Lakeville North High School senior Fiona Hamer’s self-portrait earned an Honorable Mention at the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards last spring. “I...
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Meet Four Local High School Students Who Shine Bright
When we asked local high school administrators to nominate incoming high school seniors who are making a positive impact in their school community,...
What To Know About Hockey Day Lakeville 2025
Lakeville’s high school matchup brings the hockey community together. Lakeville North versus South is arguably one of the biggest Minnesota hockey...
Behind the Prior Lake High School Junior Optimist Club
The Prior Lake High School Junior Optimist Club is the world’s largest. Confirmation came from the Junior Optimist Club International conference...
Reaching Our Community’s Kids Celebrates 10 Years
A Prior Lake nonprofit provides weekend meals for kids and families facing hunger at home. When Prior Lake mom Keri Thayer recognized a need at her...
Our Guide for Hosting the Ultimate Grad Party
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Senior Spotlight: Big Hearts, Bright Futures
Meet seven local high school seniors who have found inspiring ways to contribute to the community. We asked administrators from local high schools...
Letters of Love Club Shares the Love
Grace Berbig inspired a Prior Lake High School club to spread love and support through letters. When Grace Berbig thinks of her mother, Amanda...
Sanya’s Hope for Children
Sanya Pirani has spent her childhood giving back to other children. At age 7, Sanya Pirani knew what she wanted to do with her life: help others....
Shining a Light on Local Seniors
The class of 2024 is already making a positive impact on our community. This class was just finishing middle school when COVID-19 seemed to stop...
Our Village School Brings Kids to Nature
Maria Stalsberg created an outdoor school to reimagine education during the pandemic. Maria Stalsberg wasn’t planning on homeschooling her four...
All Seasons Preschool Is All About Connections
Eagan preschool connects generations. When avid birdwatchers Marie and Jerry Soczynski, two residents of Lexington Pointe Senior Living, decided to...
