Newsletter
Feb 5, 2026
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10 min read
See 9 bison at Spring Lake doing real prairie work. Complete market schedules. Mid-Winter Fest, owls at brewery & paint classes
Feb 2, 2026
7 min read
Complete guide published. Crushed glass art, Schitt's Creek trivia & outlaw country. 5th impaired lake removed
Jan 29, 2026
12 min read
South Metro runner Lisa Kresky-Griffin finished 135 miles at -20°F. Half don't finish. Here's the story
Jan 26, 2026
280 feet away gets approval despite safety concerns. County Road 42 reconstruction 2027. This week's events inside.
Jan 22, 2026
This 1862 Gothic mansion watched Minnesota grow from frontier to modern state. Here's the story + Jan 22-25 events
Jan 19, 2026
$1B hypersonic campus opening 2030 at old WWII site. Plus Pickleball Nationals, Hockey Day MN & ice festivals all week
Jan 15, 2026
Dueling Pianos, MMA Fights & The Prairie That Disappeared
Jan 12, 2026
36 businesses opened in 2025, here's what's coming in 2026. Plus your Jan 12-14 event lineup
Jan 8, 2026
5 min read
Apple Valley's getting Crunch Fitness + Tropical Smoothie grand opening (first 50 get FREE smoothies all year!)
Jan 5, 2026
4 min read
What opened in December + this week's best events around the South Metro
Jan 1, 2026
The game is happening! Want your business featured? Plus New Year's brunch, country nights & improv comedy