by Erin Graney | Aug 1, 2019 | Arts, Outdoors
Maple Grove plans a day of live music in Central Park. Summer may be winding down, but that isn’t any reason for warm-weather fun to take a back seat to back-to-school schedules and fall sporting events. Thanks to some creative foresight and good planning, residents...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2019 | Education, People
Osseo Senior High student hopes to pursue a career in engineering and travel the world. Congratulations to this year’s Prep Elites, who were nominated by their schools for our annual feature. It’s always difficult to decide among a worthy group of local teens, who...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2019 | Education, People
One of Heritage Christian Academy’s top students is also a multi-sport athlete and youth mentor. Congratulations to this year’s Prep Elites, who were nominated by their schools for our annual feature. It’s always difficult to decide among a worthy group of local...
by Bill Princeton | Aug 1, 2019 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
Cool off with this breezy, easy summer cocktail recipe. The dog days of summer are upon us. With the sun beating down, what could be better than a gin and tonic? How about a Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin with Tavernello Prosecco? 1 1/2 oz. Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle gin 3/4...
by Maggie Sciortino | Aug 1, 2019 | Giving Back, Local Makers
MN Brands for Good offers locally-sourced goods for fundraisers. There’s only so many rolls of wrapping paper, bars of chocolate or bags of water softening salt that one can buy from cherubic doorbell ringers, hawking their goods for the benefit of their...
by Lorrie Link | Aug 1, 2019 | Arts, People
Dan McAvey teaches several classes and serves as the adult education director and member of the Board of Directors at the Maple Grove Arts Center. You just never know what volunteering can lead to—take Dan McAvey for example. The former Maple Grove resident first...
by Maggie Sciortino | Aug 1, 2019 | Restaurants
Former NBA talent backs new salad restaurant in Maple Grove. Eating out isn’t always a healthy slam dunk, but franchisee and former NBA player Kris Humphries wants to change that for local diners. Late last year, he teamed up with Minnesota-based restaurant Crisp...
by Stacy Herron | Aug 1, 2019 | Book Club, Education, Noteworthy
Head into the school year with two great reads. It’s back to school this month for thousands of Maple Grove children and teenagers. Wise Guy by Guy Kawasaki and Countdown to College by Monique Rinere are two recently published books that help parents and caregivers...
by Ashley Simonson | Aug 1, 2019 | Garden, Local Makers
Amber Olsen tells us more about her impressive garden. What if getting the freshest and cleanest produce was as easy as walking out of your front door? That’s exactly what Amber Olsen does. Her garden gives her the ability to pick fresh fruit off of trees and unearth...
by Christina Timm | Jul 1, 2019 | Garden, Landscape, Noteworthy
Hydrangea variety is tapped as “Best.” If you’re looking for the Best Flowering Shrub to accent your backyard this season, try the Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea. True to its name, it looks just like a vanilla strawberry sundae with blooms starting out white, changing...
by Monique Kleinhuizen | Jul 1, 2019 | People, Sports
Mandy Pirich is the unsung hero at the center of the Maple Grove Skating School. This issue offers us a chance to highlight some community members, who are also deserving of the spotlight. Advisory board member Eric Hagemann, communication specialist for Osseo Area...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2019 | Best of Maple Grove
We present a bouquet of the best restaurants, shops, salons and more in Maple Grove. FOOD Best Patio Dining The Lookout Bar & Grill Runners-up: The Highlander Restaurant at Rush Creek Golf Club, 3 Squares Restaurant Best Breakfast The Original Pancake House...
by Emily Handy | Jul 1, 2019 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Consider the best of podcast comedy game shows. Podcast: Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me and Ask Me Another Avg. Episode Length: Approx. 50 min Genre: Comedy, Trivia Content Warnings: Episodes are aired on NPR, appropriate for all ages unless marked otherwise. If you...
by Maggie Sciortino | Jul 1, 2019 | Arts, Community, Outdoors
Create summer memories at Maple Grove Days and the Arbor Lakes Art Fair. Whether you’re looking for something to do with family or a fun outing with friends, Maple Grove’s summertime events are sure to satisfy. Start making plans for a July worth celebrating—from...
by Maggie Sciortino | Jul 1, 2019 | Education
The Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship Program has even more reasons to celebrate this year. The Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship Program (MGASP) has even more reasons to celebrate this year. It was founded in 1999 by Michelene Radulovich and Judy Harding with the...
