Cities South Magazines

12/11/2024

The Eagan Community Foundation is highlighting local culture through world flavors at the second annual International Evening of Eagan on November 14. Follow the link to learn more about the event.

The Eagan Community Foundation creates an inclusive international food-tasting fundraiser. World flavors that highlight local culture are on

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day, Cities South Magazine readers! We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to the men and women who have dedicated themselves to our country. Thank you for your service!

07/11/2024

Lakeville's Idioma Coffee Roastery celebrates the culture behind its beans. Follow the link to meet owner Katherine Thovson and learn more about the coffee roasting process, all the way from seed to cup.

Local coffee roaster celebrates the culture behind its beans. As a mom, Katherine Thovson knows the best coffee is whatever you have time to

05/11/2024

Once the temperatures start to dip, it's time to hit the ice! Both Eagan and Lakeville have outdoor ice rinks set to open around Thanksgiving. Follow the link to learn more.

Last year’s warm winter shortened the out-door ice skating season, but two refrigerated rinks in Lakeville and Eagan, set to open in November, will provide more outdoor ice time. The […]

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! In celebration of the season, Taste contributor Katie Tomsche shares a ghoulishly good pizza recipe, perfect for fueling up before a night of frights. Follow the link for her Spooky Squash and Goat Cheese Pizza recipe.

Get inspired this fall with these creative bites. Spooky Squash and Goat Cheese Pizza Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good. This pizza is packed with rich […]

29/10/2024

"This image is just one example of the moments that others might blink and miss," photographer Kirsten Otting says. With the weather forecasted to take a turn for the chillier this week, be sure to keep your cameras at the ready for a spur-of-the-moment photo op.

An image of fog captured in a moment of clarity. Kirsten Otting, a hobby photographer in Lakeville, was on her way to a nearby park in October 2022 when she […]

24/10/2024

Celebrate spooky season in Lakeville at the annual Haunted Forest Festival at Steve Michaud Park. From hayrides and mazes to a haunted forest trail and a petting zoo, it's sure to be a frightfully good time! Follow the link to learn more about the event, which is scheduled for October 26.

The amount of choices for Halloween festivals is abundant, but our family doesn’t like to miss Lakeville’s annual Haunted Forest Festival at Steve Michaud Park. There are hayrides, a playground […]

22/10/2024

"Set the scene for Halloween with the Community Halloween Party in Prior Lake. The annual event, organized by Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education, features a new DJ dance party and North Star Donuts, as well as a haunted house." Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the event, scheduled for October 26.

An annual Halloween party brings the whole community together. Set the scene for Halloween with the Community Halloween Party in Prior Lake. The annual event, organized by Prior Lake-Savage Area […]

17/10/2024

"Prior Lake’s Safeera Inayath’s unexpected journey from stay-at-home mom to celebrated macaron artist is a story of resilience, creativity and, most inspiring of all, a quest for personal fulfillment." Follow the link to learn more about cottage bakery Sugar Dust & Sprinkles.

A Prior Lake baker designs intricately decorated French macarons. Prior Lake’s Safeera Inayath’s unexpected journey from stay-at-home mom to

15/10/2024

Whether it’s a date night, brunch with besties or Sunday supper, The Better Half caters to friends and families. Since opening in 2022, the Lakeville restaurant has placed an emphasis on catering to its customers with a polished but approachable menu. Follow the link to learn more.

Whether it’s a date night, brunch with besties or Sunday supper, The Better Half caters to friends and families. A perfect pairing is all

10/10/2024

This summer, we asked local residents to submit their favorite pictures from the past year to our Focus on Cities South photo contest. Now, we're excited to share the winners! Follow the link to start exploring the winning photographs.

Explore the winning photos from our Focus on Cities South photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital

08/10/2024

"Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through many layers of paint, Apple Valley artist JuliAnne Jonker’s home has become a work of art through many years of living. For 35 years, the home has served Jonker and her family, acting as home base for Jonker’s four children, playhouse for her seven grandchildren, a backdrop for Jonker’s thriving photography business and a studio for Jonker’s paintings ... " Follow the link to continue reading the story.

An Apple Valley artist builds a welcoming, creative space in her art-filled home. Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through

01/10/2024

Welcome to October, Cities South Magazine readers! In our art, food and homes issue, we're meeting local makers, bakers, bean roasters and more. Follow the link to start exploring our latest issue.

The proverb says necessity is the mother of invention, but as many moms can attest, motherhood makes creativity and invention a necessity. As I put together this issue, I kept […]

30/09/2024

Prior Lake nonprofit Rock (Reaching Our Community's Kids) is celebrating 10 years of providing weekend meals for kids and families facing hunger at home. Follow the link to meet the four local moms that founded the program and learn more.

A Prior Lake nonprofit provides weekend meals for kids and families facing hunger at home. When Prior Lake mom Keri Thayer recognized a need

26/09/2024

Meet two Prior Lake Senior Spotlight students!
Maddie Sazama, Prior Lake High School: "I love volunteering my time to introduce lacrosse to young girls. I hope to someday be cheering for these girls when they are in high school, playing for the Lakers."
Max Huberty, Eastview High School: "Outside of my school life, many of my peers may not know about my passion for Dakota language. I take classes at the University of Minnesota every Monday through Friday to improve my Dakota skills ... "
Visit citiessouthmags.com to continue reading about Maddie and Max.

24/09/2024

In her latest Grow column, Lakeville gardener Angie Lueschen shares her discovery of bulbs that bloom in the fall. Follow the link to learn more about Colchicum autumnale—aka Autumn crocuses—and their care.

When you think of plants for the fall, flowering bulbs usually don’t come to mind. These bulbs are not well known, but I feel they are worth it. I bought […]