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A Prior Lake Family Raises Awareness About CDKL5
Jordyn Hinrichs first realized something was wrong when her daughter Alice Hinrichs was just under 4 weeks old. After a bath, Alice had her first...
How To Plant for Pollinators
Planting milkweed (Asclepias) is a simple, yet impactful, way to strengthen and support pollinator health right in your own backyard. Don’t worry,...
John Mellencamp Performs at New Mystic Lake Amphitheater
The singer-songwriter is set to perform on July 14 at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater. When John Mellencamp performs at the new Mystic Lake...
Boat Dog
Boat Dog, featuring Milo, a standard poodle who loves to go boating on Prior Lake, won first place in the Pets category of our annual Focus on...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Spring Lake Farm Invites Diners To Savor the Best of the Season
Farm-to-table dinners encourage diners to taste the difference. If you’ve ever wanted to sip spoonfuls of chilled cucumber soup alongside nibbles of...
“Buffalo Fluffalo”
If you’re looking for picture books to fill an Easter basket this year, my top pick is You’re in Good Paws by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by...
Join Lakeville’s Community Cleanup
Get inspired for Earth Day at Lakeville’s free celebration. Join the Lakeville community in supporting a city-wide commitment to sustainability and...
Grand Prairie Park Opening
Lakeville’s much-anticipated first splashpad will open on Memorial Day weekend as a part of the new Grand Prairie Park (7700 185th St. W.), which is...
Try a New Leaf
Known for vibrant swirls of color, dramatic textures and beautiful leaves, few plants offer foliage as visually stunning as Rex begonias. Their...
Curtains Rise for “Guys and Dolls” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The classic musical marks Tamara Kangas Erickson’s directorial debut, opening February 20. Since becoming the president and the artistic director...
Lakeville Area Historical Society Shares a Vintage Wedding
John F. Kehrer and Cecelia Rose Young were married on November 8, 1887, at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. While the trend of wearing a...
Monica E. Mohn Prepares Couples for Their Wedding Dance
Dance workshops help couples perfect the dip and dazzle. If anyone knows their way around a dance floor, it’s Monica Mohn. “I’m a performer at...
Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Writing
Whether it’s on place cards or an invitation, calligraphy provides an extra flourish to make weddings feel extra special. Calligraphy instructor...
“The Jilted Countess”
The protagonist in Lakeville author Loretta Ellsworth’s latest novel, The Jilted Countess, has a lot going on: She’s a Hungarian countess whose...
Princess Jewelry Details Timeless Engagement Ring Styles
Navigate the first big decision of your life together. Once you’ve found the perfect person, finding the perfect ring shouldn’t be that hard. And...
Twirl the Night Away at the Dance With Me Ball
Celebrate the 15th annual Dance with Me Ball. Children can invite their favorite adult to the Dance with Me Ball on February 28 at Prior Lake High...
A Joyful Celebration
Prior Lake native Anya (née Diehl) Dombek married Riley Dombek on August 23, 2025, at Urban Daisy Event Space in Minneapolis. “Our goal was a...
Marriage of Cultures
A Prior Lake couple’s week of festivities incorporates Christian, Hindu and Indian traditions. Aarushi Sarkari and Shane Will met as students at...
