Elizabeth Ries and How She Followed Her Dreams
Twin Cities Live host Elizabeth Ries recalls an idyllic childhood. For the past 14 years, Elizabeth Ries has spent her afternoons in the homes of Minnesotans, chatting with local celebrities, demonstrating recipes, visiting unique restaurants and businesses and even...
Boutique Finds That Will Help You Travel in Style
Shop local for on-trend pieces to pack on your spring break. While vacation may mean to vacate one’s normal life, there is no need to sacrifice style or comfort when traveling this spring. With the help of local boutiques, we’ve selected pieces that will help you...
Sweet Valentine’s Treats From Local Makers
Savor that classic Valentine gift in many forms at these local shops. February is chocolate season. If there’s ever a time to indulge in a sweet treat, it’s the month of enduring love, snow and cold. There are so many ways to enjoy one of the world’s favorite...
Sunshine on Snow
Wayne Moran captures the beauty after a winter storm. Photographer Wayne Moran of Eagan is always looking for the next stunning shot. On his frequent walks throughout Lebanon Hills Regional Park, he notes beautiful compositions and then makes plans to return with his...
Feed Your Soul with This Buddha Bowl Recipe
A few months ago, I happened across a 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report stating that only one in 10 adults meets the recommended federal guidelines of one-and-a-half to two cups of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables per day....
Rotarian Honored for Work To Eradicate Polio
Lakeville’s Tim Murphy recognized for service work with Edina Rotary. Growing up, Tim Murphy had a front row seat to the devastation that polio could cause the human body. His father, Raymond Murphy, had contracted the disease, spent time in an iron lung and was...
Create Bold, Beautiful Interiors With Jewel Tones
Add energy and intrigue to your home with jewel tones. From rich emerald green to vibrant ruby red, jewel-toned colors are quite popular in interior design today. When done correctly, adding jewel tones to your home can create an elegant, classy space, with a hint of...
Calling All Photographers
From hobbyists to professionals, you’re all invited to participate in our upcoming photo contest. Our communities play host to beautiful scenes everyday, and we want to see what pictures you’ve been snapping! Our first photo contest, launching July 1, will...
OMNI Brewing Opens New Winery in Rosemount
OMNI Brewing is brewing more than just beer. Omni translates to “of all things.” Through its beer and comfortable atmosphere, Omni Brewing in Maple Grove is a space where craft beer lovers and newbies alike can come together as one. For the owners, it’s all about...
Coming in 2024 …
We’re just as excited for Best of Cities South as you! January 2024 will mark our first Best of Cities South poll and we’ve already started the countdown. Our Best of issue will highlight the very best in dining spots, service spaces, shopping venues and...
How To Stop Being a Chicken About Roasting a Chicken
Kowalski’s has received Best Rotisserie Chicken awards multiple times, including as recently as last October. It’s so convenient. It’s a wonder anyone ever roasts a chicken at home anymore; it can be messy, time-consuming and stress-inducing. But I find cooking a...
Cozy Up With Swedish Meatballs This Winter
I’m a fan of many, many world cuisines, and I’m lucky to have the opportunity to explore the foods and recipes of other cultures as a part of my job. Over many years, I’ve tried and tasted food from Central and South America, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Middle...Protected: Best of 2026
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