

Dirty Soda Shop Sota Makes a Splash
Customers revel in Sota’s unexpected taste combinations. Imagine your favorite ice-cold soda transformed into a uniquely delectable treat—that’s...

Meet Students Who Excel Inside and Outside the Classroom
There is one word to describe the youth of Maple Grove: accomplished. From perfect ACT scores and accelerated classes to being a business co-owner,...

15.20 Apparel Elevates School Spirit Gear
A sports mom creates unique apparel to support local teams. Ally Kubalak had a problem. As her school-aged sons started getting into sports, the...

Omni Brewing Co. Hosts Local Oktoberfest
Enjoy the tastes of Germany and more at Oktoberfest. In Central Park of Maple Grove, a celebration is brewing. The City of Maple Grove, in...
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An Early Dedication to Education
It’s time to go back to school! Since the mid-1800s, Maple Grove’s dedication to education has been well documented. In 1858, the children of early...
Verdant Echoes
“This vibrant composition captures the energy of an untamed forest, where bursts of yellow, emerald and cobalt play across the canvas like sunlight...
The Most Popular Books Since 2005
According to Booklist from the American Library Association, these are the Top of the List adult fiction winners from 2005–2024. 2005 The March by...
Slick City Has Slides Galore
Maple Grove is home to Minnesota’s first indoor dry-slide and air court park, Slick City, opened by co-owners Mike and Annie Kelly. Its...
Events
Rock’n the Grove
Experience a night of rock music hits performed by the cover band Hairball, as well as songs by The Rolling Stoners and Rhino. Food and drinks will...
Live Music With Adam Daniels
Take a break from pickleball to enjoy food, live music from Adam Daniels and self-serve taps as a part of Pints & Paddle’s summer patio playlist...
The Woods Harvest Festival
Explore a variety of activities, including a book signing, food trucks, a petting zoo and more in this fall harvest festival. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sweet...
Maple Grove’s Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is an annual fun-filled fall festival featuring local craft and food vendors, a petting zoo, axe throwing, face painting, drinks and...
The Woods Girls Night Out
Enjoy 10 percent off all regular-priced merchandise as you sample wine and food from local businesses. Take an extra 10 percent off all jewelry,...
In This Issue

Welcome to the September/October 2025 Issue
Welcome, readers, to our 20th anniversary as Maple Grove’s premier community lifestyle magazine. We couldn’t be prouder of our long-standing roots in and commitment to this community. A lot has...

An Early Dedication to Education
It’s time to go back to school! Since the mid-1800s, Maple Grove’s dedication to education has been well documented. In 1858, the children of early settlers gathered at the home of Phineas Newton...

Ballerina in the Wild
“I had seen the same egret on two separate visits to the reserve … Every time I raised my camera to take its photo, the egret would fly away,” says wildlife photographer Esmail Harunany. After...

Verdant Echoes
“This vibrant composition captures the energy of an untamed forest, where bursts of yellow, emerald and cobalt play across the canvas like sunlight filtered through leaves,” artist Julie Miller...

Lakeside Luxury With J Brothers
Homeowners bring the great outdoors indoors with a full remodel. Eighteen years ago, Mitch Johnson of J Brothers Design – Build – Remodel completed one of his first projects: a home on Maple Grove’s...
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