Eagan preschool connects generations. When avid birdwatchers Marie and Jerry Soczynski, two residents of Lexington Pointe Senior Living, decided to...
Community
Eagan Named 11th in Nation for Families
Fortune Magazine named Eagan the 11th best place for families to live in the United States. It’s the only city in Minnesota that made the annual...
Volunteers Make the Lakefront Music Fest a Success
Volunteers make the Lakefront Music Fest successful for concertgoers and the community. In its 14th year, the Lakefront Music Fest has become an...
Ahh-Inspiring Patriotic Celebration
Apple Valley’s Freedom Days culminates with a fireworks display. City of Apple Valley staff snapped this picture at the 56th annual Apple Valley...
Fourth of July Festivities for 2023
Every town has its own way of letting freedom ring. From boat parades to classic car cruises and carnival rides to live music, there’s plenty to do...
Learning in Nature With EcoElsa
Elsa Litecky inspires the next generation of naturalists. Elsa Litecky has enjoyed the beauty of the natural world since she could start climbing...
Minnesota Aurora FC Shines Bright
The Minnesota Aurora FC is ready to light up the field for a second season. After an impressive debut season, Minnesota Aurora FC is the hottest...
Spreading the Love
An Eagan nonprofit founded by a teenager helped more than 15,000 people in 2022. When Kaitlyn Stock was 13 years old, she loved going to garage...
Seeking Nature’s Beauty
Photographer Roslynn Long spots a wild animal at the Minnesota Zoo. Most people go to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley to see the zoo animals, but...
Elizabeth Ries Reveals Our First Issue
Twin Cities Live co-hosts Elizabeth Ries and Ben Leber revealed the cover of the debut issue of the Cities South Collection during a live filming at...
Outdoor Preschool Connects Kids With the Natural World
Crisp, cool learning. February’s falling temperatures doesn’t mean outdoor play stops. In fact, a local learning center encourages it. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
