June 2026
Welcome to the June/July 2026 Issue
A few months ago, I got a little stuck in my phone. I did exactly what I worry my teens will do: I started doomscrolling, focusing on lots of bad...
Our Editor’s Guide to Third Spaces
Meet your neighbors, and connect with new friends in third spaces. Beyond work and home, it’s the art centers, gyms, libraries, parks, restaurants...
Focus on Cities South 2026 Open for Submissions
When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...
The Ultimate Mac & Cheese Upgrade
Consider celebrating National Lobster Day on June 15 with this delicious turn for Lobster Mac & Cheese, courtesy of Katie Tomsche of Lunds &...
Team Minnesota Is in Full Swing
Mason Eaton and Jake Heinrich are named to Minnesota’s inaugural junior golf team. Aspiring young golfers in the state have a new opportunity for...
Rachel Bakes Cakes Shares Sweet Gifts
Rachel Max uses her baking skills to uplift others. If ever there’s an occasion that calls for a sweet celebration, Rachel Max stands at the ready....
A Prior Lake Family Raises Awareness About CDKL5
Jordyn Hinrichs first realized something was wrong when her daughter Alice Hinrichs was just under 4 weeks old. After a bath, Alice had her first...
How To Plant for Pollinators
Planting milkweed (Asclepias) is a simple, yet impactful, way to strengthen and support pollinator health right in your own backyard. Don’t worry,...
John Mellencamp Performs at New Mystic Lake Amphitheater
The singer-songwriter is set to perform on July 14 at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater. When John Mellencamp performs at the new Mystic Lake...
Boat Dog
Boat Dog, featuring Milo, a standard poodle who loves to go boating on Prior Lake, won first place in the Pets category of our annual Focus on...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
