Good morning, South Metro.
What's inside:
You voted yes to event calendar (sneak peek inside)
Feb 19-22 events: Northern Lights tubing, Terry Fator ventriloquism, Polar Plunge & curling classes
Meet Olympian Iris Pflum at Buck Hill + Olympic curling gold medal watch party
How many workers (approximately) were hired at Gopher Ordnance Works in Rosemount during WWII?
40% Off LEGO Bulk Tables This Week
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If you haven't been: bulk tables = dig through bins of random LEGO pieces and find the right piece for your build. Kids & adults love it, you’ll get that one piece you’ve been missing, and it’ll keep them busy for hours.
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You voted. We listened.
We asked if you'd want a full event calendar on the South Metro Scoop website. 98% you said yes, so that's exactly what we're building.
The calendar will let you filter by city and category, so whether you're looking for live music in Lakeville or a family event in Eagan, you'll find it in one spot. Or just open it up to the entire south metro and see everything that's happening across the area.
It's still early, but here's a sneak peek at what we're working on:
A page specifically for events in Lakeville
Stay tuned, we'll let you know the second it's live.
South Metro Scoop is 100% free and independently owned and operated (yep, it's just me plugging away).
Your contributions help keep the lights on so we can chase more fun events (create some in the future 👀 ), build this community, and keep the good vibes rolling.
Thursday 19th
NORTHERN LIGHTS TUBING at BUCK HILL (Burnsville)
Glow sticks, LED lights, and a pointed light show while you tube down Buck Hill, sessions run 5:30-10PM all week. Glide on.
Ultimate Rom-Com Trivia Night (Burnsville)
Free rom-com themed trivia covering TV shows, movies, books, and love anthems with prizes at Ineffable Brewing, 6:30-8:30PM. Love wins.
Pottery, Paint & Pints (Shakopee)
Paint your own handcrafted ceramic piece at Shakopee BrewHall starting at 7PM, no experience needed and pints are flowing. Get creative.
South of the River Casual Chess in Apple Valley (Apple Valley)
BYO board for casual chess at Revolve Hall's Curiouser Coffee section, all skill levels welcome. Checkmate.
Thursday Trivia Night at Bogart's (Apple Valley)
Free Sporcle-hosted trivia with two games at 7PM and 8PM, play one or both, prizes every week, arrive by 6:30PM to guarantee seating. Get smart.
Friday 20th
Allyhoo-Norwex Party (Shakopee)
Galentine's evening learning simple swaps for a healthier home with light snacks and gift bags for the first 10 RSVPs, 6-8PM at Allyhoo. Treat yourself.
TERRY FATOR: Pure Imagination (Prior Lake)
Legendary Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator brings incredible impressions, comedy, and ventriloquism to Mystic Lake at 8PM, tickets starting at $39. Laugh hard.
FES Movie Night (Farmington)
Free showing of 2025 Lilo and Stitch at Farmington Elementary, doors at 5:45 and film at 6:15, bring a chair or blanket, snacks and pizza for purchase. Movie night.
Saturday 21st
Cookies & Custom Jewelry (Rosemount)
Cookie decorating with Cup of Sugar Cookies and custom bracelet making with Sparkle Bead Bar at OMNI Brewing, perfect for a fun night out. Get creative.
Olympian Iris Pflum Meet & Greet at BUCK HILL (Burnsville)
Meet Olympian Iris Pflum at Buck '54 Bar & Grill from 7-10PM. Go for gold.
Lakeville Food Trucks Pop Up! (Lakeville)
A lineup of food trucks at Fleet Farm Lakeville for a delicious outdoor dining experience. Feast on.
Ritter Fest (Lakeville)
Community celebration with fun activities for the whole family at Ritter Pkwy Trail. Gather round.
Sauna & Soul Day (Lakeville)
Relax with sauna sessions and community connection at Antlers Park. Warm up.
Learn to Curl Classes (Lakeville)
Learn the history, rules, and basics then hit the ice to practice throwing stones and sweeping at Dakota Curling Club, ages 13+, all equipment provided, bring clean tennis shoes. Sweep ice.
Shakopee Home Show 2026 (Shakopee)
Up to 200 exhibitors showcasing home improvement products and services at Canterbury Park, FREE admission from 10AM-4PM. Dream home.
Sourdough 101 @ Mana Brewing Company (Shakopee)
Learn starter care, dough mixing, shaping, and baking with a free drink included at Mana Brewing from 11AM-2PM. Bake away.
Olympic Curling Watch Party - Gold Medal (Shakopee)
Cheer on Team USA and local MN teams at the gold medal curling match at Shakopee BrewHall starting at 12PM. Sweep ice.
2026 Prior Lake Polar Plunge (Prior Lake)
The Prior Lake Plunge has raised over $3.1 million in 17 years, jump in at Sand Point Beach at 12PM for Special Olympics Minnesota. Take the plunge.
Sunday 22nd
02/22 Paint the Winter Barn at Tops Pizza & Grill (Rosemount)
Paint a beautiful winter barn scene with step-by-step guidance at Tops Pizza, all supplies included, no experience needed. Paint love.
Sunday Swap at Farmington Greenhouse (Farmington)
Bring 10 of the same item to swap with other community members at Farmington Greenhouse, pre-registration required, limited to 30 spots, totally free. Swap it.
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