by Renée Stewart-Hester | Mar 1, 2019 | Restaurants
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is not a one-day affair if you’re a fan of Claddagh Irish Pub, Maple Grove. The local restaurant has pulled together several days of celebration for lads and lasses of all ages. “We offer a great craic all the time, but we really push the...
by Monique Kleinhuizen | Mar 1, 2019 | Local Makers, People
Home cook demonstrates familiar, elevated recipes. Try two fresh, healthy farro recipes from Dan Greer’s kitchen. Dan Greer’s a normal guy. He’s a dad and husband with a full-time job in sales. He’s the first to admit his kitchen is small-ish and pretty...
by Monique Kleinhuizen | Mar 1, 2019 | Ingredients, Local Makers, Recipes
Cooking with Dan. This article originally appeared as part of the story Cooking with Dan in the March 2019 issue. While Dan Greer can’t pinpoint his specific culinary style, he tends to incorporate fresh ingredients that celebrate the changing seasons. He jokes that,...
by Simone Ritchie | Mar 1, 2019 | Outdoors, Sports, Wellness
Expert offers tips for outdoor exercise. Despite the holidays appearing long in the distance of life’s rearview mirror, winter still has the state in its icy clutches. With warm weather sometimes seeming like a distant memory, most Minnesotans don’t let the snow...
by Katie Welch Len | Mar 1, 2019 | Dining, Lifestyle
From hosting a party to traditional Irish fare, Maple Grove has it all. You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially in Maple Grove, where your luck overflows when it comes to charming ways to host a party while not spending too much of your...
by Susan Hein | Mar 1, 2019 | Book Club, Noteworthy, Outdoors
Author highlights Twin Cities’ great hikes for adventurists of all types. Are you eager to leave cabin fever behind and seek outdoor adventures as spring beckons? Let Jake Kulju, Minnesota native, author and outdoorsman, introduce you to natural wonders close to the...
by Sarah Price | Feb 1, 2019 | Photo Contest
This picture placed first in the Activities & Events category for the 2018 Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Fresh Ice on the Skating Loop, taken by Sarah Price, placed first in the Activities & Events category for the 2018 Focus on Maple Grove photo...
by Maggie Sciortino | Feb 1, 2019 | People
Beth Thibodeau and her husband Jon served in the department together for more than a decade. Growing up, Maple Grove resident Beth Thibodeau never thought she would end up serving in the Maple Grove Fire Department (MGFD). That all changed when her husband, Jon,...
by Simone Ritchie | Feb 1, 2019 | Pets
Animal rescue matches pets with forever homes. In 2006, Hurricane Katrina devastated parts of the country, leaving many lives and homes from central Florida to eastern Texas in shambles. For Lynne Bengston, the need to head to the area of devastation and help the...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2019 | Landscape
Learn how to foster a healthy landscape relationship. Breaking up is hard to do, especially during February—aka Valentine’s Day’s host month. Days leading up to 2.14 are festooned with hearts, flowers, sweets and romance (genuine and otherwise). But some good...
by Kristi Kalinsky | Feb 1, 2019 | Sports, Wellness
O’Leary runs to the beat of his own steps. Scott O’Leary isn’t your typical athlete. His desire and drive for physical fitness didn’t take shape until shortly before his 50th birthday. Prior to that, he had taken a 30+ year hiatus after deciding to discontinue running...
by Monique Kleinhuizen | Feb 1, 2019 | Drinks, Local Makers, Recipes
Top off Valentine’s Day with scrumptious desserts. Sometimes staying in is the sweetest way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Take an irresistible sample of our line-up of delicious, local desserts that are takeout-ready and sure to delight dates, kids or anyone else who...
by Maggie Sciortino | Feb 1, 2019 | Gift Guides, Shops
Olfactory offers a fresh take on candle making. With Valentine’s Day just days away, Olfactory Scent Studio could be the perfect option for those looking for personalized gifts or interested in creating special memories with their significant others. The studio,...
by Katie Welch Len | Feb 1, 2019 | Gift Guides
Forget flowers and chocolates – give the gift of experience. For Valentine’s Day, how about gifting the one you love an entire day of experiences that you and your sweetheart will remember long after the roses are wilted and the chocolates are eaten? Your...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2019 | Community
Open to the public, the church’s annual Valentine’s Carnival is set from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. February 9. Valentine’s Day presents all sorts of ways to celebrate the Day of Love, and Maple Grove Covenant Church offers a chance for friends and family members to gather in fun...
