Maple Grove resident shares methods for creating a culture of caring. For Andrea Hollingsworth, showing compassion isn’t a soft skill; it’s a power...
Education
Maple Grove Crimson Football Wins State Championships
After an undefeated season, the Crimson beats Minnetonka, with a final score of 28–21. On November 22, Maple Grove Senior High School’s (MGSH)...
Maple Grove Crimson Football Is Going to U.S. Bank Stadium
The team squares off against Shakopee in the State Tournament semifinal. Maple Grove Senior High School’s Crimson Football team is riding high on an...
Unified Art in Action at Maple Grove Senior High
An award-winning educator is bringing Special Olympics Minnesota to the classroom. At Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH), one art class is in...
Maple Grove High School Teacher Takes to the Sky
Ryan Hennessey aims to inspire inside and outside the classroom. Obtaining a Ph.D. and real estate license. Piloting small aircraft. Building and...
Senior Spotlight Students Share Inspiring Stories
Welcome to our annual Senior Spotlight feature. We asked local high school principals, teachers, counselors and staff to nominate students who best...
Investment in Youth Program Celebrates Osseo Students
The 26th annual Investment in Youth honors achievements. District 279 is set to host its annual Investment in Youth program, which celebrates more...
The History Behind the Pierre Bottineau House
A historical interpreter discusses the life and legacy of Minnesota frontiersman Pierre Bottineau. When Mike Murray discusses Pierre Bottineau, it’s...
MN Select Volleyball Club Paves the Way
MN Select Volleyball Club paves the way for boys volleyball. Minnesota boys volleyball has been growing exponentially. And many players dig it....
Meet Your 2023 Senior Spotlight Students
Introducing the next generation of leaders. A large part of what makes Maple Grove so special is the students in our community: They are our next...
The Importance of an Arts Education
It’s well documented that a good and well-rounded education leads to personal growth, emotional well-being and the development of important life...
Bringing Art to Maple Grove
Being the best you can be is about striving to improve yourself and reach your full potential. It means setting high standards for yourself and...
Minnesota Companion Bird Association Busts Bird Myths
These companion animals are growing in popularity. Sometimes, a bird picks you. That’s what happened to Metro area resident Karen Anderson on a day...
Birch Grove Elementary School Celebrates Creativity
Birch Grove Elementary students learn through active creativity. Walk into a second-grade music classroom at Birch Grove Elementary School for the...
Maple Grove Senior Spotlight 2022: All-Star Students
An all-star lineup showcasing some of the community’s outstanding high school seniors. Maple Grove seniors shine in many ways, and athletics is...
Puppeteer Brings Diversity to Sesame Street
Former resident contributes to the creation of the first Asian American Muppet. “It really is true that if you see it, you can be it,” says Liz...
Local Nonprofit Teaches Kids Digital Responsibility with Cellphone Permit
Cell Phone Permit teaches kids to be healthy digital citizens. We wouldn’t toss car keys to a teenager without receiving appropriate instruction and...
Blooming Recovery
Monarch Butterflies face endangered species list. In December 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the monarch butterfly became a...
Looking Forward
Local nonprofit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially...
Prep Elite: Personal Experience Inspires Providence Academy’s Austin DeSmet’s Doctoral Aspirations
Providence Academy senior Austin DeSmet has Osgood-Schlatter disease, which has inspired him to become a doctor. Fall brims with new beginnings and...
