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,”...

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,”...
The Lakeville Public Safety Foundation pairs first responders with kids in need to make their holidays brighter. Every December, local police...
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...
The Prior Lake High School Junior Optimist Club is the world’s largest. Confirmation came from the Junior Optimist Club International conference...
The Eagan Community Foundation creates an inclusive international food-tasting fundraiser. World flavors that highlight local culture are on the...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
After living in a nursing home while recuperating from an illness, Jennifer Smith wanted to improve the experience for others. In 2012, Smith...
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 Liz Potasek tries a quick dip in a freezing lake. At age 22, Lakeville native Christopher Mosier was in great physical shape, training with...
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 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....
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...
Food pantry serving Dakota County relocates to Eagan. Poverty hides in the suburbs, especially for seniors and children. The Open Door food pantry...
Hit the trails in Lakeville. Run the Ritter combines beautiful trails and a great running community with homegrown conservation efforts. In 2018,...