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...
HallMade Knives Forges Essential Kitchen Tools
Stefan Hall handcrafts premium kitchen knives. A handcrafted, forged steel knife is heated to a high temperature and then skillfully pounded into...
Maple Grove High School Teacher Takes to the Sky
Ryan Hennessey aims to inspire inside and outside the classroom. Obtaining a Ph.D. and real estate license. Piloting small aircraft. Building and...
Arboretum Duckling
“Last year, I worked by Rice Lake, and it allowed me to explore the nearby trails. I really took to the Maple Grove Arboretum, and on this day, I...
Shop Local
J Brothers Design Build Remodel
J Brothers Home Improvement is a family-owned company with over 38 years of experience in the building industry. J Brothers provides the west metro area with a family tradition of quality craftsmanship and excellent service. Our qualified and friendly staff will make the remodeling process easy for you from start to finish. Whether you are looking for a kitchen, bathroom, or lower level remodel, an addition to your home, or a whole house remodel, J Brothers will deliver impeccable craftsmanship every step of the way. Our team takes care of everything, from handling the permit process to...
Noteworthy
The Meaning of Color in Interior Design
For as long as I can remember, purple has been my favorite color. It is known as the color of royalty, ambition, creativity and luxury. Even though...
An Easy Treat for Fall
Enjoy the crisp season with this fall-inspired treat! Easy Owl Cupcakes These cute cupcakes are so easy to make, thanks to a few simple ingredients....
“The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store”
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a lovely book set in Pennsylvania, jumping between the late 1920s and the early 1970s. The...
Fall in Love With This Seasonal Pizza Recipe
Move over candy and caramel apples. Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good. This pizza is packed with rich fall flavors and...
Events
Rock’n The Grove 2024
Rock'n the Grove is the Northwest Metro’s hottest outdoor music event featuring live music. Opener: Weekend Rockstar This is a high energy...
Lookout Oktoberfest Parking Lot Party 2024
All day parking lot party with no cover fee. Beer tents, BBQ truck, taco truck and dessert truck. Featuring live music from: 1 p.m. To be...
Water Lantern Festival 2024
Water Lantern Festival, presented by One World, is an incredible experience where you, your friends, and your family will create a magical memory...
Halloween Family Fun Day
MGCO is hosting a Family Fun Halloween event in the perfect autumn setting of Weaver Lake Park. Goodie bags are filled with candy and trinkets along...
Waffle Breakfast with the Maple Grove Lions
Come join the Maple Grove Lions for waffles, sausage, juice, coffee and an assortment of toppings. All proceeds benefit our community! The waffle...
Santa at the Shoppes
Join us for a festive kick-off to the holiday season with Santa at The Shoppes event including: Carolers Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Light Parade...
In This 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 meet several community members who are leaving a...
Arboretum Duckling
“Last year, I worked by Rice Lake, and it allowed me to explore the nearby trails. I really took to the Maple Grove Arboretum, and on this day, I had every intention of walking all the way toward...
The Meaning of Color in Interior Design
For as long as I can remember, purple has been my favorite color. It is known as the color of royalty, ambition, creativity and luxury. Even though it is my favorite, for some reason, I have only...
Daniela Del Mastro Makes Her Tennis Dreams Come True
Daniela Del Mastro, a top-ranked 12-year-old, has her sights set on going pro. Some people are lucky enough to know at a young age what they want to be when they grow up. Even fewer, like Daniela...
Fish Lake Fall
Fish Lake Park shows its colors. “Looking up at the colors and trees and the sun behind it made it … speak to me,” says Tracy Walsh, a professional events and nature photographer. Walsh enjoys...
