by Hailey Almsted | Oct 1, 2025 | Local Makers
Let’s Dish! brings the ease of cooking back to your table—so you can enjoy the moments that truly matter. Welcome to Let’s Dish!, where your love for home-cooked meals meets the convenience of ready-to-cook perfection. With over 20 years of Minnesota roots, co-founder...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2025 | Local Makers, Recipes
As fall arrives and families gather to mark the turning of the seasons, senior manager of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community food services, Andrew Basil, suggests using what’s available from local growers. “Fall is easily my favorite season for fresh vegetables...
by Emma Souza | Oct 1, 2025 | Gift Guides, Shops
A Prior Lake pop-up shop has shoppers covered for everything from seasonal home décor to holiday giving. The Barn on the Hill Boutique in Prior Lake offers two seasonal pop-up shops, featuring unusual finds from local businesses and artisans. Owner Sandi Gustafson has...
by Scarlett Larson | Oct 1, 2025 | Arts, Education, Noteworthy
Eric Holey’s Northern Lights Bowl (July 2020) is a striking 18-inch wide stoneware piece that reflects his dedication to creating large, gracefully formed vessels. Glazed in Holey’s signature combination, the surface evokes the vibrant glow of the Northern Lights....
by Liz Potasek | Oct 1, 2025 | Build, Interior Design
A Prior Lake family incorporates the best parts of cabin living into their daily lifestyle. The first time that Amy and Doug Johnson toured their home on Prior Lake, they fell in love—with the lot. The original home was a lake cabin they purchased about 12 years ago,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertain, Local Makers, Noteworthy, Outdoors, Recipes
Let’s be clear: we will always support s’mores as the bonfire foodie champ. But, as Minnesotans, we appreciate making the most of our time outdoors and that includes during gatherings around a bonfire at home, the lake or a campsite. Can we agree that we need more...
by Meredith Heneghan | Oct 1, 2025 | Restaurants
A family restaurant brings a taste of Mexican cuisine to Lakeville. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food in Lakeville, look no further than Taqueria Los Compadres. “It’s a dream come true for my parents [Lucas Sanchez and Patricia Habana],” says Edgar Sanchez,...
by Meredith Heneghan | Oct 1, 2025 | Ingredients, Local Makers, Restaurants
Executive chef Andy Shrader incorporates game meat into lodge dinners at the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. The Bacon Wrapped Pheasant and Bison Butter Burger are two clues that Trigger’s Bar & Restaurant’s menu stretches beyond typical American grill fare....
by Erin Holl | Sep 21, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
It is 1970, and 15-year-old Fern arrives at a home for unwed mothers in Florida. Sent by her parents, Fern prepares to wait out the next few months. Her plan is to give birth to her child, place the child up for adoption and return to her home, with her friends and...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Photographers bring our communities into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around Apple Valley, Lakeville and Prior Lake. This summer, these same shutter bugs shared some of their favorite shots in our Focus on Cities South photo...
by Mollee Francisco | Aug 25, 2025 | Education, Shops, Sports, Style
A sports mom creates unique apparel to support local teams. Ally Kubalak had a problem. As her school-aged sons started getting into sports, the Minnetonka mom found herself on the sidelines cheering them on while simultaneously scanning the crowds for school gear...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 15, 2025 | Photo Contest
From June 1–July 31, we invited you to submit your photos of Apple Valley, Lakeville and Prior Lake. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll through our image gallery below and vote for the images you like best by checking the box. Voting is...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 1, 2025 | Weddings
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful, unforgettable details. At Cities South Collection, we embrace celebrating local love stories, and we want to feature...
by Liz Potasek | Aug 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Focus on capabilities instead of limitations.” This sounds like a phrase that could grace a cheesy inspirational poster, but it’s actually a theme I noticed time and again as I put together this issue. There’s the travel agent who’s helping people find the perfect...
by Emma Souza | Aug 1, 2025 | Arts, Shops
Shop artwork and goods made by local youth. The annual Youth Art and Craft Market is back for its 10th year on August 14. Hosted by Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) Community Education, the market features various goods created by local children and teens ages 5...
