Readers voted for their favorite people, places and services in the area. We’re celebrating the best that the south metro has to offer with our...
June 2024
Welcome to the June/July 2024 Issue
One summer in high school, I had a job working at a bagel shop, making sandwiches and specialty coffee drinks for customers who often came in with...
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...
Mama Needs a Minute …
Our editor shares her favorite places to unwind and recharge. When I’ve hit my breaking point as a caregiver, this is where you’ll find me. Whether...
Caponi Art Park Unveils New Art Experience
Marlena Myles’s augmented reality installation creates a new way to experience Caponi Art Park in Eagan. Art lovers who visit Caponi Art Park this...
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...
Music in Kelley Park Returns to Apple Valley
The Apple Valley Arts Foundation supports live music and education. On Friday nights in the summer, Apple Valley’s Kelley Park is abuzz thanks to...
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...
Summer Sippers Around Town
Find cool twists on classic drinks. The days are longer, and the temperatures are rising. It’s time to make the most of the season with cool drinks...
Pan-O-Prog Cricket Tournament Set for July 6
There’s growing interest in Lakeville for India’s most popular sport. It’s the second most popular spectator sport in the world (behind soccer)—and...
Lakeville’s Antlers Park Reopens for Summer
A beachfront park in Lakeville opens with major upgrades. After a year-long closure for renovations, one of Lakeville’s most popular parks has...
