In 1928, Tom Simpkins, the owner of Green Heights resort on Prior Lake, built a 35-foot by 116-foot wooden water slide. Small toboggans were used to...
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Green Heron Fishing at Lebanon Hills Park
Hobbyist photographer Mark Dobbelmann captures a Green Heron searching for its meal. If there’s one similarity between photography and birding, it’s...
Meet Four Local High School Students Who Shine Bright
When we asked local high school administrators to nominate incoming high school seniors who are making a positive impact in their school community,...
Prior Lake’s Miracle League Field Provides Opportunities for All
The Koenigs could see the problem clearly in their own family: They had two kids, and one had an abundance of opportunities to pursue activities,...
Mountain Golf Takes a Swing at Tradition
Mountain golf is a challenging combination of the classic game and wild terrain. For as long as Robert and David Linner can remember, mountain golf...
Our Editor Explores the Best Places To Swim, Bike and Walk
While I have no plans to compete in a serious triathlon anytime soon, my perfect summer day definitely involves a beach, a bike ride and a run, hike...
Explore Your Best of Cities South 2025 Winners
Discover the results of our Readers’ Choice Poll. Even the most passionate fans of winter have to admit that summer in Minnesota can be magical....
Focus on Cities South 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each year, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of the Apple Valley, Lakeville and Prior...
Prior Lake’s First Tourist Destination
The Grainwood Hotel opened May 15, 1879, on the shore of Prior Lake with a grand ball for distinguished guests from all over the state. At...
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Announces New President
Prior Lake’s Tamara Kangas Erickson will build upon a “remarkable legacy.” In 1981, Tamara Kangas Erickson set foot on the stage of Chanhassen...
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...
