As we enter the holiday season, I’ve been thinking about the family traditions that surround Thanksgiving and Christmas. It doesn’t hurt that in...
November 2026
“Food Gifts” Shares Ideas for Homemade Presents
Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents is a comprehensive guide to making homemade food gifts that are both...
Photo Series “Faces of Winter” Shares a Season of Quiet Surprises
Although spring, summer and fall are often a nature photographer’s default when it comes to capturing wildlife, artist Rachel Hall says that winter...
Earn the Bird at the Maple Grove Turkey Trot
Before the turkey goes in the oven on Thanksgiving, hundreds of Maple Grove residents are starting their morning with a different type of holiday...
Inspire & Flourish Hosts Its Glam Holiday Dog Photo Shoot
A festive holiday photo shoot raises funds for a local nonprofit. Steffany Fleming describes Inspire & Flourish as a sometimes lesser-known part...
Skate It Forward and OMGHA Grows the Game of Hockey
OMGHA partners with the Minnesota Wild to bring hockey to hundreds. That first time on the ice is intimidating. Ankles are wobbly; footing is...
A Recipe for the Right Stuff(ing)
TC Running Company owner Adam Lindahl says that one of the Thanksgiving dishes that motivates his family during the Maple Grove Turkey Trot is the...
“Glowing in the Grove” Brings Holiday Cheer to the Community
An annual holiday light display is shining bright in Maple Grove. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, a magical transformation takes place. Homes and...
Snowboarder Kole Krier Finds Confidence on the Slopes
A local athlete shares his international aspirations. In a sport that’s all about confidence and improving skills, Kole Krier has the perfect...
Home for the Holidays
By mid-December, kids today count down the days until winter break, anticipating holiday time with family and friends at home. In the mid-1900s,...
A Taste of Home for the Holidays With Prestige Market & Deli
Prestige Market & Deli specializes in Eastern European flavors. Come December, a subtle change arrives on the shelves of Maple Grove’s Prestige...
Let it Snow
Like many dog owners, photographer Jennifer Nguyen estimates that 99 percent of her camera roll features photos of her dog, Magnus. “I love seeing...
