The proverb says necessity is the mother of invention, but as many moms can attest, motherhood makes creativity and invention a necessity. As I put...
October 2024
Streamline Your Holidays
Staying organized over the holiday season can be difficult, but with these two tips, you can relax, enjoy the holidays and stay organized every...
Sugar Dust & Sprinkles Makes Macaron Magic
A Prior Lake baker designs intricately decorated French macarons. Prior Lake’s Safeera Inayath’s unexpected journey from stay-at-home mom to...
Reimagined Reality
A Better World by Sarah Langan The Farmer-Bowen family is invited to live in a company town of Plymouth Valley, a gated community for the .0001...
Artist JuliAnne Jonker Crafts a Creative Oasis in Her Home
An Apple Valley artist builds a welcoming, creative space in her art-filled home. Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through many...
Lakeville’s Idioma Coffee Roastery Celebrates Global Beans
Local coffee roaster celebrates the culture behind its beans. As a mom, Katherine Thovson knows the best coffee is whatever you have time to get in...
Allergen-Friendly Holidays
Are you hosting this holiday season? While Hy-Vee dietitians can’t help you clean your kitchen in preparation for your guests, we can help you...
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...
Meeting of the Seasons
An image of fog captured in a moment of clarity. Kirsten Otting, a hobby photographer in Lakeville, was on her way to a nearby park in October 2022...
Top Picks for Halloween Festivities Around Town
The amount of choices for Halloween festivals is abundant, but our family doesn’t like to miss Lakeville’s annual Haunted Forest Festival at Steve...
Eagan Community Foundation Hosts International Evening
The Eagan Community Foundation creates an inclusive international food-tasting fundraiser. World flavors that highlight local culture are on the...
The Better Half Crafts Perfect Pairings
Whether it’s a date night, brunch with besties or Sunday supper, The Better Half caters to friends and families. A perfect pairing is all about...
Smooth Skating at Two New Refrigerated Rinks
Last year’s warm winter shortened the out-door ice skating season, but two refrigerated rinks in Lakeville and Eagan, set to open in November, will...
Community Halloween Party Hosts Spirited Fun
An annual Halloween party brings the whole community together. Set the scene for Halloween with the Community Halloween Party in Prior Lake. The...
Hauntingly Good Bites for Fall
Get inspired this fall with these creative bites. Spooky Squash and Goat Cheese Pizza Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good....
