by Jennifer Pitterle | Dec 1, 2025 | Local Makers
Let’s Dish celebrates two decades and expands its ready-to-bake options. When the holiday season kicks into high gear, the heat is on—especially in the kitchen. Meal preparation can feel like it’s on a never-ending rotation. Cooking food for a celebration here or...
by Alexandra Tostrud | Dec 1, 2025 | Education, Giving Back, Pets, Wellness
A Lakeville-based nonprofit raises dogs to help people throughout the community. If you’ve met one of the school resource dogs at Lakeville Area Schools, you’ve seen Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (PawPADS) in action. The Lakeville-based nonprofit raised Hero,...
by Katie Tomsche | Dec 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Recipes
This recipe is light and fluffy, filling the kitchen with the dreamy scent of maple syrup. And that buttery Maple-Rum Glaze? It forms a golden, almost butterscotch-like crust, taking this cake to the next level. It’s an outstanding make-ahead hostess gift that can be...
by Scarlett Larson | Dec 1, 2025 | Arts, Noteworthy
The Mousetrap is a classic murder mystery play based on Agatha Christie’s short story Three Blind Mice. This show is known for its intricate plot and masterful storytelling, and it captivates audiences with suspense and intrigue. The production of The Mousetrap in...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Dec 1, 2025 | Wellness
Lakeville massage therapists offer structural integration for better movement. When Lakeville’s Natalie Hammer began studying massage therapy a few years ago, she discovered a lesser-known modality that felt “more like a puzzle that you’re solving,” she says. “I...
by Diane Meyer | Dec 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
“The air was biting, my face and fingers were numb, but the view was too incredible to pass up,” Kelly Mcrozek says of her determination to get outside and score a photo of this extraordinary winter sundog—bright spots of light that appear on either side of the sun....
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2025 | Arts, Entertain, Interior Design, Shops
So much time and attention go into planning big holiday meals. From developing the menu to prepping the food, it can be easy to overlook the finer details. But it’s the little things, like the scent of fresh greenery, eyecatching florals and handmade art, that set the...
by Claire Krieger | Oct 24, 2025 | Arts
The Twin Cities Ballet is reviving Loyce Houlton’s iconic choreography. Debuting November 1 and 2, Lakeville’s Twin Cities Ballet (TCB) presents a revival of the show Carmina Burana at St. Paul’s Fitzgerald Theater. The ballet, composed by Carl Orff, is based on 24...
by Claire Krieger | Oct 24, 2025 | Entertain, Sports
The golf entertainment venue offers immersive play for guests of all skill levels. Open to the public since October 4, LaunchPad Golf is located right next to Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake. The new driving range provides two floors of heated golfing suites that...
by Liz Potasek | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Growing up, my family and I spent hours around my grandparents’ round kitchen table, overlooking Lake Minnetonka. We played endless games of Scrabble and snacked on whatever we could find in my grandma’s kitchen. The afternoons were long and cozy. Lately, I find...
by Paul Zyla | Oct 1, 2025 | Education, Noteworthy
Today, most homes have smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, smart speakers, thermostats, cameras and doorbells. While these tools can help us learn and stay connected, they can also open the door to online risks. Here are three easy ways to help keep your family safe:...
by Emma Souza | Oct 1, 2025 | Drinks, Local Makers, Noteworthy
Some things were just made to go together, so when the owners of Lakeville’s Tapestry Coffee purchased Donut Star, which has locations in Lakeville and Burnsville, last summer, it seemed like a natural pairing. Both businesses are known for their innovative seasonal...
by Liz Potasek | Oct 1, 2025 | Book Club
A Lakeville author uses her paranormal encounters to inspire others. Lakeville author Jessica Freeburg has always been drawn to creepy tales: She still has a battered copy of her favorite childhood book, Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick, and as an adult, she...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertain, Local Makers
Native Harvest Catering blends traditional foodways with modern dishes for memorable—and delicious—events. A culinary store both modern and ancient is unfolding in Prior Lake—one wild rice bowl at a time. Native Harvest Catering, an enterprise of the Shakopee...
by Emma Souza | Oct 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
“Whenever I wake up and see fog outside, I head to a local park to enjoy the unique conditions,” says hobbyist photographer Kirsten Otting. “I love photographing woodlands in fog—it adds such a beautiful atmosphere and allows you to isolate subjects easily … on this...
