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...
Noteworthy
Raise a Glass at Hops for Hope 2024
Raise your glass in hopes of a brighter future for people living with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and FTD (frontotemporal dementia) at...
Blooming Bulbs for Fall
When you think of plants for the fall, flowering bulbs usually don’t come to mind. These bulbs are not well known, but I feel they are worth it. I...
Oktoberfest-style Cocktails
If beer isn’t your thing, have no fear. There are plenty of other delicious drinks to choose from when celebrating Oktoberfest (September 21–October...
Streamline the School Routine
As we head back to school, here are three tips to support your scholars and control clutter: Designate Individual Spaces: Assign specific spaces or...
Father Figures
We Came, We Saw, We Left: A Family Gap Year by Charles Wheelan The Wheelan family decides to take a year away from their busy lives to travel the...
Cook up Some Bloody Mary Burgers
Make Father’s Day extra special with these over-the-top burgers inspired by a classic drink. The flavor-packed patty provides the perfect foil to...
Eat Your Water
You’ve probably heard the eight glasses of water per day rule to help you stay hydrated, but did you know you can eat for hydration, too? It’s...
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...
Step Up for Women
The 32nd annual Minnesota Race for the Cure returns to Viking Lakes for the second time—and moves to the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The 1-mile...
Rick’s Bike Sale Benefits Two Local Charities
Whether you’re searching for a new bike or looking to part with an old one, you’ll want to check out Rick’s Bike Sale in Apple Valley. The 16th...
Skipped Pages
These are great books published in 2023 that might have slipped under your radar. Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent Sally is a middle-aged,...
A Healthy Routine for Dogs
Scenthound, a new dog grooming and health company in Lakeville, helps pups look and feel their best through routine care. Memberships offer monthly...
Raise a Glass To Spring
There’s much to celebrate this season with bridal and baby showers in the offing, as well as Mother’s Day and the opening of the picnic season with...
Learning Through Travel
Animal lovers with a keen sense of adventure can go on vacation with the Minnesota Zoo. The zoo offers “edventures” for adults and teens to locales...
Community Builders
These two children’s books are perfect for celebrating Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March. The Free Book Buggie...
Decadent and Brunch-Worthy Dutch Baby Recipe
Less expected than an egg bake and far faster to make than a quiche, a savory Bacon Camembert Dutch Baby looks and tastes like a decadent treat...
A Fresh (Out)Look
Betty Boley was volunteering at her son’s school when she noticed that some of the children could use some help with their hair. As the oldest child...
Brunch for Two
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, including a springtime holiday event or bridal or baby shower? Look no further. This...
Peppermint Patty in a Glass
Some people made sourdough during the pandemic. Eagan resident Jeff Roslund, co-founder of Dapper Barons Spirits, made batch after batch of liqueur,...
