Confession: I have been threatening to take a sledgehammer to our living room wall for years. When we moved into our house almost 12 years ago, we...
April 2024
A New Leash on Life
Meet a rescue dog who is up for fresh experiences. Duke Silver is a dog that loves adventure. After being adopted by Mary Mittelstaedt in 2020 from...
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...
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,...
Three Dog Bakery Caters To Four-Legged Friends
An Apple Valley bakery serves up freshly made baked goods and other delights for your pup. Nicole Fandrich is describing one of her regular...
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention at Keyfit Tools
Ross Lazarov’s lawn care company inspired his second career as an inventor. Prior Lake’s Ross Lazarov has built a career of making things work. As...
How Tamara Kangas Found Home by Happenstance
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ co-owner Tamara Kangas Erickson cultivates creativity in Prior Lake. Tamara Kangas Erickson and her husband, Peter...
KSK Designs Shares Small Ways To Make a Big Difference
Update your living space with small changes. Prior Lake designer/architect Kimberly Kiger has a knack for finding easy fixes without tearing...
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...
Pickleball Courts and Tournaments Around Town
Pack up your paddles and try your game on these south metro courts. Apple Valley Johnny Cake Ridge Park West 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple...
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...
Bunny Besties Spreads Joy
After living in a nursing home while recuperating from an illness, Jennifer Smith wanted to improve the experience for others. In 2012, Smith...
