🔁 South Metro Cities Earn National Recognition

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Five local cities crack WalletHub's national "best small cities" ranking
Your week of mini bookshelf ornaments, comedy nights, and stein-holding competitions
A Mendota Heights estate with its own 75-foot lap pool
Coffee with cops (and pink dirty sodas for a cause)

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What South Metro city was once known as the "Onion Capital of the United States" in the early 1900s?

Apple Valley

Burnsville

Eagan

Prior Lake

South Metro Cities Earn National Recognition

Five Minnesota communities landed on WalletHub's 2025 ranking of America's best small cities, with several South metro cities earning top spots. The study evaluated over 1,300 cities nationwide across 45 indicators including affordability, economic health, education, quality of life, and safety.

Monday (10/06/25)

🎵 Musical Wallpaper Live at OMNI Winery Rosemount (5:30pm to 8:30pm)
Live music, pizza, and good vibes with $1 from every sale going to Wave Soccer Club.

⚡ Home Electrification Workshop at Eagan Community Center (6:30pm - 7:30pm)
Learn how to upgrade your home with heat pumps and induction stoves, plus get the inside scoop on rebates and contractor support.

Tuesday (10/07/25)

🎨 Mini Ornament Bookshelf Workshop at Niche Books (6pm)
Perfect for book lovers who want something handmade this season. You'll paint and assemble your own mini bookshelf ornament that looks beautiful all year long. Secure your spot.

🍺 Oktoberfest at Barley and Vine (4pm - 6pm)
Authentic German beers, festival food, and a stein-holding competition on the patio—basically everything you need for a proper fall celebration.

🎉 Threads & Co. 2-Year Anniversary Party (4pm - 7pm)
Shop the anniversary perks: buy Risen jeans and score $25 off Minnesota gear, plus get $25 fun money for every $100 spent.

😂 Moms Unhinged Comedy Night at Ames Center (7pm)
Real talk about motherhood, dating, and everything in between from headliner Ophira Eisenberg and crew, it's clean(ish) comedy that's selling out everywhere. Get tickets.

🎃 Halloween Suncatcher Workshop at OMNI Winery (Rosemount from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Create a spooky crushed glass suncatcher (pumpkin, ghost, or cauldron) with resin while you sip and unwind with friends. Secure your spot.

🎯 Eagan Senior Expo (2pm - 5pm)
Free event with 40+ local organizations, health services, and resources for anyone 50+ (or their caregivers who want to help them thrive).

🥾 Women's Group Hike at Jensen Lake (5:25pm - 6:30pm)
Tuesday evening walks around the lake—pick your distance (short or long loop) and enjoy some fresh air with good company.

Wednesday (10/08/25)

☕ Coffee with Cops - Pink Dirty Sodas (Farmington from 8am - 10am)
Grab a pink dirty soda and some Pink Patch merch at Beans & Boots... all proceeds go to breast cancer research.

🎵 Vingo Night at Bald Man Brewing (Eagan from 7pm - 9pm)
It's bingo meets music trivia—watch the clips, mark your board, ring your cowbell, and win prizes while drinking beer that rocks.

🔁 South Metro Cities Earn National Recognition

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