by Jennifer Pitterle | Feb 1, 2024 | Local Makers
Apple Valley baker and Food Network alum Ann Alaboud faced her cancer diagnosis—in and out of the kitchen. Apple Valley baker Ann Alaboud has a resumé full of accolades. Just in the past few years, she appeared on Food Network baking competition shows like The Big...
by Emily Gedde | Feb 1, 2024 | Style
Lakeville permanent jewelry welders share insight on the trend. If you’re new to permanent jewelry, it isn’t as final as it sounds. A chain is made into a bracelet, necklace or ring and welded together, eliminating the clasp. The process is painless and quick, only...
by Mollee Francisco | Feb 1, 2024 | Giving Back
Grace Berbig inspired a Prior Lake High School club to spread love and support through letters. When Grace Berbig thinks of her mother, Amanda Berbig, she feels the sensation of warmth and sunshine. She recalls her laughter as they climbed apple trees in the backyard...
by Katie Tomsche | Feb 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
Less expected than an egg bake and far faster to make than a quiche, a savory Bacon Camembert Dutch Baby looks and tastes like a decadent treat while offering the same comforting flavors and hearty textures as a brunch staple. It pairs perfectly with leafy greens,...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2024 | Giving Back, Outdoors, Wellness
Editor Liz Potasek tries a quick dip in a freezing lake. At age 22, Lakeville native Christopher Mosier was in great physical shape, training with body builders and competing in karate, yet he felt puffy and inflamed, and he couldn’t sleep. When he stumbled upon...
by Liz Potasek | Feb 1, 2024 | Education, Noteworthy, Style
Betty Boley was volunteering at her son’s school when she noticed that some of the children could use some help with their hair. As the oldest child of seven siblings, Boley had styled and braided plenty of hair in her time, so her first thought was, “What can I do to...
by Emma Mehl | Feb 1, 2024 | Outdoors
Gather with the community at Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter Fest. Embrace the winter with Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter Fest. The event provides a warm togetherness to combat the cold weather by bringing together families and friends across Apple Valley. Enjoy an afternoon at...
by Katie Tomsche | Feb 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, including a springtime holiday event or bridal or baby shower? Look no further. This Berry Brûlée Galette comes together quickly with puff pastry and pantry staples. The crust is flaky, buttery and light as...
by madeline-kopiecki | Dec 6, 2023 | Outdoors, Sports, Wellness
Stay active this winter with outdoor programming in Prior Lake. It’s easy to get a little stir crazy in January, but there’s an easy escape from cabin fever in the Prior Lake area. Three Rivers Park District is offering a smörgåsbord of outdoor activities at Cleary...
by madeline-kopiecki | Dec 5, 2023 | Outdoors, Sports
Gear up to explore the great outdoors this winter with Dakota County parks programming. Cold temperatures don’t keep Minnesotans cooped up, and Dakota County is giving Eagan residents and visitors a few more opportunities to hit the trails this winter. New Year’s Eve...
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
I always go into the holiday season with a concrete gift-giving plan for my three kids. I try to buy each of them one thing they want, something they need, an item to wear and a book to read. But there are a few shops that test my discipline when it comes to following...
by Josie Smith | Dec 1, 2023 | Local Makers
Lisa Haggstrom continues her mother and grandmother’s food tradition. Some of our most cherished memories of the holiday season come from gathering around the table with family and friends. Apple Valley resident Lisa Haggstrom of Cookies and More by Lisa remembers the...
by Daniel Huss | Dec 1, 2023 | Gift Guides, Shops
Whimzy stocks a curated collection of toys that kids come back to again and again. It’s not a huge space, but it still takes a couple laps to take in all the treasures that are displayed with care at Whimzy toy store in Lakeville. There’s the sweet reading corner,...
by liz-potasek | Dec 1, 2023 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
Some people made sourdough during the pandemic. Eagan resident Jeff Roslund, co-founder of Dapper Barons Spirits, made batch after batch of liqueur, trying to remove the sugar while maintaining the sweetness and flavor that make liqueurs a critical component of many...
by Liz Potasek | Dec 1, 2023 | Wellness
Short, dark days plus holidays can lead to difficult feelings; try these pro tips to lighten your mood. Every year in March and April, Kristy Brecke and Lisa Jensen see an uptick in referrals at their talk therapy and massage therapy practice in Eagan. But it’s not...
