by Ashley Christopherson | Apr 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
April and May should bring warmer weather, but since anything can happen in Minnesota, these book picks offer frigid snowy highlands in one and a hot, humid swamp in the other. Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy Set in the not-too-distant future in Scotland...
by Meredith Heneghan | Apr 1, 2025 | Book Club, Education
James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw’s children’s book teaches Ojibwe to kids. After 25 years working as an Ojibwe educator and consultant, James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw recently published his first children’s book, Wisdom Weavers. “The inspiration to write a children’s book was...
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2025 | Giving Back, People, Wellness
Local veterans and military families run together in honor of fallen heroes. On February 17, 2006, Marine Pilot Susan Craig was serving her country in Africa when the helicopter she was flying crashed. She was one of two people who walked away from the crash that...
by Katie Tomsche | Apr 1, 2025 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
Riesling Campari Punch is a very modern, low-ABV cocktail that has big-time ’70s vibes. It’s bright and beachy with a bold citrus flavor, and it’s got the groovy orange color. The ingredient list is breathtakingly short, and prep is practically nonexistent. 3 ¾ cups...
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2025 | Interior Design, Noteworthy, Shops
There’s nothing standard about the hand-poured candles made by the sisters behind Apple Valley’s Chicwood Candle Co. From the unusual dough bowl and cheese mold vessels to the pressed wooden wicks to the custom designed scents, the candles exceed expectations in both...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 1, 2025 | Best of Lakeville
We invited readers to vote for the best Apple Valley, Lakeville and Prior Lake have to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now closed, and we’re excited to announce your finalists (listed in alphabetical order) for Best of Cities South...
by Casie Leigh Lukes | Mar 1, 2025 | Book Club
The Cheesemaker’s Daughter by Kristin Vukovic In this book released in 2024, author Kristin Vukovic takes the reader on an immigrant’s journey with the inner struggle of honoring generational traditions and growing beyond those foundations to create something new....
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sixteen years ago this June, my husband and I planned our ideal wedding. We wanted a small, outdoor ceremony in a garden, followed by a reception in a cozy tea room at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. But when we woke up on our wedding day, it was about 40 degrees...
by Katie Tomsche | Feb 1, 2025 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
For some couples, the wedding celebration spills over to the next day with gift opening parties or gatherings to bid farewell to traveling guests and the honeymooners. If the plan is informal and held at home, consider serving small bites, accompanied by coffee, tea,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2025 | Entertain, Noteworthy, Weddings
Preparation is key when it comes to marking a child’s marriage milestone. The wedding. While we all know who the stars of this show are, there are some supporting characters who also have to-do lists and reams of reminders before the main event. Enter: The Parents. If...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2025 | Community
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with games, prizes, crafts, music, face painting, food trucks and more. The second annual 3.21 Fun is organized by Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education and the City of Prior Lake, and it’s held on March 21 to represent...
by Casie Leigh Lukes | Feb 1, 2025 | Book Club
Celebrate the month of love and Black History Month with these compelling stories. The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh Emma, a very well-known marine biologist, and Leo, an obituary writer, have a loving marriage as they raise their young daughter, Ruby—until Emma goes...
by Scarlett Larson | Feb 1, 2025 | Arts, Noteworthy
Craig Peterson’s Moon Over Timberline is a striking composition that blends the glowing, golden moon with the dark silhouette of a treeline, creating a moment of serene beauty. The composite photograph was captured in two locations: The golden moon shining brightly...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2025 | Arts, Noteworthy, Shops
Michele Baldeshwiler’s artfully arranged flowers never wilt. Although they look real, Baldeshwiler styles bouquets made from wooden flowers, which she softens and dyes herself. Customers can purchase the blooms as a subscription, swapping out new arrangements each...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2025 | Entertain, Local Makers, Weddings
Follow tradition or create a new one with decadent wedding desserts from local bakeries. The rising popularity of dessert buffets and late night snacks at wedding receptions has many couples seeking out sweets beyond (or in addition to) a classic, multitiered wedding...
