Maple Grove Magazine November/December 2024

Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue

Readers: Welcome to our final issue of 2024. This November/December issue is all about food, entertaining and giving back—and we have a lot of...
Christina Stewart’s Christmas Cookie Presale includes beloved holiday icons.

Sweet + Flour Cookie Co Creates Custom Treats

Christina Stewart perfects her royal iced sugar cookies. From wedding showers, bachelorette parties and birthdays to Teacher Appreciation Day and...
Mariah Smith

Artist Mariah Smith Blends Creativity With Education

Mariah Smith seamlessly merges creativity and entrepreneurial savvy. When Mariah Smith started using oil paints, she hated it. “I tried it in an...
Triple Chocolate Peppermint Espresso Cookies

Award-Winning Bakers Share the Ingredients for Success

Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Featured for their mouthwatering talents, Zia McNeal and Annette Gustafson,...
Organics Recycling

Curbside Organic Recycling, Streamlined

The City of Maple Grove is making food waste disposal more accessible.  Maple Grove residents will be able to recycle organic materials directly...
Maple Grove Senior High School art teacher Erin Boe with a student.

Unified Art in Action at Maple Grove Senior High

An award-winning educator is bringing Special Olympics Minnesota to the classroom.  At Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH), one art class is in...
Maple Grove Magazine September/October 2024 Issue

Welcome to the September/October 2024 Issue

Readers, let me welcome you in to one of my favorite issues to put together: Our annual education, homes and arts issue. In these pages, you will...
This revamped powder room, with its stunning wallpaper, adds character to the Letourneau home.

Crystal Kitchen + Bath Three-Room Remodel Gains Recognition

Maple Grove remodel project is recognized with awards. After spending nearly a decade in their Maple Grove home and with an extra-large dose of home...
Kollie (Cindy) Darboi

Senior Spotlight Students Share Inspiring Stories

Welcome to our annual Senior Spotlight feature. We asked local high school principals, teachers, counselors and staff to nominate students who best...
Graduation Balloons

Step-By-Step Prep for Your Upcoming Grad Party

All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Best of Maple Grove 2024

Let’s Celebrate the Best of Maple Grove 2024

It’s time to celebrate the winners and finalists of the Best of Maple Grove 2024. We asked—and you answered. This might just take the cake as one of...
Maple Grove Magazine July/August 2024

Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue

Readers, I am so excited to welcome you to the pages of our Best of Maple Grove 2024 issue. It is a pleasure to edit the pages of this long-standing...
Summer Bucket Cocktails, Lookout Bar & Grill

West Metro Cocktail Party

We’ve gathered a group of striking cocktails from across the West Metro. These cocktails aren’t wallflowers; they’re conversation starters. You...
Pouring water with mint herbs and lemon from pitcher into drinking glass. Woman preparing healthy food and drinks

How To Plan the Perfect Picnic

Create a dreamy, cottagecore summer day. Picture this: The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The sounds of nature are calling to you—welcoming...

Resident Shares Her Road to Recovery After Stroke

During May’s American Stroke Month, we connect with Sue Kapsner to hear her story. On September 3, 2022, Sue Kapsner woke up feeling “a little off.”...
Maple Grove Magazine November/December 2024

Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue

Readers: Welcome to our final issue of 2024. This November/December issue is all about food, entertaining and giving back—and we have a lot of...
Christina Stewart’s Christmas Cookie Presale includes beloved holiday icons.

Sweet + Flour Cookie Co Creates Custom Treats

Christina Stewart perfects her royal iced sugar cookies. From wedding showers, bachelorette parties and birthdays to Teacher Appreciation Day and...
Mariah Smith

Artist Mariah Smith Blends Creativity With Education

Mariah Smith seamlessly merges creativity and entrepreneurial savvy. When Mariah Smith started using oil paints, she hated it. “I tried it in an...
Triple Chocolate Peppermint Espresso Cookies

Award-Winning Bakers Share the Ingredients for Success

Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Featured for their mouthwatering talents, Zia McNeal and Annette Gustafson,...
Organics Recycling

Curbside Organic Recycling, Streamlined

The City of Maple Grove is making food waste disposal more accessible.  Maple Grove residents will be able to recycle organic materials directly...
Maple Grove Senior High School art teacher Erin Boe with a student.

Unified Art in Action at Maple Grove Senior High

An award-winning educator is bringing Special Olympics Minnesota to the classroom.  At Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH), one art class is in...
Maple Grove Magazine September/October 2024 Issue

Welcome to the September/October 2024 Issue

Readers, let me welcome you in to one of my favorite issues to put together: Our annual education, homes and arts issue. In these pages, you will...
This revamped powder room, with its stunning wallpaper, adds character to the Letourneau home.

Crystal Kitchen + Bath Three-Room Remodel Gains Recognition

Maple Grove remodel project is recognized with awards. After spending nearly a decade in their Maple Grove home and with an extra-large dose of home...
Kollie (Cindy) Darboi

Senior Spotlight Students Share Inspiring Stories

Welcome to our annual Senior Spotlight feature. We asked local high school principals, teachers, counselors and staff to nominate students who best...
Graduation Balloons

Step-By-Step Prep for Your Upcoming Grad Party

All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Best of Maple Grove 2024

Let’s Celebrate the Best of Maple Grove 2024

It’s time to celebrate the winners and finalists of the Best of Maple Grove 2024. We asked—and you answered. This might just take the cake as one of...
Maple Grove Magazine July/August 2024

Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue

Readers, I am so excited to welcome you to the pages of our Best of Maple Grove 2024 issue. It is a pleasure to edit the pages of this long-standing...
Summer Bucket Cocktails, Lookout Bar & Grill

West Metro Cocktail Party

We’ve gathered a group of striking cocktails from across the West Metro. These cocktails aren’t wallflowers; they’re conversation starters. You...
Pouring water with mint herbs and lemon from pitcher into drinking glass. Woman preparing healthy food and drinks

How To Plan the Perfect Picnic

Create a dreamy, cottagecore summer day. Picture this: The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The sounds of nature are calling to you—welcoming...

Resident Shares Her Road to Recovery After Stroke

During May’s American Stroke Month, we connect with Sue Kapsner to hear her story. On September 3, 2022, Sue Kapsner woke up feeling “a little off.”...
Snow Day

Snow Day

Debra Bernard captures her pup enjoying a snow day. “This photo was taken right after our April snowstorm that left us with 11 inches of snow,” says...

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Events

Candlelight Memorial 2024

Each year a candlelight memorial is held at the Angel of Hope statue. The public is invited to attend this short secular ceremony. Candles will be...

In This Issue

Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue

Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue

Readers: Welcome to our final issue of 2024. This November/December issue is all about food, entertaining and giving back—and we have a lot of exciting stories to tell. Let me start with one of my...

Time for Reflection

Time for Reflection

During this season of family gatherings, feasts and presents, we reflect on the past year and are grateful for the many positives we have experienced. This time of year is also one when we can give...

Snow Day

Snow Day

Debra Bernard captures her pup enjoying a snow day. “This photo was taken right after our April snowstorm that left us with 11 inches of snow,” says lifestyle photographer Debra Bernard. “It was so...

What To Expect at Broadaxe

What To Expect at Broadaxe

Axe throwing has come to town. “Let’s go throw axes in Maple Grove!” That’s a sentence Matt Pohlkamp is hoping to hear more often. Pohlkamp is the owner and CEO of Broadaxe Axe Throwing, nestled...

Deck the Halls With Handmade by Hammero

Deck the Halls With Handmade by Hammero

Local maker specializes in beautiful handmade crafts. Kate Hammero has been teaching art to students at Wayzata Public Schools’ Kimberly Lane Elementary School for nine years, but it wasn’t until...

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