many mugs. I love to drink coffee each morning, and I somehow got into the habit of collecting handmade ceramic mugs. I have a blue one from Puerto Rico that’s shockingly light weight (the artist told me it was due to a unique...
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2025 | Drinks, Entertain
Liven up your holiday celebrations with inspiration from Prior Lake’s Rhino Wine Bar. Tucked into downtown Prior Lake, Rhino Wine Bar offers more than just a glass of wine: It’s a chance for grown-ups to exhale the stress of the day. The initial inspiration for the...
by Diane Meyer | Dec 1, 2025 | Outdoors
Brighten up a dark night with a luminary walk in Lakeville. An enchanting way to savor a tranquil night, this year’s Illumination Walk at Ritter Farm Park on January 9 promises peace and respite in the outdoors. Instead of shying away from the darkness outside,...
by Ashley Christopherson | Dec 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
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 newest book, Welcome to Murder Week. After main character Cath’s mother dies, Cath finds tickets for an upcoming Murder...
