The Apple Valley Arts Foundation supports live music and education. On Friday nights in the summer, Apple Valley’s Kelley Park is abuzz thanks to...
Outdoors
Cool Down at the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
Our family loves spending summer days playing at the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center because the size of the waterpark is not overwhelming, and...
Lakeville’s Antlers Park Reopens for Summer
A beachfront park in Lakeville opens with major upgrades. After a year-long closure for renovations, one of Lakeville’s most popular parks has...
Pickleball Takes Local Communities by Storm
With more outdoor courts and support from local entrepreneurs, pickleball is growing. Pickleball has been gaining traction at senior centers and...
Pickleball Courts and Tournaments Around Town
Pack up your paddles and try your game on these south metro courts. Apple Valley Johnny Cake Ridge Park West 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple...
Editor Takes the Polar Plunge
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...
February Fun at Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter Fest
Gather with the community at Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter Fest. Embrace the winter with Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter Fest. The event provides a warm...
Join in on January Adventures at Cleary Lake Regional Park
Stay active this winter with outdoor programming in Prior Lake. It’s easy to get a little stir crazy in January, but there’s an easy escape from...
Winter Fun at Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Gear up to explore the great outdoors this winter with Dakota County parks programming. Cold temperatures don’t keep Minnesotans cooped up, and...
Family Fun Around Town This Winter
Think outside the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When visitors come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it...
Embrace the Chill
The Cleary Lake Winter Trailhead provides a great opportunity to explore winter sports. Once there’s enough snow on the ground, the golf course at...
Run the Ritter Celebrates Five Years
Hit the trails in Lakeville. Run the Ritter combines beautiful trails and a great running community with homegrown conservation efforts. In 2018,...
Join the Fun at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Spend an evening strolling through thousands of glowing, carved pumpkins at the Minnesota Zoo’s fifth annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. This year’s...
Fall into Art
Meet local artists, buy original artwork or make your own masterpiece at these art events in September: Eagan Art Block The fifth annual Eagan Art...
Our Village School Brings Kids to Nature
Maria Stalsberg created an outdoor school to reimagine education during the pandemic. Maria Stalsberg wasn’t planning on homeschooling her four...
Eagan Named 11th in Nation for Families
Fortune Magazine named Eagan the 11th best place for families to live in the United States. It’s the only city in Minnesota that made the annual...
Volunteers Make the Lakefront Music Fest a Success
Volunteers make the Lakefront Music Fest successful for concertgoers and the community. In its 14th year, the Lakefront Music Fest has become an...
Fourth of July Festivities for 2023
Every town has its own way of letting freedom ring. From boat parades to classic car cruises and carnival rides to live music, there’s plenty to do...
Learning in Nature With EcoElsa
Elsa Litecky inspires the next generation of naturalists. Elsa Litecky has enjoyed the beauty of the natural world since she could start climbing...
Summer Thrills
It’s not really summer in Minnesota without a ride on the High Roller, the iconic Valleyfair roller coaster that’s been with the park since it...
