Baking has always been a hobby for Bill Von Bank of Prior Lake, but a few years ago, Von Bank realized that his hobby could provide him a new way to...
Local Makers
Travel Through Taste at Great Tea Road Co.
Shop owner brings a taste of her culture to Prior Lake. At Titima Vangvanitchyakorn’s Prior Lake tea shop, a world of flavors sits in clear glass...
Apple Valley Lunds & Byerlys Grand Opening
A couple hundred people gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new Lunds & Byerlys store in Apple Valley. Here are some highlights...
Lunds & Byerlys Is Coming to Apple Valley
Whether you’re in need of a quick dinner, a beer on a rooftop patio or a week’s worth of groceries, the new Lunds & Byerlys in Apple Valley aims...
Gus Dean Coffee Brews up the Perfect Cup
The owner of Gus Dean Coffee roasts beans to make the perfect cup. Eagan entrepreneur Gus Dean recalls his mother’s coffee-making ritual in vivid...
Drink to Your Health with Locally-brewed Kombucha
On tap or in a can, Bootlegger Brewing perfects kombucha. In 2015, Jake Haneman took a wild leap with his career. He left his successful engineering...
Fulfill That February Chocolate Fix
Chocolate is more than a sweet treat at Masterpiece Chocolates—it’s an art form. Dale and Linda Lokkesmoe opened the chocolate shop at Southfork...
Easiest Way to Eat Local
Community Supported Agriculture programs shorten the route from farm to table. From field to plate in less than 48 hours, local farms get their food...
Sweet Valentine’s Treats From Local Makers
Savor that classic Valentine gift in many forms at these local shops. February is chocolate season. If there’s ever a time to indulge in a sweet...
OMNI Brewing Opens New Winery in Rosemount
OMNI Brewing is brewing more than just beer. Omni translates to “of all things.” Through its beer and comfortable atmosphere, Omni Brewing in Maple...
