by Liz Potasek | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Growing up, my family and I spent hours around my grandparents’ round kitchen table, overlooking Lake Minnetonka. We played endless games of Scrabble and snacked on whatever we could find in my grandma’s kitchen. The afternoons were long and cozy. Lately, I find...
by Paul Zyla | Oct 1, 2025 | Education, Noteworthy
Today, most homes have smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, smart speakers, thermostats, cameras and doorbells. While these tools can help us learn and stay connected, they can also open the door to online risks. Here are three easy ways to help keep your family safe:...
by Emma Souza | Oct 1, 2025 | Drinks, Local Makers, Noteworthy
Some things were just made to go together, so when the owners of Lakeville’s Tapestry Coffee purchased Donut Star, which has locations in Lakeville and Burnsville, last summer, it seemed like a natural pairing. Both businesses are known for their innovative seasonal...
by Liz Potasek | Oct 1, 2025 | Book Club
A Lakeville author uses her paranormal encounters to inspire others. Lakeville author Jessica Freeburg has always been drawn to creepy tales: She still has a battered copy of her favorite childhood book, Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick, and as an adult, she...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertain, Local Makers
Native Harvest Catering blends traditional foodways with modern dishes for memorable—and delicious—events. A culinary store both modern and ancient is unfolding in Prior Lake—one wild rice bowl at a time. Native Harvest Catering, an enterprise of the Shakopee...
by Emma Souza | Oct 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
“Whenever I wake up and see fog outside, I head to a local park to enjoy the unique conditions,” says hobbyist photographer Kirsten Otting. “I love photographing woodlands in fog—it adds such a beautiful atmosphere and allows you to isolate subjects easily … on this...
by Hailey Almsted | Oct 1, 2025 | Local Makers
Let’s Dish! brings the ease of cooking back to your table—so you can enjoy the moments that truly matter. Welcome to Let’s Dish!, where your love for home-cooked meals meets the convenience of ready-to-cook perfection. With over 20 years of Minnesota roots, co-founder...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2025 | Local Makers, Recipes
As fall arrives and families gather to mark the turning of the seasons, senior manager of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community food services, Andrew Basil, suggests using what’s available from local growers. “Fall is easily my favorite season for fresh vegetables...
by Emma Souza | Oct 1, 2025 | Gift Guides, Shops
A Prior Lake pop-up shop has shoppers covered for everything from seasonal home décor to holiday giving. The Barn on the Hill Boutique in Prior Lake offers two seasonal pop-up shops, featuring unusual finds from local businesses and artisans. Owner Sandi Gustafson has...
by Scarlett Larson | Oct 1, 2025 | Arts, Education, Noteworthy
Eric Holey’s Northern Lights Bowl (July 2020) is a striking 18-inch wide stoneware piece that reflects his dedication to creating large, gracefully formed vessels. Glazed in Holey’s signature combination, the surface evokes the vibrant glow of the Northern Lights....
by Liz Potasek | Oct 1, 2025 | Build, Interior Design
A Prior Lake family incorporates the best parts of cabin living into their daily lifestyle. The first time that Amy and Doug Johnson toured their home on Prior Lake, they fell in love—with the lot. The original home was a lake cabin they purchased about 12 years ago,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertain, Local Makers, Noteworthy, Outdoors, Recipes
Let’s be clear: we will always support s’mores as the bonfire foodie champ. But, as Minnesotans, we appreciate making the most of our time outdoors and that includes during gatherings around a bonfire at home, the lake or a campsite. Can we agree that we need more...
by Meredith Heneghan | Oct 1, 2025 | Restaurants
A family restaurant brings a taste of Mexican cuisine to Lakeville. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food in Lakeville, look no further than Taqueria Los Compadres. “It’s a dream come true for my parents [Lucas Sanchez and Patricia Habana],” says Edgar Sanchez,...
by Meredith Heneghan | Oct 1, 2025 | Ingredients, Local Makers, Restaurants
Executive chef Andy Shrader incorporates game meat into lodge dinners at the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. The Bacon Wrapped Pheasant and Bison Butter Burger are two clues that Trigger’s Bar & Restaurant’s menu stretches beyond typical American grill fare....
by Erin Holl | Sep 21, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
It is 1970, and 15-year-old Fern arrives at a home for unwed mothers in Florida. Sent by her parents, Fern prepares to wait out the next few months. Her plan is to give birth to her child, place the child up for adoption and return to her home, with her friends and...
