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...
by Jamie Tjorenhoj | Sep 1, 2023 | Local Makers
From the Diner focuses on charcuterie boards and educational experiences. From the Diner founder and Maple Grove resident Dawn Cleveland traded her stethoscope for a second chance at following her passion after realizing she had just the recipe for success when it...
by Roee Hecht | Sep 1, 2023 | Community
Celebrate the month of October with these local events. MGCO Halloween Family Fun Day, October 21 Maple Grove Community Organization (MGCO) is hosting a Halloween Family Fun Day event at Weaver Lake Park. The event will take place on October 21, with two sessions...
by Lise Spence-Parsons | Sep 1, 2023 | Arts, Education, Noteworthy
It’s well documented that a good and well-rounded education leads to personal growth, emotional well-being and the development of important life skills. Educational opportunities can provide individuals with opportunities for self-expression, learning and a deeper...
by Mollee Francisco | Sep 1, 2023 | Shops
A Twin Cities service focuses on delivering groceries in an eco-friendly and affordable way. Bharat Pulgam believes there’s a better way to get your groceries—a cheaper, more efficient eco-friendlier way—and he’s rolling his idea out to the Twin Cities, one ZIP code...
