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...
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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...
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,...
Unwrapping Warmth and Dignity
What was once a family joke—Grandma Lucy’s annual Christmas gift of socks and underwear—became a call to action for one Eagan family. After Grandma...
Nonfiction Page Turners
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell What causes people to join groups with dangerous or troublesome outcomes? Author Amanda...
Minnesota Zoo Cares for Two Orphaned Sea Otter Pups
Learn more about Nuka and Denali and their road to recovery. On October 27, the Minnesota Zoo announced via press release that two abandoned...
An Easy, Pleasing Turkey Day Side Dish
I’m hosting Thanksgiving for the first time in a very long time. Despite my years of culinary experience, I’m a little nervous. It’s likely there...
Cranberry Sauce Is Just the Start
There’s a myriad of ways to enjoy cranberries this season. Here’s the differences between a few favorites: Cranberry relish is raw, fresh and tart....
360 Communities: Feeding Community
As a new transplant to Lakeville, Erin Lemke was hoping to meet people and get more involved with the community when she signed up to volunteer with...
Sweet Hobby
Baking has always been a hobby for Bill Von Bank of Prior Lake, but a few years ago, Von Bank realized that his hobby could provide him a new way to...
Shopping for Scares
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix Horrorstör answers the question we all have had: What would happen if an unspecified ready-to-assemble furniture store...
A Season for Hotdish
I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly 30 years, but I didn’t grow up here. Hotdish wasn’t part of my culinary upbringing. I didn’t have my first bite...
Level Up On Flavor with Torani Syrups
It doesn’t have to take much effort to transform a basic drink into something special. A little muddled fruit, a citrus garnish and a few pumps of...
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...
(Hot) Dog Days of Summer
Hot dogs might not require much in the way of my culinary expertise, but they’re fun. Still, I have high taste expectations. In my estimation, the...
Recipes To Celebrate Blackberry Season
Blackberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and a good source of fiber, but mostly they’re just delicious! They’re also easy to incorporate...
Wake Up Call With Gus Dean Coffee
Need an extra caffeine and flavor boost to perk up? Gus Dean, also known as “The Coffee Guy”, adds Coco-Cola to his Mocha Java Cold Brew. “Mocha...
Start the Day with Hope Breakfast Bar
The third Twin Cities location of Hope Breakfast Bar recently opened in Eagan, complete with a family-friendly menu designed to cater to its new...