by Editorial Staff | Nov 15, 2023 | Noteworthy, People
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, majoring in psychology, family and child services, and is a model for the...
by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured
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 I walk down the aisle to be married. At the time of publication, my...
by Lise Spence-Parsons | Nov 1, 2023 | Giving Back, Noteworthy
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 economies, the importance of food cannot be overstated. It’s a thread...
by Gabrielle Clark | Nov 1, 2023 | Book Club, Garden, Noteworthy
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 which types of gardens work well with different vegetables, herbs and...
by Jamie Tjorenhoj | Nov 1, 2023 | History, Restaurants
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. From its mouthwatering house wings to its juicy burgers, all of the...
by Kristie Smith | Nov 1, 2023 | Drinks, Featured, Ingredients, Recipes
Welcome the powers of a Thanksgiving superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s book Blueberries for Sal. In the classic story, Sal and her mother pick berries to can for the winter, a tradition of harvesting and the encounters of...
by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured, Local Makers, Recipes
Angie Nelson and Gilbert Junge work to develop allergen-free meals. Maple Grove resident Angie Nelson’S life was flipped upside down when, just six months into having her first child, she and her husband, Paul, discovered that Liam was diagnosed with four of the top...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Nov 1, 2023 | Entertain, Featured, Outdoors, Sports
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 to planning “things to do.” And a similar situation can be had when adult children return home for the holidays. While...
by Melissa Jaeger | Nov 1, 2023 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Wellness
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 think. Here are the keys to soup success: Watch the Sodium: The base of any soup is the broth or stock. A benefit of...
by Kira Vanderlan | Nov 1, 2023 | Entertain, Interior Design, Noteworthy
The invitations have been sent, and the menu is planned, so now it is time to think about your entertaining design. First, consider seating. Do you have enough space for everyone to sit comfortably? Maybe you need to add an ottoman or extra chairs for the dining...
by Lily Schlobohm | Nov 1, 2023 | Outdoors, Sports
A night filled with holiday festivity on the rink. Come join Santa Claus, and experience an evening of fun-filled skating from 5–8 p.m. December 9 at Central Park, 1200 Central Park Way in Maple Grove. This all-ages, free event opens with the Maple Grove Rotary light...
by Imogen Van Zee | Nov 1, 2023 | Arts, Noteworthy
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 the smoke starts to rise And I call to my mother with my deep desire: Mother, could you please relight the fire? Imogen...
by Emily Gedde | Nov 1, 2023 | Giving Back
Local giving group continues to grow and welcomes anyone with a passion for helping others. The 2020s have brought on several challenges. From the pandemic to civil unrest to rising inflation, struggles created during the past few years have left many people needing...
by mollee-francisco | Nov 1, 2023 | Outdoors, Sports
Hybrid Canadian sport gains fans in Maple Grove. Vowing to make the most of this winter? Get outside, and try something new. Crokicurl may be the game you never knew you were searching for—and Maple Grove happens to have it. First played seven years ago in Winnipeg,...
by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2023 | Photo Contest
Rod Smoliak captures the beauty of wildlife in the winter. “I enjoy wildlife photography and especially enjoy the challenge of finding owls during the winter. It’s an added bonus when you come across one in such a beautiful setting,” Rod Smoliak says. Photographer:...
