by Madeline Kopiecki | Jan 1, 2026 | Style, Weddings
Discover how to care for your wedding dress before, during and after the big day. A wedding dress will see brides through one of the most action-packed days of their lives. From first looks and photo shoots to walking down the aisle and twirling on the dance floor,...
by Kate Wodtke | Jan 1, 2026 | History, Noteworthy, Weddings
As Vera Anna Katherine Koch prepared to marry her sweetheart, Harold E. Schaefer, on October 20, 1935, the day was clear and sunny. Her soft velvet dress had been chosen specifically to keep her warm during what is usually a chilly time of year. Instead, the...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jan 1, 2026 | Featured, Weddings
When Brooke (née Rogers) and Nick Vogt traveled across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis on March 9, 2024, their path echoed that of their first date five years earlier. But what seemed like a stroll toward St. Anthony Main (and the couple’s favorite restaurant)...
by Avery Vrieze | Jan 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Style, Weddings
The term “airbrushed makeup” can be daunting to brides and members of the wedding party, but Taylor McKinney of Maple Grove’s Taylor Marie Beauty is here to clear up some common misconceptions. It’s cakey. “Something I hear really consistently from our brides is that...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jan 1, 2026 | Weddings
When stormy August skies gave way to a radiant sunset scene at their reception, Mariah and Tom Arko took to the rolling greens of Rush Creek Golf Club with photographer Rachel Gronskei of Type & Timber. “The area where you can do sunset photography is...
by Mollee Francisco | Jan 1, 2026 | Entertain, Featured, Local Makers, Weddings
Mobile charcuterie cart offers customized delectables. For Ashley Daniel, it’s been a long love affair with charcuterie. “My family lives in Europe, and when my husband and I have gone to visit, we have loved popping over to Italy,” she says. “Whenever we are there,...
by Sharon Noble | Jan 1, 2026 | Book Club, Noteworthy, Weddings
Jaw-dropping photography makes this a fun-to-flip-through lookbook, but the pages of Gorgeous Gatherings: Designing Unforgettable Weddings and Luxurious Celebrations by Alison Hotchkiss are also filled with practical advice and achievable how-tos for replicating...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 1, 2026 | Best of Maple Grove, Noteworthy
Let’s start the year with some exciting news. Best of Maple Grove is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the month of love, and we all adore our local businesses and service providers. Our 2026 annual readers’ choice poll will be...
by Paige Udermann | Jan 1, 2026 | Entertain, Weddings
A marriage is a lifelong commitment that deepens throughout the years, and a vow renewal is a meaningful way for couples to celebrate their journey together and reaffirm the promises they made on their wedding day. Whether it’s in honor of a milestone anniversary,...
by Claire Krieger | Nov 12, 2025 | Giving Back, People
Thousands of members offer aid to the community. The holiday season is known as a time to give back to your neighbors and community, but volunteers at the Maple Grove Giving Connection (MGGC) understand the importance of tackling this goal all year round. The...
by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The months of November and December are all about celebrating—from sharing gratitude to ringing in the New Year, there’s so much to be thankful for. This season, I’m particularly thankful for you, dear Readers. I have made many wonderful connections, discovered hidden...
by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2025 | Shops
Discover a new scent, or shop current favorites at this annual event. Maple Grove-based Illume is hosting its annual Warehouse Sale on November 7 and 8 at 10501 Elm Creek Blvd. N. The event includes candles, home and personal fragrances made for retailers such as...
by Gabrielle Clark | Nov 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
This cute romance novel by Adele Buck is a fun read for the holiday season and provides a good look into our social media world. Additionally, one of the main characters is a librarian, so naturally I’d like to think of it as a list topper. You’ll be charmed by the...
by Kate Wodtke | Nov 1, 2025 | History, Noteworthy
In the early 1920s, Victor-Radio (later renamed RCA Victor-Radio) introduced the snappy phrase, “The gift that keeps on giving,” in an ad campaign, promoting its latest radio. A few years later, Hotpoint Appliances borrowed that same phrase to encourage buyers to,...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Nov 1, 2025 | Local Makers
Let’s Dish celebrates two decades and expands its ready-to-bake options. When the holiday season kicks into high gear, the heat is on—especially in the kitchen. Meal preparation can feel like it’s on a never-ending rotation. Cooking food for a celebration here or...
