The more things change, the more they remain the same. In 1933, a song in the musical Easter Parade included the lyrics, "In your Easter bonnet with...
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Behind the Lens with Young Photographer Collin Nawrocki
‘Taking a good picture is like a puzzle.’ After viewing some of Collin Nawrocki’s entries in our annual photo contest, we knew we had to learn more...
Game on With Code Ninjas
Code Ninjas uses the power of video games to educate. Through the power of interactive, self-developed video games, Code Ninjas in Chanhassen is...
The Farr Family Shares a New Approach to Gift-giving
Family gift-wraps its holiday spirit. The holidays—no matter how holly and jolly—can induce stress, especially in the gift-giving department....
What To Know About the PROPerly Poised Fashion Show
Annual fashion show supports People Reaching Out to People. Perfect pairs: peanut butter and jelly … peanut butter and bananas … but, peanut butter...
Friends Unite Behind Mike Rowekamp
‘Alzheimer’s doesn’t take snow days.’ Mike and Paul. They met in grade school, went to high school together and graduated from the University of...
Prep Elite Students Make the Most of High School
There’s a lot to be proud of in this community, but, we must admit, our pride shoots straight to the top when it comes to learning about how so many...
Lake Ann Dock
A leisurely walk netted a winning photograph. Chanhassen’s Thomas Cook captured a dockside view of fall’s color story with Lake Ann Dock, which...
“#LookUp: A Parenting Guide to Screen Use”
Create a healthy relationship between children and technology. Kids today have no idea what it’s like to not have the whole world at their...
Advisory Board Members Weigh in With Their Favorites
Southwest Metro Magazine is creatively supported throughout the year by its Advisory Board members with article ideas and input related to the...
Best of Southwest Metro 2019 Editor’s Picks
RETAIL/SHOPS/BUSINESS Even clothing designers have guilty pleasures. “I have more than a handful (no-regrets) of sentimental items. I have two of...
Customers Dish on Their Favorite Southwest Metro Restaurants
From the best place to grab a burger and fries to a restaurant that offers scenic, sunset views by the lake, check out these customer reviews of...
Savor the Best Bites at Local Bakeries
Take a sweet bite of summer by visiting friendly spots, offering locals and visitors the best boutique bakeries the area has to offer. Located in...
The Firefly Sisterhood Offers Sage Support to Women With Breast Cancer
When Linn Laak was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2016, she was confident that she could navigate the health course that was set before her....
Vikings’ Former Training Facility Transformed Into Life Time Sport
Sitting in the lounge of Life Time Sport at Winter Park, Kimberly Smith grades papers between glances at a TV monitor. Her children are among the...
Chanhassen Prairie Plant
Thomas Cook’s Chanhassen Prairie Plant placed third in our Nature and Wildlife category for the annual photo contest. “I like doing close up...
Protect Homes on the Historic Registry
You have found a house you love, but it is on the National Register of Historic Places, or maybe your house is already on the register and you want...
House Language Studio Writes a New Story
A chair from the 1930s may look like an old, outlived piece of junk to some, but to Waconia resident Amy Rottunda, it’s an opportunity. She built a...
Rob Feeney Recaptures the Magic of Hollywood
Chaska man collects ‘tokens of a memory.’ In the space of an hour, Rob Feeney can barely get through the CliffsNotes version of his life as a...
GirlChat Media Provides Guidance, Inspiration and Information
Raising a daughter or growing up as a tween/teen girl in the digitally-preoccupied world comes with its fair share of difficulties. Following...
