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:...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2023 | Photo Contest
A look at Maple Grove through your lens. Over the summer we asked Maple Grove residents to submit their shots of the community for our 13th annual Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Shutterbugs from all walks of life sent us their photographs of stunning vistas,...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 15, 2023 | Photo Contest
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the Maple Grove community. From backyard wildlife to scenic views around town, Maple Grove residents understood the assignment! Now, we’re excited to open the poll to determine our Readers’ Choice...
by Hailey Almsted | Sep 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Decide what is yours to hold, and let the rest go. Oftentimes, the good things in your life are lighter anyway—so there’s more room for them … You get to pick what your life has time and room for. Be discerning.” These words from Taylor Swift’s speech during the 2022...
by Katie Tomsche | Sep 1, 2023 | Drinks, Recipes
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail. Royal Sour ½ oz. Campari ½ oz. Hendrick’s gin ½ oz. fresh grapefruit juice 1 ½ oz. Concord grape juice ½ oz. simple syrup...
by Hailey Almsted | Sep 1, 2023 | Education, Noteworthy, People
Introducing the next generation of leaders. A large part of what makes Maple Grove so special is the students in our community: They are our next thinkers and leaders, inventors and workers. These are the students who began high school in 2020 and were quickly faced...
by Zoe Yates | Sep 1, 2023 | Interior Design, Renovate
An Eagle Lake home is remodeled for a nature-loving family. Every time Maple Grove resident Brianna and her family take a trip, they hire a photographer to capture their adventures. They have made these memory-making moments a tradition. Now, all of their favorite...
by Vicki Quach | Sep 1, 2023 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Educated: A Memoir is Tara Westover’s story of her pursuit of education and knowledge. Westover reminisces and takes you on a journey to her life in the mountains of Idaho and recounts her time living with survivalist parents. As the youngest of seven children,...
by Rachael Perron | Sep 1, 2023 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Recipes
The spiciness of a pepper is measured according to the Scoville Heat Unit Scale (listed as SHU). Sweet bell peppers are rated a zero on the scale, while the hottest varieties can score 1,500,000 SHU or more. You may be familiar with jalapeños (2,000–8,000 SHU) and...
