When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...
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Our Editor’s Guide to Third Spaces
Meet your neighbors, and connect with new friends in third spaces. Beyond work and home, it’s the art centers, gyms, libraries, parks, restaurants...
Team Minnesota Is in Full Swing
Mason Eaton and Jake Heinrich are named to Minnesota’s inaugural junior golf team. Aspiring young golfers in the state have a new opportunity for...
Rachel Bakes Cakes Shares Sweet Gifts
Rachel Max uses her baking skills to uplift others. If ever there’s an occasion that calls for a sweet celebration, Rachel Max stands at the ready....
A Prior Lake Family Raises Awareness About CDKL5
Jordyn Hinrichs first realized something was wrong when her daughter Alice Hinrichs was just under 4 weeks old. After a bath, Alice had her first...
Boat Dog
Boat Dog, featuring Milo, a standard poodle who loves to go boating on Prior Lake, won first place in the Pets category of our annual Focus on...
Friends in High Places
Nate Nelson frequents the Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville to enjoy the calm mornings, and one of his favorite things to do is photograph the...
Miss Minnesota USA is Speaking Up
Megan Rivera found her voice competing in pageants. If there’s one thing reigning Miss Minnesota USA Megan Rivera wants you to know, it’s this: “I...
Join Lakeville’s Community Cleanup
Get inspired for Earth Day at Lakeville’s free celebration. Join the Lakeville community in supporting a city-wide commitment to sustainability and...
Life Lessons at Wise Swim School
Swim programs build confidence and comfort around open water. Sabrina Blommel, 8, is a confident young swimmer. Her mom, Kristina Wolfe, remembers...
Discover Your Best of Cities South 2026 Finalists
Curtains Rise for “Guys and Dolls” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The classic musical marks Tamara Kangas Erickson’s directorial debut, opening February 20. Since becoming the president and the artistic director...
Local Athletes Compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Meet those from the West Metro who have gold medal dreams. The Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games arrives on February...
Lakeville Area Historical Society Shares a Vintage Wedding
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...
Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Writing
Whether it’s on place cards or an invitation, calligraphy provides an extra flourish to make weddings feel extra special. Calligraphy instructor...
Lakeville Students Step Into Their Future
Eighth graders are given the opportunity to explore future careers. On January 14, students from Lakeville’s three public and two private schools...
PawPADs Offers Helping Paws
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...
Subzero Sundog
“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...
LaunchPad Golf Lands At The Meadows
The golf entertainment venue offers immersive play for guests of all skill levels. Open to the public since October 4, LaunchPad Golf is located...
