by Kira Vanderlan | Jul 1, 2023 | Interior Design, Noteworthy
Interior design is all about transforming spaces and creating an atmosphere of beauty, tranquility or inspiration. But what if you incorporated your best in the design? Think about what you excel at or aspects of your personality that stand out. Are you crafty or...
by Laurie Stieg | Jul 1, 2023 | Book Club, Noteworthy
“All it takes is the right book to turn a book hater into a book lover,” writes Gretchen Anthony in The Book Haters’ Book Club. In the Lyn-Lake neighborhood of Minneapolis, there nestles a small independent bookstore struggling to survive. Elliot, one of the owners,...
by Kristie Smith | Jul 1, 2023 | Drinks, Local Makers, Shops
Kingdom Coffee utilizes a sustainable alternative to single-use coffee cups. They say if you want to help future generations, model good behavior. And if you have passion, put it to work. Twin Cities entrepreneurs Michelle Horan and Melissa Seeley are doing both with...
by Daniel Huss | Jul 1, 2023 | Outdoors, Sports
Pickleball, softball and baseball are on the menu for Maple Grove Parks and Recreation. Maple Grove is having a ball with the city’s new sports courts. An 18-court pickleball complex is set to open soon at Lakeview Knolls Park, which will also include shaded seating,...
by Hailey Almsted | Jul 1, 2023 | Best of Maple Grove
The City of Maple Grove increases efforts to conserve natural resources. Residents of Maple Grove know just how beautiful our community is. It’s surrounded by natural greenery and is home to 13 named lakes. It features accessible green spaces, such as Central Park of...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
In a recent issue, we ran an article about Swimply. If you are considering using or providing the service, please check with your local city’s regulations or ordinances pertaining to this type of rental service.
by Malena Larsen | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
My love for the outdoors started when my dad took me on our first father-daughter camping trip when I was a kid. It ended up becoming our summer tradition. We camped in must-see Minnesota spots, from Stillwater to Alexandria to Taylors Falls. Now, I can’t imagine a...
by Megan Hegenbarth | May 1, 2023 | Photo Contest
Rod Smoliak captures a unique bird gliding on the water. Maple Grove photographer Rod Smoliak took this award-winning photograph as a pelican caught its meal in the water. Over 100 pelicans had taken up residency at Rice Lake last summer, and Smoliak had been visiting...
by Madeline Kopiecki | May 1, 2023 | Arts, Community
Creativity spills off the page and on to the pavement at Arbor Lakes’ annual art festival. Since 2016, a specific stretch of Maple Grove streets have erupted in a celebration of color, creativity and a bit of optical trickery over a stretch of two days during the...
by Nikki Steele | May 1, 2023 | Noteworthy, Style, Travel
Are you someone who feels your traveling style can only be comfortable and not cute or cute and not comfortable? What if I tell you that you can travel and be both? You’ll be a believer once you read these four quick style tips: Layers are a Must When traveling,...
by Malena Larsen | May 1, 2023 | Pets, Restaurants
Hit the paw-tio at these dog-friendly restaurants around Maple Grove. Feeling thirsty but you don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? Whether you’re craving a coffee or you have an ice cold beer on the brain, Maple Grove has pup-friendly spots where you can...
by Sharon Noble | May 1, 2023 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Ever wonder about the lifestyle of a flight attendant? Stories of excitement and glamour of flying to exotic places, the jet lag and drudgery of serving unruly passengers can be found in Ann Hood’s memoir. Hood grew up in Rhode Island, dreaming of adventure and the...
by Hanna McDaniels | May 1, 2023 | Local Makers, Recipes
Kickstart grilling season with picks from local vendors. As the spring season brings in the warm breeze, you might have to start up your oven for an even warmer aroma. Our friends at the Maple Grove Farmers Market have helped us put together local recipes you can...
by Zoe Deal | May 1, 2023 | Education, Pets
These companion animals are growing in popularity. Sometimes, a bird picks you. That’s what happened to Metro area resident Karen Anderson on a day she least expected. It was 1994, and Anderson was a few years from an early retirement, visiting an exotic pet store in...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | May 1, 2023 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
A big batch beverage—punch—offers an easy, serve-yourself option to any adult gathering. This recipe has long been served at our family events, and it’s been a consistent crowd pleaser. Note: With the growing market of nonalcoholic spirits, consider swapping out the...
