by Zoe Deal | Jan 1, 2023 | Sports, Wellness
Meet the business that’s revolutionizing the protein powder market. Seven figures in seven months. That’s the growth Ben Zaver has seen since launching the whey protein powder company Seeq Supply in October 2021. With a protein-rich formula (available in four flavors)...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 1, 2023 | Best of Maple Grove, Noteworthy
Best of Maple Grove 2023 Guidelines … Let’s step into 2023 with the spirit of gratitude and support for our Maple Grove community and its local businesses that have served us all so well over the previous year. What’s the best way to say, “Thank you,” to your favorite...
by Nikki Steele | Jan 1, 2023 | Noteworthy, Style
How to recreate your wardrobe in 2023. Our intentions to create and reinvent ourselves are still top of mind for a lot of us. For those of you who want to craft the new you, consider these three tips. Envision what you want your future self to look like. Do you want...
by Mollee Francisco | Jan 1, 2023 | People, Sports
Maple Grove sisters earn top spots at Pan Am tournament. To say that Ava and Jessica Lee have taekwondo in their blood would be an understatement. The Maple Grove sisters are the daughters of Eui Lee, one of the most accomplished taekwondo grandmasters in the Midwest....
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jan 1, 2023 | Drinks, Recipes
Let the fun begin after a day on the slopes … or wherever else. There is something delightful to be had when opposites meet and wonderfulness ensues. Can we say the same when chilly meets toasty? How about when cold-to-the-core seeks a warming rescue? Whether...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jan 1, 2023 | Drinks, Recipes
The contemporary classic. Let’s start the year off with a little competition, shall we? The International Bartenders Association has its list of official cocktails it uses for the World Cocktail Competition. Among those listed is the Champagne Cocktail under the...
by Staci Perry Mergenthal | Jan 1, 2023 | Interior Design
Coat your home with warmth, intrigue and “a little mystery.” From rich emerald green to vibrant ruby red, jewel-toned colors are edging their ways past the neutrals and into the décor forefront. If you’re planning a January home refresh punch list, understanding...
by Zoe Deal | Jan 1, 2023 | Outdoors, Wellness
Cold therapy brings opportunities for community, wellness. As cold winds roll in, freezing the lakes of Minnesota, a beloved tradition returns—the polar plunge (in various forms). And while some of us shiver at the notion, there are others in our community who embrace...
by Kay Drache | Jan 1, 2023 | Book Club, Noteworthy, Wellness
Get some food for thought with this read. Have you ever noticed how your mood improves when you eat certain foods or that you sleep more soundly when you eat a certain way? Does it seem that feeling better is something you can’t control? Consider From Burnout to...
by Malena Larsen | Jan 1, 2023 | Arts, Noteworthy
A poetry prompt for January. Inspiration can be hard to find. Sometimes, a blank piece of paper can feel as daunting as a driveway that’s freshly covered in a thick layer of snow. However, the new year is a time filled with memories, emotions and tradition. Let this...
by Hanna McDaniels | Jan 1, 2023 | Arts, Shops
Macramé artist gets down to business. When the world came to a halt in 2020, Maple Grove’s Macey LeVahn, 19, seized the opportunity to learn something new. LeVahn always had a love and a keen eye for all things art. Even when she was a sophomore in high school, LeVahn...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jan 1, 2023 | Photo Contest
Wintry scene catches photographer’s eye. “After I saw that the recent snowfall had stuck to the trees, I knew I needed to get my camera and go for a walk,” Tracy Walsh says. “Snowy, frost-kissed trees don’t last long. The curve in the trail that leads out of sight had...
by Ava Diaz | Nov 1, 2022 | Local Makers, Recipes
Explore how one holiday cookie brings people together. Baking has always been in the cards for Maple Grove’s 16-year-old Kate Ross of Kate’s Little Bake Stand. Creating a plethora of sweet treats (cakes, cookies and macaroons), Kate says she enjoys experimenting with...
by Ava Diaz | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving brings loads of festivities, and of course, food. Each November, my immediate family heads to Illinois to spend time in my great-uncle’s basement. A space that is essentially a 1970s-time capsule. Wrapped in chocolate brown paneling and adorned with...
by Lindsey Swan | Nov 1, 2022 | Noteworthy, Wellness
“Everything needs maintenance,” says Lindsey Swan, professional organizer and Maple Grove mother of four. “When you have systems in place that work well, getting them back in order is much easier and quicker and more functional.” We asked Swan for organizational tips...
