Blogs
My favorite season is coming. That time when I finally get off my duff and get active outdoors. If you’re ready to enjoy some outdoor recreation this summer, be prepared before you set out. I’ve done a bit of research and discovered some locally...
Fri, 2013-05-17 00:00 in
As I'm sure you've noticed, each month we include book picks by Eden Prairie Librarians and drink suggestions from Eden Prairie Liquor in our Around Town section. When the creative bunch at Eden Prairie Liquors decided it was time to scale back on...
Thu, 2013-05-16 12:03 in Chaska, Dolce Vita Wine Shop, Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie Liquor
One of the perks of my job is getting to meet people who find interesting ways of giving back to the community (locally and globally). So I was delighted to get an email a few months back from Jan Hansen, who founded the Chaska-based non-profit...
Tue, 2013-05-14 15:55 in Chaska, Dennis Doyle, Eden Prairie, Educate Tanzania, Hope for the City, Jan Hansen, Megan Doyle
Since the deadline for our print calendar is crazy early (three months prior to publication) and we have limited space to print the calendar in each issue, it's hard to get everything that's happening in the southwest metro in our magazine. Thank...
Do you make a mean margarita? Are you a self-appointed beer expert? Can you taste the berries and the hint of oak in that glass of wine? We're looking for someone to contribute every other month to our monthly Drinks feature. Our Drinks contributor...
Thu, 2013-05-09 12:19 in Chanhassen, Chaska, Drinks, Eden Prairie, Victoria, Waconia
I'm starting to plan our November and December issues, and I'd love your help with a few story ideas:Entertaining | Do you know of someone who throws a really great party? We'd love to chat with him or her.Small Bites | Do you have any fabulous one-...
Wed, 2013-05-01 09:00 in Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Food, story ideas, Victoria, Waconia
After this weekend, are you aching to get in the garden as much as I am? While we probably have to wait a few weeks before we get any serious business done, I've already started cleaning up beds and playing in the compost heap. And, of course,...
Mon, 2013-04-29 09:08 in Ambergate Gardens, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Plant Sales, Shady Acres Herb Farm, Waconia
Tiger Oak Publications is looking for the next editor of one of our community lifestyle magazines. If you love the content and profiles in these titles as much as we do, and think you have the stuff it takes to provide in-the-know content and...
Fri, 2013-04-26 09:32 in community lifestyle magazines, editors, Jobs, journalism, Tiger Oak Publications
Although his true passion is biking, Randy Jacobus, who has lived in Eden Prairie for 20 years with his wife Ranee and four children, runs to stay in shape. He's completed four marathons, and ran the Phoenix Marathon two years ago with the idea of...
Thu, 2013-04-25 15:03 in Boston, Eden Prairie, Marathon, Running, Wellness
What a treat to meet with the Sotebeers during the first week of January to talk about flowers and their gorgeous garden. It’s times like these that I’m thankful we work three months ahead for Southwest Metro Magazine. Not only did we get to talk...
Wed, 2013-03-13 14:44 in gardening
