by Emily Gedde | Nov 1, 2024 | Interior Design, Noteworthy
Kitchen trends are always changing. Two-toned cabinets, rustic accents, terracotta tiles and more have remained popular. This year, interior designers are taking note of statement range hoods. We spoke with local expert Angela Warner, talent development manager at...
by Emily Gedde | Nov 1, 2024 | Local Makers, Recipes
Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Featured for their mouthwatering talents, Zia McNeal and Annette Gustafson, both of Maple Grove, share the ingredients to success. Whether it’s blue ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair or being...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 30, 2024 | Giving Back, People
Crystal Anderson, who works for the City of Maple Grove as a recreation supervisor with an emphasis on teenagers and outreach, transformed her dedication to service to a new environment: Cambodia. In January, she combined her passion for service with a new cultural...
by Alexandra Tostrud | Oct 23, 2024 | Community
The City of Maple Grove is making food waste disposal more accessible. Maple Grove residents will be able to recycle organic materials directly from their homes alongside trash and regular recycling beginning January 6, 2025. The mandatory fee from garbage haulers...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
Explore the winning photos from our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or flip through their film—whatever it took to find their favorite shots of the Maple Grove community. From scenic...
by Alexandra Tostrud | Sep 23, 2024 | Arts, Education
An award-winning educator is bringing Special Olympics Minnesota to the classroom. At Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH), one art class is in high demand for students, with 71 students competing for just 15 spots in the first trimester. Unified Art pairs general...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 15, 2024 | Photo Contest
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the Maple Grove community. From backyard wildlife to scenic views around town, Maple Grove residents understood the assignment! Now, we’re excited to open the poll to determine our Readers’ Choice winner....
by Hailey Almsted | Sep 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Readers, let me welcome you in to one of my favorite issues to put together: Our annual education, homes and arts issue. In these pages, you will meet several community members who are leaving a lasting impression on Maple Grove. In our Departments section, meet an...
by Hailey Almsted | Sep 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
“Last year, I worked by Rice Lake, and it allowed me to explore the nearby trails. I really took to the Maple Grove Arboretum, and on this day, I had every intention of walking all the way toward Maple Grove Senior High,” says hobby photographer Yoko Yamasaki....
by Kira Vanderlan | Sep 1, 2024 | Interior Design, Noteworthy
For as long as I can remember, purple has been my favorite color. It is known as the color of royalty, ambition, creativity and luxury. Even though it is my favorite, for some reason, I have only used it sparingly when decorating—maybe because design trends haven’t...
by Meredith Heneghan | Sep 1, 2024 | People, Sports
Daniela Del Mastro, a top-ranked 12-year-old, has her sights set on going pro. Some people are lucky enough to know at a young age what they want to be when they grow up. Even fewer, like Daniela Del Mastro, are well on their way there by age 12. By early this year,...
by Grace Knapp | Sep 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
Fish Lake Park shows its colors. “Looking up at the colors and trees and the sun behind it made it … speak to me,” says Tracy Walsh, a professional events and nature photographer. Walsh enjoys walking through parks in the fall to capture perfect moments in nature—just...
by Hailey Almsted | Sep 1, 2024 | Education, People
Ryan Hennessey aims to inspire inside and outside the classroom. Obtaining a Ph.D. and real estate license. Piloting small aircraft. Building and renovating camper vans. These are just a few things that have piqued the curiosity of lifelong learner Ryan Hennessey, a...
by Katie Tomsche | Sep 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
Enjoy the crisp season with this fall-inspired treat! Easy Owl Cupcakes These cute cupcakes are so easy to make, thanks to a few simple ingredients. Pick up a package of chocolate or white cupcakes. On each cupcake, place two halves of a chocolate sandwich cookie,...
by Gabrielle Clark | Sep 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a lovely book set in Pennsylvania, jumping between the late 1920s and the early 1970s. The book depicts a neighborhood made up of two distinct communities, Jewish and Black, showing how their lives intersected...
