A night filled with holiday festivity on the rink. Come join Santa Claus, and experience an evening of fun-filled skating from 5–8 p.m. December 9...
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Bright Lights
Resident offers tips for nighttime photography. Arbor Lakes Christmas placed first in the Activities and Events category of our annual Focus on...
Fox Run Offers Curated Christmas Gifts from Minnesota Makers
This holiday season, Fox Run is focusing on a Handmade Christmas. Located at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Fox Run, which opened in the summer,...
Pinecone Crafts for Holiday Family Fun
Keep busy this holiday season with pinecone crafts for all ages. Keep busy this holiday season with pinecone projects for all ages. Searching for...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
This Gift Giving Season, Give Back to the Community
It’s the perfect time to give back to the community alongside your children and remind them of what matters most. It’s easy, especially for kids, to...
Food Network Star Serves ‘Festive Holiday Recipes’ in Cookbook
Food Network star Addie Gundry shares recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. In Festive Holiday Recipes: 103 Must-make Dishes for...
This Year, Holiday Travel Prep is More Important Than Ever
When prepping for holiday travel, remember the emergency kit for your car. Last year, more than 55 million travelers planned to start...
Local Microblogger Mom Shares Her Secrets for Giving the Best Gifts
Nicole Pierson of Begin At Home shares tips for finding the best gifts for your family and friends. Purchasing gifts during the holiday season can...
Christmas Birthdays Spawned New Tradition for Lorrie Link’s Family
Maple Grove Arts Center CEO/founder Lorrie Link was born on Christmas Day, and her sister was born on Christmas Eve. This time of year brims with...
This Adorable Christmas Tradition Will Melt Your Heart
Advisory board member Jennie Zafft shares a heartwarming Christmas tradition. This time of year brims with holiday traditions—the baking-, cooking-...
Holiday Cocktail Recipe: Mistletoe Kiss
Our editor has two requirements for a holiday cocktail: It has to taste good AND look the part. Whether I’m hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, I...
Homemade Twin Bing Bars Are a Perfect Holiday Dessert
Enjoy this homemade version of the Twin Bing candy bars, made in Iowa. This time of year brims with holiday traditions—the baking-, cooking- and...
This Holiday Season, Give Gifts That Say Thanks
Show gratitude to family, friends and co-workers with a simple gift. The healing practice of embracing gratitude is timely all year long and...
Brighten the Holidays with Be a Santa to a Senior
Be a Santa to a Senior spreads extra cheer. Santa Claus is a pretty popular character to young kids around the world, but even our community’s older...
2015 Gift Guide: By the Color
Our annual gift guide offers some colorful choices. When it comes to choosing holiday gifts, sometimes you just have to pick the goods that catch...
Search The Woods for Gifts and a Spirit of Giving
The Woods Gifts owner, Dave Looney reflects on the shop’s beginnings and giving back to the community. Dave and Linda Looney, owners of The Woods...