For fans of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple or readers who love a multilayered mystery story with heart, I’d suggest curling up with Karen Dukess’s...
Noteworthy
A Deliciously Simple Cake for the Holiday Season
This recipe is light and fluffy, filling the kitchen with the dreamy scent of maple syrup. And that buttery Maple-Rum Glaze? It forms a golden,...
Catch a Captivating Play
The Mousetrap is a classic murder mystery play based on Agatha Christie’s short story Three Blind Mice. This show is known for its intricate plot...
Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s close the year with some exciting news. Best of Cities South is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the...
Keep Kids Safe Online
Today, most homes have smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, smart speakers, thermostats, cameras and doorbells. While these tools can help us learn...
Donut Star and Tapestry Coffee Are the Perfect Pairing
Some things were just made to go together, so when the owners of Lakeville’s Tapestry Coffee purchased Donut Star, which has locations in Lakeville...
Cosmic Designs
Eric Holey’s Northern Lights Bowl (July 2020) is a striking 18-inch wide stoneware piece that reflects his dedication to creating large, gracefully...
Sizzling Recipes for Fall Bonfires
Let’s be clear: we will always support s’mores as the bonfire foodie champ. But, as Minnesotans, we appreciate making the most of our time outdoors...
“Witchcraft for Wayward Girls”
It is 1970, and 15-year-old Fern arrives at a home for unwed mothers in Florida. Sent by her parents, Fern prepares to wait out the next few months....
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...
Sliding Into Prior Lake
In 1928, Tom Simpkins, the owner of Green Heights resort on Prior Lake, built a 35-foot by 116-foot wooden water slide. Small toboggans were used to...
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...
Three Smoothies To Start Your Morning Right
Getting out the door in the morning for work, school or otherwise can present some challenges, and it’s important to fuel up for the day ahead....
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...
Serve up Something Delicious for Father’s Day Brunch
With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch...
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...
Prior Lake’s First Tourist Destination
The Grainwood Hotel opened May 15, 1879, on the shore of Prior Lake with a grand ball for distinguished guests from all over the state. At...
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...
