by Jennifer Pitterle | Aug 1, 2024 | Education, Giving Back
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 kids’ elementary school, she didn’t hesitate to jump in and fill it. The nonprofit she co-founded, Reaching Our...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2024 | Education, Entertain
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 become larger and more involved than the days when grad parties were primarily made up of the student of honor, the...
by Grace Knapp | Aug 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
Mark Dobbelmann captures the rippled reflection of a sunset during an evening bike ride. Mark Dobbelmann is a longtime photographer who seeks to highlight Minnesota’s beauty through his own unique lens. Dobbelmann, a resident of Eagan, often rides his e-assist bike...
by Liz Potasek | Aug 1, 2024 | Education, People
Meet seven local high school seniors who have found inspiring ways to contribute to the community. We asked administrators from local high schools to nominate outstanding students who contribute to their school community for our annual Senior Spotlight feature. While...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 17, 2024 | Entertain, Style, Weddings
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local weddings in our suite of Community Lifestyle Magazines, which include Apple Valley, Edina, Lakeville, Lake Minnetonka...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, Cities South Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our Focus on Cities South photo contest. From the novice to the hobbyist to the professional, photographers of all abilities...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 1, 2024 | Best of Lakeville
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 first annual Best of Cities South readers’ survey. In January we asked you for favorite picks in about 50 different...
by Liz Potasek | Jun 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 strong opinions as they constructed their ideal sandwich. Which is why I still remember the day a woman walked in and...
by Stacy Price | Jun 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
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 world, resulting in this fun memoir full of globetrotting advice and family memories that will have you laughing and...
by Liz Potasek | Jun 1, 2024 | Best of Lakeville
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 I’m lucky enough to get an afternoon alone, a night out with friends, a date with my husband or I need to take a “break”...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Jun 1, 2024 | Arts, Outdoors
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 summer will find a new art experience on the cutting edge: an augmented reality installation by Spirit Lake Dakota artist...
by Katie Tomsche | Jun 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
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 the best part of a Bloody Mary: an impressive skewer of tasty garnishes. Let your creativity shine as you put together a...
by Dani Matthies | Jun 1, 2024 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Wellness
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 another reason to love all those summertime fruits and veggies—on their own or as part of a side dish. Here are a few options...
by Meredith Heneghan | Jun 1, 2024 | Arts, Outdoors
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 the Apple Valley Arts Foundation (AVAF). For 25 years, AVAF has brought its Friday night concert series to the park. “It’s...
by Melissa Campbell | Jun 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Outdoors
Our family loves spending summer days playing at the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center because the size of the waterpark is not overwhelming, and there is ample zero-depth wading pool space. Take it from the packed parking lot or from my 6-year-old son who claims,...
