WCCO-TV anchor A.J. Hilton tells Minnesota’s stories and shares his love of music. As a middle schooler growing up in Apple Valley, WCCO-TV anchor...
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Knit Together at Rose Yarn Co.
Rose Yarn Co. attracts generations of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts. When Rose Yarn Co. opened in Lakeville in 2022, owner Jennifer Murphee...
A.J. Hilton’s Fall Playlist
“My fall playlist reminds me of a crisp Saturday afternoon: the windows open, leaves changing and the turntable spinning,” says WCCO-TV anchor A.J....
The Salted Caramel Apple Mule Is a Sip for the Season
Thanksgiving seems to come earlier every year. While everyone is checking off their grocery lists, don’t forget about the cocktail list. This recipe...
Mysterious, Magical Reading: “The Witches of Santo Stefano”
Written by a Minnesota author known for her Northern Gothic thrillers, The Witches of Santo Stefano by Wendy Webb delivers enchantment, mystique and...
Viking Fest Celebrates Minnesota’s Scandinavian Community
The country’s largest Viking festival returns to Dakota County Fairgrounds. After a successful debut last year, Viking Fest Minnesota became the...
How Katrina Pete Cultivates Art
Peonies bloom year-round in Katrina Pete’s cards, home décor and paintings. For artist Katrina Pete, inspiration often begins in the garden....
Sniffspot Offers Dog Owners Extended Outing Options
Keeping dogs entertained can expand beyond running zoomies around the kitchen table or taking leashed loops around the neighborhood. Sniffspot is to...
Book Picks to Bid Farewell to Summer
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...
Finding a Look That Lasts for Eyewear
Combine fit, function and fashion to define personal style with prescription glasses. A pair of prescription glasses makes it possible to see the...
Explore Artistic Instincts With Chiaki O’Brien
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...
Our Editor’s Guide to Third Spaces
Meet your neighbors, and connect with new friends in third spaces. Beyond work and home, it’s the art centers, gyms, libraries, parks, restaurants...
A Prior Lake Family Raises Awareness About CDKL5
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...
How To Plant for Pollinators
Planting milkweed (Asclepias) is a simple, yet impactful, way to strengthen and support pollinator health right in your own backyard. Don’t worry,...
John Mellencamp Performs at New Mystic Lake Amphitheater
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...
Boat Dog
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...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Spring Lake Farm Invites Diners To Savor the Best of the Season
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...
“Buffalo Fluffalo”
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...
Join Lakeville’s Community Cleanup
Get inspired for Earth Day at Lakeville’s free celebration. Join the Lakeville community in supporting a city-wide commitment to sustainability and...
