Food + Beverage

A Fresh Chapter, One Slice Together

Family ownership, handcrafted favorites, and neighborhood partnerships bring people together around every table in Eagan today. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline For nearly five decades, The Italian Pie Shoppe has been part of the Eagan dining scene. Since opening in 1976, it has welcomed families, neighbors, sports teams, and friends looking for comforting meals made with care. In May 2025, the restaurant entered a new chapter when the Dahmah family purchased the longtime...

Food + Beverage

Fresh Flavors Await

Greg & Lisa's Hidden Treasure keeps building its menu with fresh ideas, welcoming hospitality, and community spirit every day. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline More than two years after opening Greg & Lisa's Hidden Treasure, Greg and Lisa Petersen continue to treat the restaurant as a place that never stands still. New recipes, fresh ingredients, seasonal cocktails, and thoughtful updates throughout the building all reflect a simple philosophy. If there is a way to make the...

Food + Beverage

Beyond Bar Fare

Where scratch cooking meets memorable sports nights for everyone together. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline When 721 Sports Bar & Lounge opened inside the former Eagan Arms Public House space on April 13, 2026, the idea was never to create a place packed with televisions and predictable food. Managing partner Durrell Motley and his fellow partners imagined something different. They wanted a restaurant where people could settle into a thoughtfully prepared meal, sip an...

Finance + Legal Services

Don't Let Your Medicare Plan Surprise You

Why This Fall's Open Enrollment Deserves a Closer Look Article by Rolf White Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7. For Minnesota beneficiaries, this year’s review may be important. The goal is to confirm that coverage working today will continue meeting your needs in 2027. Premiums, deductibles, copays and prescription costs remain leading concerns nationally. Minnesotans may also see changes to Medicare Advantage and Cost plans. Carriers can discontinue...

Style + Beauty

Rediscovering Personal Style

Graphic designer Holly Bernatz spent years helping businesses communicate visually. Then she realized she didn't know how to present herself. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline For more than 20 years, Holly Bernatz made a career helping businesses communicate through design. As the owner of Beyond Design , she understood color theory, branding, and visual communication inside and out. Ironically, she struggled with one audience. Herself. Working remotely long before it...

Travel

Stylish Luxury & Reliability

A family-owned transportation company brings luxury and memorable experiences across Minnesota and beyond. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom Whether it is a ride to the airport, an anniversary dinner, a holiday light tour, or a weekend wine tasting trip with friends, there is something special about arriving in style. That philosophy has guided Star Transportation since 1997, when Tim Fliehr decided to turn an idea into a family business. After driving past a...

Home + Design

Windows With Style

From design guidance to expert installation, Great Plains Windows and Doors helps Twin Cities homeowners love where they live. Article by Ann Schreiber When people think about updating their homes, kitchens and bathrooms often get most of the attention. Yet few improvements have as much impact on a home's appearance, comfort, and curb appeal as new windows and doors. They frame every view, welcome every guest, and shape the personality of a home inside and out. For more than three decades...

Wellness

Nordic Luxury Escape 

A stylish Eagan staycation combines design, memorable dining, spa indulgence, and year-round relaxation close to home. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Jon Kreye Photo and Lisa Cline You don’t always need to get on an airplane to have an amazing getaway. Often, the best locations are just around the corner. And, just minutes from home, Omni Viking Lakes Hotel has become one of Eagan's most stylish destinations for a weekend away. Set beside the Minnesota Vikings headquarters, the...

Life + Culture

the CITY LIST

OUT PICKS FOR SEPTEMBER'S TOP BUSINESSES Article and Photography by We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We've compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.   Boutiques Style Encore https://www.style-encore.com/locations/eagan-mn 612-255-0573   Fashion Fruit Boutique ...

Local Services

Training Trust, One Veteran, One Dog

How a Minnesota nonprofit pairs veterans with service dogs trained to support daily life after trauma. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Provided Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Veterans was founded in 2012 with a simple but powerful mission: to train service dogs for U.S. military veterans. Based in St. Paul, the nonprofit provides professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans living with PTSD and other disabilities. What began as work with therapy dogs for children with...