by Emily Gedde | Jul 1, 2024 | Sports
Community centers can often be referred to as the heartbeat of a community. The City of Maple Grove recognizes its value, and this July will break ground on the first phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion project on the Maple Grove Community Center....
by Hailey Almsted | Jul 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
“The goal was to take a single photo without any photoshopping or manipulation. This time-lapse photo was taken in total darkness. With the camera on a tripod and myself dressed in black, I ran in front of the camera and completed a series of covering and uncovering...
by Peter Miller | Jul 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Have you ever had an opportunity that calls you to quickly change careers? That happens in His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik, an alternative history novel set in the Napoleonic era when captain Will Laurence and his crew of the H.M.S. Reliant capture a French...
by Katie Tomsche | Jul 1, 2024 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
What’s the best way to beat the heat? Sometimes, it comes by way of tart meets fruity, a pinky batch beverage or a lemonade (adult style) to punch up your taste buds. Our friends at Lunds & Byerlys weigh in with some of their favorite ideas. Limeade Kombucha...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, Maple Grove Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. From the novice to the hobbyist to the professional, photographers of all abilities and...
by Madeline Kopiecki | May 22, 2024 | People, Wellness
During May’s American Stroke Month, we connect with Sue Kapsner to hear her story. On September 3, 2022, Sue Kapsner woke up feeling “a little off.” “I didn’t feel great, [it was] like a stomach ache, but not bad enough for [me] to really stay in bed,” she says....
by Zoe Baden | May 7, 2024 | Outdoors, Pets
This pet-friendly event features plenty of exciting activities for all. Enjoy a day on the town with your furry friends as Tails & Ales returns to Central Park of Maple Grove on May 18. The event kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with the Wags & Wiggles fundraising walk....
by Hailey Almsted | May 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 cannot get enough of. Although I am not as well-traveled as I would like,...
by Josie Smith | May 1, 2024 | Arts, Pets
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 trendy floral scarf or staying cozy in a pretty-patterned crochet...
by Melissa Jaeger | May 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Travel, Wellness
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 success for your next adventure. Pack a reusable water bottle. Whether...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | May 1, 2024 | Garden, Landscape, People
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 garden, one can view how colors, shapes and textures are married with...
by Rachel Schuehle | May 1, 2024 | Pets, Shops
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 launch a business and operate it successfully. Students are encouraged to...
by Emily Gedde | May 1, 2024 | Travel, Weddings
Travel planner uses vast experience to help couples plan the perfect getaway. What’s better than honeymooning on a sandy beach surrounded by clear blue water with the hot sun beating down? Not much—except if someone plans the trip for you and all you need to do is...
by Hailey Almsted | May 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
“When I see all the beautiful flowers blooming on trees, I know spring has finally arrived,” says Debra Bernard, lifestyle and portrait photographer. “It’s actually hard for me to put my camera down every time I see a new bloom in our neighborhood!” Photographer:...
by Gabrielle Clark | May 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
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 guilty. Hinton’s book tells his story of an innocent man serving time on death row until his eventual exoneration and release...
