by Editorial Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Featured, Photo Contest
When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in between, odds are it captures a glimpse of what it’s like to call Maple Grove home. From July 1–August 31, our Focus on...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2026 | Featured
Learning more about Senior Spotlight student Elliot Thompson of Maple Grove Senior High School brought me back to my time at Edina High School. Dalen Towne was an art teacher whose classroom had an open door policy. Often during free periods, lunch or after school,...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2026 | Arts, Featured, People
Take a backstage look at the career of a dancer with local roots. So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) season 14 gave Maple Grove native Taylor Sieve more than a national stage, it opened the door to international opportunities. Maple Grove Magazine last profiled the...
by Gabrielle Clark | Sep 1, 2026 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop, a cozy mystery by Emmeline Duncan, is the first in the start of a new series. Join Bailey Briggs and her loveable crew of friends in the Halloween-themed town of Elyan Hollow as it ramps up for spooky season. The community’s annual...
by Kassondra Burtis | Sep 1, 2026 | Education, Featured, People
The future is bright for the Class of 2027. From academic achievements to creative pursuits, Maple Grove’s seniors have spent their high school careers making meaningful contributions throughout their schools and within their communities. Earlier this year, we...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2026 | Arts, Noteworthy, Shops, Style
Aaron and Ashlynn Silva know a little something about friendly rivalry. The husband-wife duo behind The 32nd Collective in Osseo attended Osseo Senior High School and Maple Grove Senior High School, respectively. “We would go to those games senior year, and I think...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2026 | Photo Contest
“This photo is one of my favorite photos that I have captured,” Shawn Reich says. “I don’t see too many owls around, so to photograph one during the day was a wonderful experience. I was particularly pleased with the composition of the owl perched on the tree branches...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2026 | Arts, Giving Back
The Maple Grove Lions is gearing up for another high-octane night of ’80s classics with its annual Rock’n the Grove concert on September 19. Central Park’s gates open at 3 p.m. and Rival 5 takes to the stage at 4 p.m., followed by St. Paul and The Minneapolis Funk All...
by Katie Tomsche | Sep 1, 2026 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Recipes
The beauty of charcuterie boards is how personalized they can be, and this one adds a spooky Halloween vibe. The full list of ingredients is below, but feel free to swap elements based on your tastes and preferences. Let your creativity shine! Halloween Char-boo-terie...
by Maura Keller | Sep 1, 2026 | Interior Design
Designer Tina Wherry shares how to approach wall coverings like a pro. Wallpaper has comfortably reclaimed its place in modern interiors, but according to Maple Grove designer Tina Wherry, truly exceptional wallpaper design is about far more than pattern or trend. As...
by Emily Gedde | Sep 1, 2026 | Education, Featured, Local Makers
Chef Mimi shares her passion for cooking through teaching. Cooking classes can be intimidating—especially if they include new or different cuisine. Participants may be unsure of what to expect or worried they won’t appreciate the food. But when Mimi Selam Asfaha (aka...
by Kate Wodtke | Sep 1, 2026 | History, Noteworthy, Outdoors
A team of Maple Grove Historical Preservation Society members has begun an aerial data collection project that uses remote sensing devices and cutting-edge imaging techniques. Led by Michael Tomiak, a cultural heritage and remote sensing specialist, the group is...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2026 | Arts, Wellness
North Memorial’s NICU nurses have a fun Halloween tradition. North Memorial Health–Maple Grove Hospital nurse Breeanna Obermann says that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be a scary place for parents. “The four walls can make parents go crazy, and we want...
by Kate Overend | Aug 4, 2026 | Wellness
Take a sneak peek at the company’s flagship athletic country club. Life Time broke ground on a two-story, 120,000-square-foot flagship athletic country club this summer, and its new Minnesota Health Village location at 16000 Grove Circle N. will be almost double the...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jul 1, 2026 | Best of Maple Grove, Featured
