Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Local Restaurants
Taste the flavors of Mexico this Cinco de Mayo. Many Americans think that the May 5 holiday Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s Independence...
Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery Replants and Rebuilds
Local nursery and greenhouse enters a new chapter. It is difficult to start and build a business. It is even harder to rebuild it more than 100...
Maple Grove’s ROCT Outdoor Is off the Chain
A high school project pivots into a successful outdoor dog gear company. Entrepreneurship, a course offered at Plymouth’s Wayzata High School,...
Spring Blooms
“When I see all the beautiful flowers blooming on trees, I know spring has finally arrived,” says Debra Bernard, lifestyle and portrait...
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Simonson’s Salon and Spa
From the moment you enter Simonson’s Salon & Spa you can relax – and confidently place your trust in our caring team. You’ll enjoy premium hair, face, body, and nail services and products—together with world-class customer service. Our ambition is to go beyond your expectations. In the salon area, stylists design cuts, colors and styles to enhance your hair in a spacious, contemporary atmosphere. In the spa, the mood is tranquil. There is a relaxation and dining area flanked by four softly lit treatment rooms where you may choose from services including therapeutic massage, skin care...
Noteworthy
Dietitian’s Top Four Nutrition Travel Hacks
Reservations are made, and it’s time to start packing your bags—but aside from the sunscreen, have you thought about how to pack when it comes to...
“The Sun Does Shine”
Alabama. 1985. Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with multiple murders. He had an alibi, but it didn’t matter—he was tried and found...
Organizing Your Pet’s Belongings
Our furry friends bring us joy, comfort and companionship. Whether we are going on walks or cuddling on the couch, pets participate in our daily...
A Harmonious Partnership
Pets have been a popular subject in art for centuries, celebrated for their loyalty, companionship and often endearing qualities. Artists in ancient...
Events
Boulevard Planting
Maple Grove Parks & Recreation is recruiting volunteers for the annual boulevard planting. Volunteers greatly contribute to the beautification...
Maple Grove Nature Run – Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Experience Elm Creek Park Reserve and its wildlife. Runners will enjoy a new route through Elm Creek Park Reserve and around Rice Lake for the 17th...
Maple Grove Days Parade
You can enjoy that special flair of summer by attending our hometown parade. The route on 89th Avenue overflows with eager viewers looking for that...
In This Issue
Welcome to the May/June 2024 Issue
My friends and family have all heard me say it time and time again: In another lifetime, I am meant to be a flight attendant. Second to reading/writing, traveling is one passion that I seemingly...
Photographer Debra Bernard Shares Her Wide Lens of Experience
Professional Maple Grove photographer catches cute quirks and expressions. With a sleek, tawny coat and innocent olive-green eyes, 3-year-old Nyla is hardly camera shy. Whether she’s showing off a...
Dietitian’s Top Four Nutrition Travel Hacks
Reservations are made, and it’s time to start packing your bags—but aside from the sunscreen, have you thought about how to pack when it comes to your nutrition? Let’s set you up for nutritional...
Local Master Gardeners Find Joy in Nature
Hennepin County Master Gardeners showcase their earthly endeavors. Like many things in life, experiencing them firsthand often provides an elevated experience. Take, for example, when visiting a...
Maple Grove’s ROCT Outdoor Is off the Chain
A high school project pivots into a successful outdoor dog gear company. Entrepreneurship, a course offered at Plymouth’s Wayzata High School, focuses on teaching students the necessary steps to...