by Hailey Almsted | Mar 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
Reflect on the transformative power of nature. “I photograph blooms and plants in their prime for Bailey Nurseries marketing and advertising. I enjoy finding and bringing out beauty in the details of each plant and get lost in those experiences making connecting with...
by Mollee Francisco | Mar 1, 2024 | History, People
Multigenerational living is all about taking care of family. Simply put, caring for others is just part of Sharon Kotula’s DNA. The Maple Grove resident is a member of the sandwich generation, still caring for children at home with the added responsibility of helping...
by Kristie Smith | Mar 1, 2024 | People, Senior Living
Ray Henderson finally retired at age 85, just in time to start skydiving. Every year, more than half a million people in the United States skydive for the first time. These jumps are usually tandem free fall with an instructor who is attached to the same parachute...
by Gabrielle Clark | Mar 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Thinning Blood by Leah Myers (W. W. Norton & Company, 2023) is part myth, part dream and part memoir. Myers, the likely last of her family line in the S’Klallam Tribe, tells the tale of her upbringing and fills in the histories of her matrilineal ancestors back to...
by Nikki Steele | Mar 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Travel
As the cold temps can sometimes hang on in the springtime, many families decide to head south for a warm get away. That’s when my phone starts ringing with the question “How do I pack for my upcoming vacay?” The answer to a lot of peoples’ packing issues can be solved...
by Katie Tomsche | Mar 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, such as an Easter brunch, bridal or baby shower? Look no further with these two recipes. This Berry Brûlée Galette comes together quickly with puff pastry and pantry staples. The crust is flaky, buttery and...
by Kristie Smith | Mar 1, 2024 | Restaurants
The flames of a fire create a new energy for Solomon Hailie and Rekik Abaineh. Maple Grove couple Solomon Hailie and Rekik Abaineh are taking their passion and talented cooking skills in a new direction with their Bole Ethiopian Cuisine restaurants after a fire and...
by Kristina Mackousky | Mar 1, 2024 | Arts, Noteworthy
Spring is right around the corner, and what better way to welcome the season than with a seasonal craft for the kids. Enjoy this beautiful and easy-to-make flower wreath to help celebrate the season. Supplies: 2 one-dozen or 1 18-egg carton scissors construction paper...
by Hailey Almsted | Jan 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
January is a time for renewal, and this year I’m finding myself looking forward to taking care of my health and wellness in all new ways. In true Nordic fashion, I’ve taken it upon myself to hit the sauna a bit more this winter alongside participating in Dry...
by Caleb Van Zee | Jan 1, 2024 | Arts, Noteworthy
Through the door, Outside we go. It will be so much fun To play in the snow. As we walk to the hill Without a care, We shamelessly disturb The silent emptiness of the air. When we stand at the top, We smell burning wood, Then we shove off on our sleds From the summit...
by Nikki Steele | Jan 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Style
The new year brings new opportunities for personal growth and well-being, including setting style goals that reflect our aspirations. Whether you want to be more adventurous, focused or fun-loving, fashion can help you achieve these goals. To add more fun to your...
by Melissa Jaeger | Jan 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Wellness
There is more than what meets the eye behind having healthy hair, skin and nails. The foods we consume affect the overall health of our hair, skin and nails. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for our vision, immune system and skin health. The term...
by Mollee Francisco | Jan 1, 2024 | Giving Back, People
Grace Berbig shepherds a global club, spreading love and support through letters. When Grace Berbig thinks of her mother, Amanda Berbig, she feels the sensation of warmth and sunshine. She sees a young woman donning poofy dresses with flowers in her hair and a smile...
by Sharon Noble | Jan 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Twin Cities psychotherapist Emma Nadler and her musician husband, Chris Thomson (aka Cedar Thoms), received heartbreaking news that their second child, Eden, was born with a rare genetic condition. Doctors told them that it was unlikely Eden would be able to talk,...
by Mollee Francisco | Jan 1, 2024 | Arts, People
Jordan Sahly had barely begun his chapter as a freshman at Yale University when the threat of a global pandemic sent him back home, turning his new-found freedom into lockdown. Facing the prospect of months of online learning, Sahly says he felt “alone, helpless and...
