by Mollee Francisco | Sep 1, 2025 | Education, Shops, Sports, Style
A sports mom creates unique apparel to support local teams. Ally Kubalak had a problem. As her school-aged sons started getting into sports, the Minnetonka mom and hairstylist found herself on the sidelines, cheering them on while simultaneously scanning the crowds...
by Emily Gedde | Sep 1, 2025 | Arts, Travel
Retired FBI agent turns to his creative side in retirement to begin a photography business. A retired FBI agent from Maple Grove had to laugh when he recalled a comment made about him when he started a photography business. “People have told me they didn’t know I had...
by Hailey Almsted | Sep 1, 2025 | Drinks, Entertain, Local Makers, Outdoors
Enjoy the tastes of Germany and more at Oktoberfest. In Central Park of Maple Grove, a celebration is brewing. The City of Maple Grove, in partnership with Omni Brewing Co., is set to host the annual Oktoberfest from noon to 6 p.m. September 27. Omni Brewing Co. will...
by Hailey Almsted | Sep 1, 2025 | Drinks, Local Makers
Customers revel in Sota’s unexpected taste combinations. Imagine your favorite ice-cold soda transformed into a uniquely delectable treat—that’s exactly what you get at Sota. The Maple Grove shop is one of the first “dirty soda” shops in Minnesota, and owner Chad...
by Hailey Almsted | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Summertime brings out the best of the best, don’t you think? Readers, it’s a sweet treat to bring you the créme de la créme in our Best of Maple Grove 2025—and we have it all, including your picks for the best businesses, restaurants, service providers, shops and...
by Kate Wodtke | Jul 1, 2025 | History, Noteworthy
Every season brings out the Best of Maple Grove. We take pride in being a place for families to thrive … and we always have! Here are some places where you can learn more about the history of our vibrant community. Maple Grove Historical Preservation Society...
by Emma Souza | Jul 1, 2025 | Book Club, Local Makers
Books transport readers to different lifestyles, time periods or, for local author Zia McNeal, across continents. Her novel, Number Eleven, tells a riveting story—inspired by her mother and father, Nusrat and Jhoma Merchant—of engagement and marriage in 1960s Bombay,...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Best of Maple Grove
Meet the créme de la créme in our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. As the days stretch longer and the sun shines brighter, it’s the perfect time to celebrate what makes this season unforgettable. Just like summer itself, our annual Best of Maple Grove highlights the...
by Emma Souza | Jul 1, 2025 | Outdoors, Sports
Central Park opens its skating loop for another summer of fun. Are you looking for a fun way to get some exercise this summer? The Central Park roller skating loop is here to deliver. Sitting at over 800 feet long and 20 feet wide, the rink—which mainly functions as...
by Mollee Francisco | Jul 1, 2025 | Arts, People
Grease: The first musical that made Dayle Theisen want to do musical theater. So it’s perfectly apropos that the Maple Grove native would one day find herself in the role of Sandy. “I watched it hundreds of times,” Theisen says of the movie, starring Olivia...
by Nikki Steele | Jul 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Style
This year, Maple Grove’s fashion scene is buzzing with the best of the best! Here are my top five Pineapple Picks for your wardrobe. Espresso: This year, embrace the rich shades of espresso brown. Not only is this shade of brown the Pantone Color of the Year (Mocha...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each July, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of Maple Grove through our annual Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Photographers of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to submit images that capture...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Recipes
Brighten up gatherings with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers. Whether your party finds its rhythm lakeside, poolside or on a sun-soaked patio, there’s one appetizer that’s sure to be on the menu:...
by Hailey Almsted | Jul 1, 2025 | People, Sports
’Tis the season for celebrating champions. This last year has been a whirlwind for Maple Grove athletes. From global stages to the roar of local football stadiums, these extraordinary athletes have proven themselves to be among the best in their sport. In this, our...
by Hailey Almsted | Jul 1, 2025 | Best of Maple Grove, Noteworthy
In this edition highlighting the Best of Maple Grove, here are the some of the most memorable and the top-clicked headlines. Maple Grove High School Teacher Takes to the Sky (September/October 2024): Ryan Hennessey, a former teacher at Maple Grove Senior High School,...
