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Your Sanctuary Awaits
Step into Awaken Aesthetics and Wellness for a boutique approach that’s all about you
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Up North
Enjoy a weekend escape to Grand View Lodge, where history and rustic charm meets modern luxury
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More Than Golf
Inside Prior Lake’s New Go-To Gathering Spot
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Local Love
Your source for thoughtful Valentine’s Day finds with a hometown touch
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Your Sanctuary Awaits
Step into Awaken Aesthetics and Wellness for a boutique approach that’s all about you Article by Emily McKeever | Photography by Lexi Renae Studios You take a deep cleansing breath as your lungs fill with gentle air. You exhale and look around, letting the tranquility and inviting warmth sink in. You’re light, you’re refreshed, and perfectly balanced. This restorative experience could be of an idyllic summer day, curling up with a good book and soft music — or it could be a visit to Awaken...
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Up North
Enjoy a weekend escape to Grand View Lodge, where history and rustic charm meets modern luxury Article by Lauren Beaubaire Pack your bags. We’re heading up north and spending the weekend at Grand View Lodge. This historic Minnesota resort on Gull Lake blends rustic charm with modern luxury and is just a car ride away. No passports. No airport. No stress. “Guests step into a legacy of leisure at Grand View Lodge,” says Moe Beyer, Corporate Director of Communications. “The resort offers luxury...
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More Than Golf
Inside Prior Lake’s New Go-To Gathering Spot Article by Amanda Wagner | Photography by Blake Ziemer and Jake Miller When Nate Swenson talks about LaunchPad Golf, his excitement is immediate and contagious. After eight years with the Minnesota Vikings, including time working closely with the Mystic Lake account, Nate recently stepped into his role as general manager just as LaunchPad Golf opened its doors in Prior Lake this past fall. “It felt like the right move at the right time,” Nate says...
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Local Love
Your source for thoughtful Valentine’s Day finds with a hometown touch Article by Emily McKeever Valentine’s Day, Christmas’s sweet and sparkly little sister, is coming just around the strawberry nugget-filled bend — and we know you’re ready to shower your special someone with a little indulgence. If you’re feeling like your gift-giving creativity is running low, we’ve got you covered. This gift roundup of unique and memorable ideas from our local businesses is here to help! You focus on the...
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