Navigate the first big decision of your life together. Once you’ve found the perfect person, finding the perfect ring shouldn’t be that hard. And...
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Florists and Ceramic Artists Create Beautiful Tablescapes
So much time and attention go into planning big holiday meals. From developing the menu to prepping the food, it can be easy to overlook the finer...
The Barn on the Hill Boutique Seasonal Pop-up
A Prior Lake pop-up shop has shoppers covered for everything from seasonal home décor to holiday giving. The Barn on the Hill Boutique in Prior Lake...
15.20 Apparel Elevates the School Apparel Game
A sports mom creates unique apparel to support local teams. Ally Kubalak had a problem. As her school-aged sons started getting into sports, the...
Youth Art and Craft Market Returns for 10th Year
Shop artwork and goods made by local youth. The annual Youth Art and Craft Market is back for its 10th year on August 14. Hosted by Prior...
A Love for Dahlias Blossomed Into Rusty Bucket Flower Company
Jodi Martin’s love for dahlias is the inspiration behind her passion project. It all started with Jodi Martin’s bridal bouquet. She wanted to add a...
Chicwood Candle Co. Reimagines Form and Fuction
There’s nothing standard about the hand-poured candles made by the sisters behind Apple Valley’s Chicwood Candle Co. From the unusual dough bowl and...
Borrowed Blooms Crafts Bouquets That Last Forever
Michele Baldeshwiler’s artfully arranged flowers never wilt. Although they look real, Baldeshwiler styles bouquets made from wooden flowers, which...
Gift for Gardeners
If you’re searching for a thoughtful gardening gift, consider the Fiskars 4-Claw Stand Up Weeder. This tool has truly transformed my gardening...
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...
Storm Creek Focuses on Sustainable Practices
If you’ve ever received a corporate gift—maybe a jacket or a polo shirt with your company’s logo on it—it might’ve originated at Storm Creek, an...
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...
Whimzy Supplies the Fun
Whimzy stocks a curated collection of toys that kids come back to again and again. It’s not a huge space, but it still takes a couple laps to take...
Travel Through Taste at Great Tea Road Co.
Shop owner brings a taste of her culture to Prior Lake. At Titima Vangvanitchyakorn’s Prior Lake tea shop, a world of flavors sits in clear glass...
Apple Valley Lunds & Byerlys Grand Opening
A couple hundred people gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new Lunds & Byerlys store in Apple Valley. Here are some highlights...
Lunds & Byerlys Is Coming to Apple Valley
Whether you’re in need of a quick dinner, a beer on a rooftop patio or a week’s worth of groceries, the new Lunds & Byerlys in Apple Valley aims...
Vintage Treasures
In the mid-1990s, Deb Haupt started going to garage and estate sales with a friend. “I loved the hunt,” she says of her knack for finding unusual...
Boutique Finds That Will Help You Travel in Style
Shop local for on-trend pieces to pack on your spring break. While vacation may mean to vacate one’s normal life, there is no need to sacrifice...
