Get In on the Cranberry Craze
Welcome the powers of a Thanksgiving superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s book Blueberries for Sal. In...
West Metro Fun for the Whole Family
Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When visitors come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes...
Written Word: “The Fire”
The Fire The fire warms my toes The heat still continually grows The fire warms my tired self The heat creeps up the shelf The fire slowly dies And...
Eagle Lake Barred Owl
Rod Smoliak captures the beauty of wildlife in the winter. “I enjoy wildlife photography and especially enjoy the challenge of finding owls during...
Shop Local
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and School
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and our Pre-K through 8th Grade School are located at the blessed juncture of Osseo, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. It is a joy to be at the heart of these communities, where families come to rest, to pray, to learn, to grow, and to let God feed them and speak to them. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and School 763.425.2210 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Facebook: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church - Brooklyn Park, MN Instagram:...
Noteworthy
Say Hello To Miss Minnesota 2023
Sarah Anderson, a 2021 Maple Grove Senior High School graduate, was crowned Miss Minnesota USA on July 30 in Burnsville at the Ames Center. Anderson...
A Brighter Future
Food and giving back are two very important aspects of both our personal lives and society in general. From nurturing our bodies and fostering...
Dig in for Empowerment
How to Become a Gardener: Find Empowerment in Creating Your Own Food Security by Ashlie Thomas, The Mocha Gardener, offers an amazing look at how...
The Recipe for Soup Success
Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Try a cozy bowl of homemade soup! If you’re new to making homemade soup, the process is quicker than you might...
Events
Easter Bunny and Baby Animals
Join us for our 25th annual spring celebration with the Easter Bunny! 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Easter Bunny photos (bring your own camera) 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Food...
In This Issue
Say Hello To Miss Minnesota 2023
Sarah Anderson, a 2021 Maple Grove Senior High School graduate, was crowned Miss Minnesota USA on July 30 in Burnsville at the Ames Center. Anderson attends Minnesota State University Mankato,...
Welcome to the November/December 2023 Issue
In the magazine industry, writers and editors tend to work months in advance to get issues to print. In this case, I’m writing this note to you, readers, in the middle of September—just days before...
A Brighter Future
Food and giving back are two very important aspects of both our personal lives and society in general. From nurturing our bodies and fostering social bonds to carrying the essence of cultures and...
Dig in for Empowerment
How to Become a Gardener: Find Empowerment in Creating Your Own Food Security by Ashlie Thomas, The Mocha Gardener, offers an amazing look at how gardening can change the gardener. She dives into...
The Lookout Bar and Grill Celebrates 65 Years
The Lookout Bar and Grill continues to serve the community. Celebrating 65 years in business this past May, The Lookout Bar and Grill serves a slice of Minnesota’s Northwoods charm with every order....
