by Mollee Francisco | Jun 1, 2026 | Giving Back, Local Makers
Rachel Max uses her baking skills to uplift others. If ever there’s an occasion that calls for a sweet celebration, Rachel Max stands at the ready. The Lakeville resident has parlayed her lifelong affinity for baking into a business. She now spends her days baking...
by Alexandra Tostrud | Jun 1, 2026 | Giving Back, Wellness
Jordyn Hinrichs first realized something was wrong when her daughter Alice Hinrichs was just under 4 weeks old. After a bath, Alice had her first seizure in her mother’s arms and suffered another hours later. A few months later, after two stays at M Health Fairview...
by Angie Lueschen | Jun 1, 2026 | Garden, Noteworthy, Outdoors
Planting milkweed (Asclepias) is a simple, yet impactful, way to strengthen and support pollinator health right in your own backyard. Don’t worry, milkweed isn’t a weed at all. It is a native plant species considered important for supporting monarch caterpillars, as...
by Abigail Larson | Jun 1, 2026 | Arts
The singer-songwriter is set to perform on July 14 at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater. When John Mellencamp performs at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee this July, his fans can expect to hear all of their favorite songs, including Jack & Diane, Hurts...
by Liz Potasek | Jun 1, 2026 | Pets, Photo Contest
Boat Dog, featuring Milo, a standard poodle who loves to go boating on Prior Lake, won first place in the Pets category of our annual Focus on Cities South photo contest. The photo was taken by Andrea Dixon.
by Editorial Staff | Jun 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Weddings
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We are pleased to announce that plans for our stunning, annual wedding issue are currently underway. We’re ready to...
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
As a lifelong Minnesotan, I grew up around water. I spent my summers sailboating around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, lounging at the community pool and swimming in the lake with my cousins. And every Saturday morning, my dad took me to swimming lessons at the...
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2026 | Build, Interior Design, Landscape
A family of five moving into The Ranch of Credit River was looking for their home to offer convenient day-to-day living while also serving as a beautiful venue for entertaining family and friends. With help from Highmark Builders, David Charlez Designs and Ruby+Suede...
by Mollee Francisco | Apr 1, 2026 | Entertain, Ingredients, Local Makers
Farm-to-table dinners encourage diners to taste the difference. If you’ve ever wanted to sip spoonfuls of chilled cucumber soup alongside nibbles of bruschetta while watching the sunset over farm fields just minutes from downtown Prior Lake, now is your chance. Spring...
by Diane Meyer | Apr 1, 2026 | Photo Contest
Nate Nelson frequents the Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville to enjoy the calm mornings, and one of his favorite things to do is photograph the animals who call the serene landscape home. “If you go out there any time of day, especially morning or night, you’re...
by Ashley Christopherson | Apr 1, 2026 | Book Club, Gift Guides, Noteworthy
If you’re looking for picture books to fill an Easter basket this year, my top pick is You’re in Good Paws by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by Kathryn Durst. This funny story follows a little boy who needs to get his tonsils out but ends up at the vet … run by...
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2026 | People
Megan Rivera found her voice competing in pageants. If there’s one thing reigning Miss Minnesota USA Megan Rivera wants you to know, it’s this: “I just want to emphasize how pageants are more than looking pretty on a stage,” says Rivera, who lives in Prior Lake....
by Diane Meyer | Apr 1, 2026 | Giving Back, Outdoors
Get inspired for Earth Day at Lakeville’s free celebration. Join the Lakeville community in supporting a city-wide commitment to sustainability and conservation from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. April 18 at the Lakeville Central Maintenance Facility (7570 179th St. W., Lakeville)....
by Liz Potasek | Apr 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Outdoors
Lakeville’s much-anticipated first splashpad will open on Memorial Day weekend as a part of the new Grand Prairie Park (7700 185th St. W.), which is opening in phases throughout this spring and summer. The challenge course, pickleball courts, playground, restrooms and...
by Alexandra Tostrud | Apr 1, 2026 | Restaurants
A new Prior Lake restaurant seeks to be a community gathering space. Longtime Prior Lake residents are bringing a new dining experience to downtown this spring with the grand opening of Chula’s Mexican-Latin Food & Spirits. Owner Manny Perez, along with partner...
