Real Americans by Rachel Khong Lily Chen and Matthew Allen can’t be more opposite, but that doesn’t stop them from falling in love. Matthew comes...
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Deck the Bookshelves This December
Whether you’re looking for gift ideas for the bookworms in your life or a great pick to snuggle up with this season, here’s a selection of books to...
Prior Lake’s DecemBRRR Dazzle 2024 Will Light Up the Night
The annual holiday festival introduces a new tree lighting ceremony. Embrace the spirit of the season at Prior Lake’s DecemBRRR Dazzle event,...
Big Characters
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki Despite humble beginnings in Michigan, Marjorie Post, heiress to her father’s Post Cereal...
Local Experts Share How To Elevate Your Holiday Gatherings
Plan a meaningful event to bring friends and family together. Balancing packed schedules with the need to connect with family and friends can be...
Runner Keri Traub Explores Every Mile of Lakeville
Join Keri Traub on her journey to explore every mile of Lakeville and neighboring cities, one street at a time. Keri Traub, a Lakeville IT...
Introduce Kids to Global Flavors
Introducing kids to global cooking at a young age can make a dramatic difference in limiting picky eating. But sometimes it's not easy! When we make...
The Healing Power of Friendship
The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister This heartwarming, hopeful and delicious novel will give you all the feels as you enter...
Set the Scene for Fall
Mrs. England by Stacey Halls For readers that crave the dark suspense of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights try this story set in 1904 West Yorkshire,...
Streamline Your Holidays
Staying organized over the holiday season can be difficult, but with these two tips, you can relax, enjoy the holidays and stay organized every...
Reimagined Reality
A Better World by Sarah Langan The Farmer-Bowen family is invited to live in a company town of Plymouth Valley, a gated community for the .0001...
Artist JuliAnne Jonker Crafts a Creative Oasis in Her Home
An Apple Valley artist builds a welcoming, creative space in her art-filled home. Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through many...
Allergen-Friendly Holidays
Are you hosting this holiday season? While Hy-Vee dietitians can’t help you clean your kitchen in preparation for your guests, we can help you...
Meet the Minnesota Makers Shines a Spotlight on Local Artisans
In her annual gift guide, a writer connects Minnesota artisans with shoppers. Michelle M. Sharp, though she’s originally from Chicago, is now a bona...
Top Picks for Halloween Festivities Around Town
The amount of choices for Halloween festivals is abundant, but our family doesn’t like to miss Lakeville’s annual Haunted Forest Festival at Steve...
Smooth Skating at Two New Refrigerated Rinks
Last year’s warm winter shortened the out-door ice skating season, but two refrigerated rinks in Lakeville and Eagan, set to open in November, will...
Community Halloween Party Hosts Spirited Fun
An annual Halloween party brings the whole community together. Set the scene for Halloween with the Community Halloween Party in Prior Lake. The...
Two Picks for Young Bookworms
As summer ends, middle grade readers (ages 8–12) will enjoy these books with mystery, time travel and unlikely friends. A Spoonful of Time by Flora...
Backstage at Children’s Theatre Company With Kyia Britts
Kyia Britts was always a “sports kid” growing up, but when her brother auditioned for a play at their church, Britts followed suit. Then as a fifth...
What’s a (Grad) Party Without Food?
Aside from the graduate, food is a major attraction at any graduation party. If the thought of making all the food yourself is giving you pause,...
