After noticing that many young families visit the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, the idea to create a fun program for guests during the summer months...
Education
Strings ’n’ Keys
Begin your musical journey with pointers from the pros. Two Maple Grove music schools, Spark Music Studio and All Things Musik, bring their talent...
A Full Tally of Fun Camps That Won’t Leave Your Kids Homesick
Summer camp is something that children look forward to all school year. It’s a time to get outside, learn a new skill or continue an activity...
Osseo’s Synchro Gators Swim to Their Own Beat
The Synchro Gators are ending another successful season. The synchronized swimming program that teaches Osseo school students the sport continues to...
A Local School Comes Together Once Again for a Great Cause
A festive event is on the horizon as Primrose School of Maple Grove hosts its 10th Spring Fling Carnival and Charity Fundraiser. Celebrating the...
Taking Center Stage
The secret sauce behind musical excellence. Maple Grove High School (MGHS) does not have a theater program. There’s no theater teacher or theater...
The Garden Path of Kids’ Curiosity
Local elementary schools grow plants and spark interest. Not so long ago, Maple Grove’s youngsters were well acquainted with rakes, hoes and other...
Fathers and Daughters Create Tradition at a Formal Dance where Every Girl Is a Princess
Many a father and daughter in and around Maple Grove and Osseo have carved out a tradition of attending the annual Once Upon a Time Dance. Heading...
Learn Something New with These Maple Grove Programs
What better way to break out of winter hibernation than to escape the house—with the family, a friend or on your own—and build a new skill? Osseo...
Teens with Keys
The prospect of a teen’s first drivers’ license can be a dramatic event for families, but strict state requirements ease the ordeal. As teens get...
St. John’s Students Work to Raise Funds for Texas Hurricane Victims
St. John’s Lutheran School students, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, teamed up with other local Lutheran schools to raise money for hurricane...
Osseo High School Students Certify the Neighborhood
Performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for long periods of time is a good test of one’s abilities and dedication toward others. It’s also a...
Exceptional Artwork
A chance to see art created by local high school students. North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) offers six to eight free student-focused gallery...
New School in Town
A Montessori school offers a safe and nurturing education while remaining affordable. Last summer, Kiddiegarten found a home in a new location in...
Check-In With Maple Grove Alum
Plans for the new season. Two Maple Grove Senior High graduates play at the college level. Having graduated in 2013, Jordan Gross played hockey for...
A Walk Through Maple Grove’s Preschool Programs
Presenting pre-kindergarten programs around town. Choosing the right preschool for your child is a significant decision. Luckily, there is an...
MOMS Club in Maple Grove
MOMS Club offers fun activities and parental support to moms with young children. MOMS Club is a National organization with chapters around the...
Maple Grove Art Classes for Kids
Local classes inspire young artists. What child couldn’t use a little free time to play around and get messy? In the evermore structured lives of...
Maple Grove Arts Center is a Gem
Arts Center founder Lorrie Link is recognized by TOSCA. In just three years, the Maple Grove Arts Center has established itself as a model...
