Good morning, South Metro.
It's Groundhog Day, which means Punxsutawney Phil will either condemn us to six more weeks of winter or give us hope for early spring. We’ll probably just freeze anyway.
What's inside:
You voted for physical mailers, now help design what's inside
Eagan removes last impaired lake from state list (big milestone after decades of work)
Your complete farmers market guide: every South Metro market schedule published
Mompreneurs meetup, art history course & crushed glass workshops happening now
You have been heard on Thursday’s vote.
Handcrafted physical mailer won just above hat, so we’ll do both.
What would you want in a physical mailer?
I listed out some ideas in this survey, let me know your thoughts.
Before it was renamed, the City of Apple Valley in 1969, what was the original name of this farming community?
Your Complete Guide to South Metro Farmers Markets
The complete schedules and details for every farmers market across the South Metro.
Eagan Removes 5th Lake From State's Impaired Waters List
Eagan removing last 2 impaired lakes from state list spring 2026 after 30 years of water quality monitoring across 1,300+ water bodies.
➡️ 4 bed, 6 bath, 1.45 acres
➡️ 5-car garage setup (3-car attached + 2-car detached)
➡️ Rare amenities: indoor pool, tower, workshop & bar
➡️ Shakopee schools, thoughtfully updated throughout
Price: $1,190,000
MLS #7010667 Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
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Monday 2nd
Rooted & Rising Mompreneurs Meet Up (Apple Valley)
Join other mompreneurs for a relaxed morning of meaningful connections at Cafe De Paris where you can build friendships while growing your business with people who totally get it. Rise together.
Introduction to Art History (Eagan)
Become an art history detective in this four-week course at Black Hawk Middle School where you'll explore meanings, symbols, and interpretations across cultures beyond the outdated Western model. Decode art.
Tuesday 3rd
Schitt's Creek Trivia (Rosemount)
Put your Rosebud Motel knowledge to the test at OMNI Brewery with teams up to 6 players competing for prizes, and may the brainiest bear win! ew David.
191 Community Pantry (Burnsville)
Free drive-by food distribution at Diamondhead Door 9 starting at 2pm, open to the public while supplies last, please wait until 1:30pm to line up. Get info or volunteer.
Wednesday 4th
Rival 5 Residency (Apple Valley)
Free midweek rock shows every other Wednesday at Bogart's with two powerhouse vocalists delivering the best of rock with a twist of 80s pop from 7 to 9pm, plus the best happy hour in town from 3 to 6:30pm. reignite Wednesday.
Crushed Glass Art Workshop (Savage)
Unwind at The Savage Tap and create your own custom glass art piece by picking from 7 shapes and 24 colors of crushed glass in this meditative, no-pressure workshop. Get creative.
Joe Flip Band Outlaw Country Tribute (Lakeville)
Award-nominated tribute act brings high-energy hits from Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels Band, and The Allman Brothers to Brianno's Chart House at 7pm with reserved seats, dinner and drinks served to your table. Go outlaw.
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