by Ava Diaz | Sep 1, 2022 | Photo Contest
Lights, camera, action! Describing herself as a “hobby photographer,” Sarah Cupryna says she takes advantage of her surroundings to capture memorable moments around the community. After leaving an outdoor concert at the Maple Grove Bandshell in Town Green Park, she...
by Kay Drache | Sep 1, 2022 | Book Club, Noteworthy
It’s 2016, and at Windsor Castle, preparations are underway for the Queen’s 90th birthday. After an evening soiree, a Russian pianist is discovered dead. While at first glance it appears to be accidental, it is soon clear he was murdered. While MI5 leaps to the...
by Hillary Streitberger and Ava Diaz | Sep 1, 2022 | Ingredients, Local Makers
Experience everything tomatoes have to offer this peak season with help from the Maple Grove Farmers Market. As a place to appreciate and experience fresh, local produce, the Maple Grove Farmers Market welcomes and celebrates vendors of all kinds. Homegrown and...
by Emily Deutscher | Sep 1, 2022 | Arts, Noteworthy
Osseo Senior High School alumna, Sharn Brar, debuted her photography at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June as a part of the Scholastic Art Awards program. Her piece, See Me, a black-and-white portrait of Maryan Farah, a fellow student at Osseo Senior High School,...
by Staci Perry Mergenthal | Sep 1, 2022 | Education
Birch Grove Elementary students learn through active creativity. Walk into a second-grade music classroom at Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts and you might see students learning fractions during lessons on quarter and eighth notes, or listen down the hall to...
by Ava Diaz | Sep 1, 2022 | Drinks, Recipes
Rosemary Pear Mocktail 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz rosemary simple syrup (see recipe below) 4 oz of pear juice Top with soda water Pour the lemon juice, simple syrup and pear juice into a shaker and fill it ¾ with ice. Shake the contents for about 15 seconds. Strain...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2022 | Education, People
An all-star lineup showcasing some of the community’s outstanding high school seniors. Maple Grove seniors shine in many ways, and athletics is certainly one of them. After a two-year hiatus, Senior Spotlight is back, and this year, the light shone on not only...
by Ava Diaz | Aug 1, 2022 | Education, People
Former resident contributes to the creation of the first Asian American Muppet. “It really is true that if you see it, you can be it,” says Liz Hara, Maple Grove Senior High School alumna (2000). For many kids across the nation, Hara is making this dream a reality. As...
by Ava Diaz | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The most anticipated issue of the year—the annual Best of Maple Grove—sheds light on the people, businesses and services that make up the fabric of our incredible community. We appreciate those who participated in this year’s readers’ poll. Adding a few new categories...
by Dan Amundson | Jul 1, 2022 | Outdoors, Sports
The city expands its facilities to accommodate the growing pickleball interest. When summer finally arrives, the local outdoor sports facilities are almost constantly in use. Youth baseball teams head to the fields, golfers hit the links and others lace up their...
by Ava Diaz | Jul 1, 2022 | Drinks, Ingredients, Recipes
Spruce up your beverage game and use blackberries to add a burst of seasonal flavor to classic drinks. Peaking in July, these juicy berries provide the perfect touch of sweetness and a stunning color to compliment. Pro tip: When shopping for this fruit, seek out the...
by Ava Diaz | Jul 1, 2022 | Arts
Highlighting the creativity in our community. Art is all around us whether we realize it or not. As something that is so integral to our daily lives, I thought it was important to highlight some of the ways our community members are embracing their talents in a...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2022 | Photo Contest
Focus on Maple Grove’s 2022 photo contest rules. Maple Grove Magazine enjoys showcasing the lake community in a number of ways, and that includes sharing readers’ points of view through what they see, appreciate and capture with their cameras. Each August, we...
by Daniel Huss | Jul 1, 2022 | Restaurants
Local restaurants serve up plant-based burger options. The plant-based universe has created healthier alternatives to an American classic—the hamburger. Stacked next to standard beef, Impossible and Beyond “meat” actually hold many similar characteristics. The Beyond...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jul 1, 2022 | History
Volunteers highlight the city’s rich history. “We’re not that old as a city, technically,” says Alan Madsen, president of the Maple Grove Historic Preservation Society. Originally home to the Ojibwe tribe, then the Winnebago tribe, after their relocation by the U.S....
