It’s time to go back to school! Since the mid-1800s, Maple Grove’s dedication to education has been well documented. In 1858, the children of early...
Community
Ballerina in the Wild
“I had seen the same egret on two separate visits to the reserve … Every time I raised my camera to take its photo, the egret would fly away,” says...
Meet Students Who Excel Inside and Outside the Classroom
There is one word to describe the youth of Maple Grove: accomplished. From perfect ACT scores and accelerated classes to being a business co-owner,...
Celebrating Two Decades of Community
In 2005, Maple Grove Magazine launched as a small community lifestyle magazine—two decades later, we are proud to be deeply rooted in this wonderful...
15.20 Apparel Elevates School Spirit Gear
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...
The Best of Maple Grove, Historically Speaking
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...
Explore Your Best of Maple Grove 2025 Winners
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...
Save the Date To Skate at the Central Park Loop
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...
Dayle Theisen Stars as Sandy in “Grease”
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...
Focus on Maple Grove 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions
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 Athletes Are Going for the Gold
’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...
Enjoy Our Most Beloved Stories
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...
Buzzin’ Beauty
“I was going to Eastman Nature [Center] on that particular day to unwind from a busy day. As I came up to the first trail to the prairie, I could...
Celebrate Juneteenth With the Community
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation hosts a family-friendly event at Town Green. Residents are invited to gather together from 5–9 p.m. on June 19 in...
Rainy Lake Pup
Maple Grove photographer Debra Bernard recalls capturing this photo of her dog, Nyla, one afternoon while at Voyageurs National Park. “I was...
We Can Ride Offers Four-Legged Therapy
Largest and oldest therapeutic riding program in Minnesota connects horses and humans to transform the lives of individuals with disabilities. At We...
Tails & Ales 2025 Welcomes Pets and Owners Alike
Maple Grove’s pet-friendly event is back for another year. Calling all animal lovers—Maple Grove Parks and Recreation is back with its annual Tails...
The Children’s Theatre Company Is Bringing “Frozen” to the Stage
We speak with ensemble member Sarah Potvin to get a look behind the curtain. Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy the wonders of winter at the...
Spring at Rush Creek Golf Course
A hobbyist photographer captures a morning in Maple Grove. Rush Creek Golf Course assistant superintendent Betsy O’Donnell enjoys seeing the sunrise...
A Place to Call Home
Today’s home designs differ from Maple Grove’s homes built before 1920; of the 12 remaining, three stand out. Our most familiar historic home is...
