by Emily Gedde | Aug 1, 2026 | Restaurants
Pau Hana Restaurant and Bar brings vacation vibes year round. No matter the Minnesota season, the vibe of Pau Hana Restaurant and Bar removes whatever weather is happening outside and makes you feel like you’re on a mini vacation. Inside Pau Hana, the look of the...
by Ashley Christopherson | Aug 1, 2026 | Book Club, Noteworthy
This time of year marks a shift from summer to fall, and when that happens, you might need one of two things: a book to help you deny that summer is ending or a book that ushers you straight into fall. The Shippers by Katherine Center Set sail with Jojo, who has...
by Angie Lueschen | Aug 1, 2026 | Garden, Landscape, Noteworthy
Late-season color doesn’t have to fade with summer. These 10 standout plants bring bold beauty while keeping pollinators buzzing well into autumn: Asters: Cheerful, long-lasting daisy-like blooms that thrive in sun Coneflower: Reliable favorite that adds structure and...
by Liz Potasek | Aug 1, 2026 | Style
Five quality pieces equal a winning wardrobe. If there’s one thing that Denise McBride learned after 44 years custom-tailoring clothes, it’s that there’s no substitute for fit and quality. As the owner of Styled By Denise in Prior Lake, McBride helps clients build...
by Kassondra Burtis | Aug 1, 2026 | Shops, Style, Wellness
Combine fit, function and fashion to define personal style with prescription glasses. A pair of prescription glasses makes it possible to see the world. They also influence how the world sees the wearer, so it’s important to find the right style that mixes current...
by Scarlett Larson | Aug 1, 2026 | Arts, Education, Noteworthy
A loom, a handful of colorful fibers and no rules: This is where Chiaki O’Brien found her artistic voice. While living in Japan in 1996, she discovered SAORI weaving, a philosophy-driven approach that celebrates individuality over perfection. Though she knew little...
by Abigail Larson | Aug 1, 2026 | Giving Back, Sports
Police and firefighters play hockey to raise money for a public safety foundation. What started as an attempt to bring families and friends of first responders together has grown into a highly anticipated summer get-together. The Lakeville Police and Lakeville Fire...
by Mollee Francisco | Aug 1, 2026 | Local Makers, People
XO’Xocolati and other small businesses find guidance, accountability and community. For many entrepreneurial women trying to get a business off the ground or female executives looking to improve leadership skills, the Business Women’s Circle (BWC) provides a welcoming...
by Liz Potasek | Aug 1, 2026 | Education, People
Four students shine in their respective fields, but they’re each known for kindness. As they return to school for their senior year, we’re celebrating the Class of 2027 by highlighting four students who were nominated by their schools for excelling in academics, arts...
by Abigail Larson | Aug 1, 2026 | Photo Contest
After an evening summer rainshower in June, Lakeville resident Luann Mindeman looked outside her window into her backyard and saw a beautiful swirl of vibrant pink and purple in the sky. She walked outside to one of the five ponds in the Avonlea neighborhood and...
by Liz Potasek | Jun 1, 2026 | Best of Lakeville, Featured
by Liz Potasek | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
A few months ago, I got a little stuck in my phone. I did exactly what I worry my teens will do: I started doomscrolling, focusing on lots of bad news with the excuse that I had to “stay informed.” Unfortunately, I was not able to solve any problems by staring at my...
by Liz Potasek | Jun 1, 2026 | Arts, Best of Lakeville, Book Club, Outdoors, Sports
Meet your neighbors, and connect with new friends in third spaces. Beyond work and home, it’s the art centers, gyms, libraries, parks, restaurants and shops that add meaning to life. These third spaces are places where we can meet new people, interact with old friends...
by Katie Tomsche | Jun 1, 2026 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Recipes
Consider celebrating National Lobster Day on June 15 with this delicious turn for Lobster Mac & Cheese, courtesy of Katie Tomsche of Lunds & Byerlys. “This rich, delicious comfort food only needs the meat of one lobster to serve six to eight people,” she says....
by Liz Potasek & Zoe Yates | Jun 1, 2026 | Education, Sports
Mason Eaton and Jake Heinrich are named to Minnesota’s inaugural junior golf team. Aspiring young golfers in the state have a new opportunity for training and competition. As part of the new U.S. National Development Program (USNDP), Team Minnesota is the state’s...
