The Eagan Community Foundation creates an inclusive international food-tasting fundraiser. World flavors that highlight local culture are on the...
Giving Back
Raise a Glass at Hops for Hope 2024
Raise your glass in hopes of a brighter future for people living with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and FTD (frontotemporal dementia) at...
Explore Local Trails at the Tour of Lakeville Bike Ride
Tour the town with Lakeville Friends of the Environment. Explore Lakeville’s expanding trail system and bike lanes with the Lakeville Friends of the...
DARTS Helps Older Adults in Dakota County
DARTS celebrates 50 years improving the lives of older adults in Dakota County. At 83, Bob DeNardo is a retired social worker with a mission: to get...
Reaching Our Community’s Kids Celebrates 10 Years
A Prior Lake nonprofit provides weekend meals for kids and families facing hunger at home. When Prior Lake mom Keri Thayer recognized a need at her...
Run for the Roses Promotes Mental Health Awareness
Lakeville Rotary Club’s new Kentucky Derby-themed gala supports Abijah’s on the Backside. On April 20, enjoy a night of dinner, cocktails and...
Step Up for Women
The 32nd annual Minnesota Race for the Cure returns to Viking Lakes for the second time—and moves to the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The 1-mile...
Rick’s Bike Sale Benefits Two Local Charities
Whether you’re searching for a new bike or looking to part with an old one, you’ll want to check out Rick’s Bike Sale in Apple Valley. The 16th...
Bunny Besties Spreads Joy
After living in a nursing home while recuperating from an illness, Jennifer Smith wanted to improve the experience for others. In 2012, Smith...
Letters of Love Club Shares the Love
Grace Berbig inspired a Prior Lake High School club to spread love and support through letters. When Grace Berbig thinks of her mother, Amanda...
Editor Takes the Polar Plunge
Editor Liz Potasek tries a quick dip in a freezing lake. At age 22, Lakeville native Christopher Mosier was in great physical shape, training with...
Unwrapping Warmth and Dignity
What was once a family joke—Grandma Lucy’s annual Christmas gift of socks and underwear—became a call to action for one Eagan family. After Grandma...
Sanya’s Hope for Children
Sanya Pirani has spent her childhood giving back to other children. At age 7, Sanya Pirani knew what she wanted to do with her life: help others....
360 Communities: Feeding Community
As a new transplant to Lakeville, Erin Lemke was hoping to meet people and get more involved with the community when she signed up to volunteer with...
The Open Door Pantry Moves to a New Facility in Viking Lakes.
Food pantry serving Dakota County relocates to Eagan. Poverty hides in the suburbs, especially for seniors and children. The Open Door food pantry...
Run the Ritter Celebrates Five Years
Hit the trails in Lakeville. Run the Ritter combines beautiful trails and a great running community with homegrown conservation efforts. In 2018,...
Volunteers Make the Lakefront Music Fest a Success
Volunteers make the Lakefront Music Fest successful for concertgoers and the community. In its 14th year, the Lakefront Music Fest has become an...
Spreading the Love
An Eagan nonprofit founded by a teenager helped more than 15,000 people in 2022. When Kaitlyn Stock was 13 years old, she loved going to garage...
Rotarian Honored for Work To Eradicate Polio
Lakeville’s Tim Murphy recognized for service work with Edina Rotary. Growing up, Tim Murphy had a front row seat to the devastation that polio...
