by Zoe Baden | Mar 12, 2024 | Local Makers
Grab those totes and get ready to support local growers, bakers and makers. Spring sees the return of many things, and one of those things is the Maple Grove Farmers Market’s Indoor Market. It’s open from 3 to 6 p.m. every other Thursday starting March 7 to April 18...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 1, 2024 | Best of Maple Grove, Featured
Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best Maple Grove has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the votes are tallied. Now, it’s time to meet the finalists (listed in alphabetical order) for Best of Maple Grove 2024. Stay tuned for...
by Hailey Almsted | Mar 1, 2024 | Featured
This issue of Maple Grove Magazine might just be my favorite of those I’ve curated over the past several months of serving as editor. These pages touch on several important topics, such as multigenerational living and global cuisine, and we meet many faces across...
by Hailey Almsted | Mar 1, 2024 | Featured, Interior Design, Renovate
J Brothers Design – Build – Remodel brings a homeowner’s vision to fruition. Designer Diana Swensson has worked on several interior design projects, including work in K–12 schools, eye clinics, restaurants, offices and more—but she hadn’t completed a home...
by Hailey Almsted | Mar 1, 2024 | Interior Design, Renovate
From remodeling to interior design, the Maple Grove Home Show covers it all. Make your way to the Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, for the biannual Maple Grove Home Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 16. The free event, sponsored by Minnesota...
by Emily Gedde | Mar 1, 2024 | Education, History
A historical interpreter discusses the life and legacy of Minnesota frontiersman Pierre Bottineau. When Mike Murray discusses Pierre Bottineau, it’s like he is talking about an old friend. The details and timeline the historical interpreter for Three Rivers Park...
by Mollee Francisco | Mar 1, 2024 | Senior Living
TruBlue of Plymouth and Maple Grove takes nagging tasks off your plate. From drywall repair and light fixture installation to spring cleanup, finding someone to tackle all the annoying little projects on a to-do list can be a headache. Jeanette Lang knows the struggle...
by Kira Vanderlan | Mar 1, 2024 | Interior Design
Gone are the days of modern farmhouse, gray/beige color palettes and open concept living. Interior design trends are continually changing. When designing a space, I am often asked, “What design trends are timeless (because we do not plan on making changes anytime...
by Hailey Almsted | Mar 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
Reflect on the transformative power of nature. “I photograph blooms and plants in their prime for Bailey Nurseries marketing and advertising. I enjoy finding and bringing out beauty in the details of each plant and get lost in those experiences making connecting with...
by Mollee Francisco | Mar 1, 2024 | Featured, History, People
Multigenerational living is all about taking care of family. Simply put, caring for others is just part of Sharon Kotula’s DNA. The Maple Grove resident is a member of the sandwich generation, still caring for children at home with the added responsibility of helping...
by Kristie Smith | Mar 1, 2024 | People, Senior Living
Ray Henderson finally retired at age 85, just in time to start skydiving. Every year, more than half a million people in the United States skydive for the first time. These jumps are usually tandem free fall with an instructor who is attached to the same parachute...
by Gabrielle Clark | Mar 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Thinning Blood by Leah Myers (W. W. Norton & Company, 2023) is part myth, part dream and part memoir. Myers, the likely last of her family line in the S’Klallam Tribe, tells the tale of her upbringing and fills in the histories of her matrilineal ancestors back to...
by Nikki Steele | Mar 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Travel
As the cold temps can sometimes hang on in the springtime, many families decide to head south for a warm get away. That’s when my phone starts ringing with the question “How do I pack for my upcoming vacay?” The answer to a lot of peoples’ packing issues can be solved...
by Katie Tomsche | Mar 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, such as an Easter brunch, bridal or baby shower? Look no further with these two recipes. This Berry Brûlée Galette comes together quickly with puff pastry and pantry staples. The crust is flaky, buttery and...
by Kristie Smith | Mar 1, 2024 | Featured, Restaurants
The flames of a fire create a new energy for Solomon Hailie and Rekik Abaineh. Maple Grove couple Solomon Hailie and Rekik Abaineh are taking their passion and talented cooking skills in a new direction with their Bole Ethiopian Cuisine restaurants after a fire and...
