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...
by Kristie Smith | May 1, 2023 | Arts, People
A local photographer and entrepreneur starts a business out of her home. Facebook Marketplace, a 3-year-old, an inspiring lunch with a friend and the rise and fall of the sun. All of these elements helped Rachel Kathleen Gorden turn her love of photography from a...
by Mollee Francisco | May 1, 2023 | Outdoors, Sports
Packing smart for a day on the trails. With more than 55 miles of trails in Maple Grove, what better place to get out and explore. Whether you’re looking for the peace and solitude of a bike ride through the woods or planning a hike with a lakeside picnic lunch, Maple...
by Lise Spence-Parsons | May 1, 2023 | Arts, Noteworthy, Travel
Someone wise once said that travel broadens the mind. After traveling throughout Europe and parts of Australia, I would have to agree. The upside is that you see so many other cultures and experience many new foods and customs. The downside is that you can never get...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Mar 24, 2023 | Arts, Outdoors
Creativity spills off the page and onto 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 Editorial Staff | Mar 1, 2023 | Best of Maple Grove
This March, we’re celebrating the finalists for the Best of Maple Grove 2023 readers’ poll. In January, we invited readers to reflect on the very best Maple Grove has to offer and place their votes in our annual Best of Maple Grove poll. Now, we’re...
by Malena Larsen | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Even though spring is a time of newness, it’s a season that always makes me feel a little nostalgic. The chirp of black-capped chickadees, a newly bloomed lilac bush and petrichor take me back to my childhood home—the home where my mom homeschooled me, where my...
by Malena Larsen | Mar 1, 2023 | Interior Design, People
Relic Remodels transforms worn furniture into unique, vintage accent pieces. With Relic Remodels by Shayne, worn furniture no longer has to meet its fate at the edge of the curb awaiting trash day. The refurbishing business revitalizes vintage and antique furniture in...
by Megan Hegenbarth | Mar 1, 2023 | Photo Contest
The sun peeks through one last time before uttering its daily goodbye. “I casually enjoy mobile photography, so I’m always looking for opportunities to capture unique moments and scenes. This photo was taken while I was enjoying a relaxing evening at the park with my...
by John F. Farrell III | Mar 1, 2023 | Drinks, Noteworthy
When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance zinfandel. (While this is a California maker, the label’s Celtic cross makes it work.) Serve it with lamb, stew or corned...
by Malena Larsen | Mar 1, 2023 | Arts, Noteworthy
Spring is a time of growth and new beginnings. Let inspiration bloom with these poetry prompts: What’s the last new thing you tried? How did it go? Would you do it again? Write a poem using these three words: hatch, puddle and garden. What does it smell like when it...
by Malena Larsen | Mar 1, 2023 | Drinks, Sports
Pickleball and self-pour beer taps are making their way to Maple Grove. Pints and Paddle, a 40,000-square-foot venue with self-pour beer, food from Malone’s Bar and Grill and 10 indoor pickleball courts, is projected to come to Maple Grove this fall. Whether you are...
by Kira Vanderlan | Mar 1, 2023 | Home, Noteworthy
Whether it is pairing down the closet or tidying the playroom, home organizing is a “to-do” we all have. Depending on the amount of organizing needed, it can be daunting to get started. When tackling your next project, consider the acronym HOME (hone, optimize,...
by Kristie Smith | Mar 1, 2023 | Local Makers
Aani’s Home Bakery sets the course for The Blake School entrepreneur. Most juniors in high school are steeped in their studies and thinking about what life will be like once they graduate. That’s the case—and then some—for The Blake School junior Aani Bedi. Along with...
by Nikki Steele | Mar 1, 2023 | Noteworthy, Style
Family photos are a great way to preserve memories with loved ones. Being a personal stylist, I have helped many families with photos. To make sure your family photo session is a success, try some of these styling tips. Pick a theme unique to your family. For example,...
