by Liz Potasek | Jun 1, 2024 | Drinks, Restaurants
Find cool twists on classic drinks. The days are longer, and the temperatures are rising. It’s time to make the most of the season with cool drinks and lingering conversations at our local restaurants and coffee shops. Whether you’re meeting up in the morning and need...
by Daniel Huss | Jun 1, 2024 | Sports
There’s growing interest in Lakeville for India’s most popular sport. It’s the second most popular spectator sport in the world (behind soccer)—and though it’s not quite mainstream in the United States, cricket is booming in Lakeville. Cricket is played in multiuse...
by Liz Potasek | Jun 1, 2024 | Outdoors
A beachfront park in Lakeville opens with major upgrades. After a year-long closure for renovations, one of Lakeville’s most popular parks has reopened in time for beach season. A sculpture of a bronze deer with large antlers that light at the tips will greet visitors...
by Zoe Baden | May 29, 2024 | Arts, Education
Enjoy the same great arts programming in a larger, more accessible space. Since opening its doors in 1997, the Eagan Art House has served as a bustling hub for artists and aspiring artists with a variety of art classes and exhibit space. Given its age and popularity,...
by Madeline Kopiecki | May 8, 2024 | People, Sports
Former Eagan resident will represent the U.S. this August. “If you watched me literally crossing the finish line, I put my hands on my head and I said, ‘What?’” Dakotah Lindwurm says, remembering her U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, Florida. She came in third,...
by Madeline Kopiecki | May 2, 2024 | Restaurants
Looking for a special way to honor mom on Mother’s Day? Pro tip: Don’t leave her with a bed full of crumbs or a sink full of dishes. Get the day off to a great start with brunch reservations at one of these fabulous local restaurants. The Tavern Grill Get hands-on...
by Zoe Baden | Apr 12, 2024 | Giving Back, Wellness
Lakeville Rotary Club’s new Kentucky Derby-themed gala supports Abijah’s on the Backside. On April 20, enjoy a night of dinner, cocktails and meaningful change. The first ever Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Gala is a collaboration between the Lakeville Rotary Club...
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Confession: I have been threatening to take a sledgehammer to our living room wall for years. When we moved into our house almost 12 years ago, we loved it for its location and general layout but had pretty big dreams when it came to the kitchen, primary bedroom and...
by Emma Mehl | Apr 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
Meet a rescue dog who is up for fresh experiences. Duke Silver is a dog that loves adventure. After being adopted by Mary Mittelstaedt in 2020 from Wags and Whiskers, he has experienced many new things, such as motorcycle riding, dock diving, jumping in snow banks and...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Apr 1, 2024 | Shops, Style
If you’ve ever received a corporate gift—maybe a jacket or a polo shirt with your company’s logo on it—it might’ve originated at Storm Creek, an Eagan-based lifestyle apparel business that sells shirts, jackets, vests, athletic wear and more to (mostly) promotional...
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2024 | Giving Back, Noteworthy
The 32nd annual Minnesota Race for the Cure returns to Viking Lakes for the second time—and moves to the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The 1-mile walk and certified 5K honors breast cancer survivors and serves as a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer...
by Emma Mehl | Apr 1, 2024 | Giving Back, Noteworthy
Whether you’re searching for a new bike or looking to part with an old one, you’ll want to check out Rick’s Bike Sale in Apple Valley. The 16th annual sale features more than 350 refurbished bikes. Rick Anderson, along with help from volunteers and businesses,...
by Erin Holl | Apr 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
These are great books published in 2023 that might have slipped under your radar. Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent Sally is a middle-aged, neurodiverse woman who has recently lost her father. Her father used to joke that upon his passing, he wished to be...
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2024 | Local Makers, Pets
An Apple Valley bakery serves up freshly made baked goods and other delights for your pup. Nicole Fandrich is describing one of her regular customers, and she’s about half-way through the story when it becomes clear that the customer is a Siberian husky and not a...
by Kristie Smith | Apr 1, 2024 | Landscape
Ross Lazarov’s lawn care company inspired his second career as an inventor. Prior Lake’s Ross Lazarov has built a career of making things work. As the inventor behind Keyfit Tools, Lazarov has developed more than 80 products for automotive applications, lawn care and...
