From the Diner Creates Beautiful Charcuterie Boards
From the Diner focuses on charcuterie boards and educational experiences. From the Diner founder and Maple Grove resident Dawn Cleveland traded her...
This Eagle Lake Home Is Picture Perfect
An Eagle Lake home is remodeled for a nature-loving family. Every time Maple Grove resident Brianna and her family take a trip, they hire a...
Aristocratic Tastes
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
New Sport Courts Around Maple Grove
Pickleball, softball and baseball are on the menu for Maple Grove Parks and Recreation. Maple Grove is having a ball with the city’s new sports...
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Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery
Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery has been owned and operated by five generations of the Lynde family. We first started producing plants and vegetables in Golden Valley around 1900 and found a niche in growing and selling flowers after WWI. In 1971 we moved to our current location in Maple Grove. In 1982, Ed Lynde opened the original retail Garden Center, which is now a growing space we call old retail. The retail portion did so well a bigger and better retail Garden Center was built in 1989, which is the one our customers shop in today. As the business continued to grow the labor also...
Noteworthy
Meet Your 2023 Senior Spotlight Students
Introducing the next generation of leaders. A large part of what makes Maple Grove so special is the students in our community: They are our next...
Educated: A Memoir
Educated: A Memoir is Tara Westover’s story of her pursuit of education and knowledge. Westover reminisces and takes you on a journey to her life in...
Turning up the Heat With Hot Peppers
The spiciness of a pepper is measured according to the Scoville Heat Unit Scale (listed as SHU). Sweet bell peppers are rated a zero on the scale,...
The Importance of an Arts Education
It’s well documented that a good and well-rounded education leads to personal growth, emotional well-being and the development of important life...
Events
Girls Night Out 2023
Girl's Night Out Benefiting Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation Check in, pick up your gift bag and visit participating stores and restaurants...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the community of Maple Grove is coming together to raise their voices against domestic abuse. Maria’s...
District 279 Foundation’s Reading is Fun 5K
District 279 Foundation’s 13th Annual Reading is Fun 5K will be held on Saturday, October 7 at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Proceeds from...
Harvestober Fest
Get ready to immerse yourself in the spirit of fall with the most anticipated event of the season – Harvestober Fest! Presented by Maple Grove Parks...
WOW Quilt Show
Join us for the WOW Quilt Show. 100+ Quilts on display, boutique, raffle quilts* and baskets. Vendors: Cherrywood, Anka's Treasures, City Blocks...
In This Issue
Reader’s Choice Voting for Focus on Maple Grove 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the Maple Grove community. From backyard wildlife to scenic views around town, Maple Grove residents understood the assignment! Now, we're...
Welcome to the September/October 2023 Issue
“Decide what is yours to hold, and let the rest go. Oftentimes, the good things in your life are lighter anyway—so there’s more room for them … You get to pick what your life has time and room for....
Aristocratic Tastes
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail. Royal Sour ½ oz. Campari ½ oz. Hendrick’s gin ½ oz....
Meet Your 2023 Senior Spotlight Students
Introducing the next generation of leaders. A large part of what makes Maple Grove so special is the students in our community: They are our next thinkers and leaders, inventors and workers. These...
This Eagle Lake Home Is Picture Perfect
An Eagle Lake home is remodeled for a nature-loving family. Every time Maple Grove resident Brianna and her family take a trip, they hire a photographer to capture their adventures. They have made...
