Prior Lake’s Tamara Kangas Erickson will build upon a “remarkable legacy.” In 1981, Tamara Kangas Erickson set foot on the stage of Chanhassen...
Community
Spot’s Last Stop Is Having a Pawsitive Impact
A Prior Lake dog rescue opens a new community resource center this summer. When Casey Adams started Spot’s Last Stop in 2015, it was a grassroots...
OneBook, OneLakeville Community Read
OneBook, OneLakeville features two books by Minnesota authors. Two mystery novels written by Minnesota authors are the focus of this year’s OneBook,...
Toby Runs
A puppy’s boundless energy captured by a wildlife photographer. Sean Schendel often focuses his lens on nature and wildlife, but he was out for a...
“Wisdom Weavers” Highlights the Ojibwe Language
James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw’s children’s book teaches Ojibwe to kids. After 25 years working as an Ojibwe educator and consultant, James Vukelich...
Lakeville Runs in Honor of Fallen Heroes
Local veterans and military families run together in honor of fallen heroes. On February 17, 2006, Marine Pilot Susan Craig was serving her country...
Announcing the Best of Cities South 2025 Finalists
We invited readers to vote for the best Apple Valley, Lakeville and Prior Lake have to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The...
Countdown to 3.21 Fun
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with games, prizes, crafts, music, face painting, food trucks and more. The second annual 3.21 Fun is organized by...
Twofold Blooms Gives Flowers a Second Life
After Marie Schuhwerck’s wedding in 2020, the clean-up crew ended up throwing away a bunch of flowers used for decorations. “I couldn’t even watch,”...
Tree Frog on Dahlia
Gardener Jodi Martin snapped this shot of a bright green tree frog nestled in a Hollyhill Black Beauty dahlia, one of more than 300 varieties...
MLK Day Celebration in Prior Lake Schools
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...
Shop With a Hero Event Spreads Holiday Joy
The Lakeville Public Safety Foundation pairs first responders with kids in need to make their holidays brighter. Every December, local police...
Moxy Foundation Brings Together Women in Data Science
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...
What To Know About Hockey Day Lakeville 2025
Lakeville’s high school matchup brings the hockey community together. Lakeville North versus South is arguably one of the biggest Minnesota hockey...
Runner Keri Traub Explores Every Mile of Lakeville
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...
First Snowfall
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...
Celebrate Christmas Past at the Dakota City Heritage Village
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...
Behind the Prior Lake High School Junior Optimist Club
The Prior Lake High School Junior Optimist Club is the world’s largest. Confirmation came from the Junior Optimist Club International conference...
Cast Your Vote for Best of Cities South 2025
It's time to celebrate the best that Apple Valley, Lakeville and Prior Lake have to offer! Our Best of Cities South 2025 annual readers' poll offers...
Artist JuliAnne Jonker Crafts a Creative Oasis in Her Home
An Apple Valley artist builds a welcoming, creative space in her art-filled home. Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through many...
