Shop artwork and goods made by local youth. The annual Youth Art and Craft Market is back for its 10th year on August 14. Hosted by Prior...
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Annual Lakeville Art Festival Celebrates Creativity
Set on the scenic grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, the annual Lakeville Art Festival offers an intimate setting to shop unique works of...
Sarah Lang Introduces Families to Global Flavors
Around the world in a few bites. Sarah Lang never planned on becoming a professional chef. The Lakeville resident didn’t attend culinary school, nor...
Travel Agent Cheryl Leitschuh Offers Well-Aged Adventure
Travel agent Cheryl Leitschuh helps clients plan meaningful, comfortable trips in their 60s, 70s and beyond. “Travel is like a puzzle,” says Cheryl...
Lakeville North High School Student Garners Artistic Recognition
Lakeville North High School senior Fiona Hamer’s self-portrait earned an Honorable Mention at the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards last spring. “I...
Applewood Orchard Opens for the Season
From First Kiss to Snow Sweet, apples abound from late August through October at Applewood Orchard. Since it opened to the public in 1999, the...
Books from Local Author
Doorman Wanted by Glenn R. Miller Henry Franken inherits a fortune and a residential building on the Upper East Side of New York from his late...
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...
Fun Summer Reads
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Released in April by a beloved Minnesota author, this is a perfect summer read for lovers of animals and...
Garden-Themed Books for Green Thumbs
Jump into summer with these flower and garden-based titles. Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest & Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms...
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...
Chalk Art Festivals Are Coming to Town This Summer
Chalk art festivals are growing in popularity with artists and art-lovers. The road becomes a canvas as artists descend on two local downtowns to...
Names With Steph Helps Parents Find the Perfect Name
Apple Valley resident is an expert at helping parents find the perfect name. Steph Coffield is a gregarious creative with a unique talent: helping...
Dip Into Delicious Summer Spreads
Summer days will be even brighter with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best—it’s summer get-togethers....
Fantastic Mini Getaways To Help You Escape the Everyday
Explore microcations that feel worlds away. Need a break, but lack the time? Seek out one of these microcations—destinations without a ton of travel...
Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog Features Activities for All Ages
Lakeville’s annual Panorama of Progress (Pan-O-Prog) festival returns for its 59th year this July with nearly two weeks of exciting activities....
Cabin Camping at Cedar Lake Farm
Experience the joy of camping without the hassle of a tent at the Camper Cabins in nearby parks. Four new cabins opened in October at Cedar Lake...
Award-winning Titles
James by Percival Everett National Book Award winner in 2024 and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, this retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry...
Bowl of Lemons
Dan Petrov’s Bowl of Lemons quietly reflects on the ordinary moments that hold deeper significance. As an oil painting instructor, Petrov’s mastery...
Mindful Titles To Improve Mental Health
Healing With Nature: Mindfulness and Somatic Practices to Heal from Trauma by Rochelle Calvert This gem of a book includes written and audio...
