Photographer finds respite, creativity in local park. Shade placed second in the City Landscape category for the annual Focus on Maple Grove photo...
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World Taekwondo Academy’s Grandmaster Uses Athletic Gifts to Give Back
Taekwondo master shares his love of the sport with athletes in need. Only a couple seconds before the end of a nail-biting match, a student, who’s...
Summer Camps in Maple Grove to Keep the Kids Busy Over Break
Check out summer camp options. The question perplexes most parents as summer rolls around: How will I keep the kids busy? Thankfully, we have...
This Photo Perfectly Portrays the Playfulness of a Puppy
Photographer captures puppy’s youthful jaunt. Lisa Kirvan’s Run Free placed first in the Pets category for our annual photo contest, Focus on Maple...
Statewide Breast Cancer Support Network Guides Women Through ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ of Diagnosis
Group offers sage support to women with breast cancer. When Linn Laak was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she was confident that she could...
Volunteers Inspire Kids to Read by Bringing Classic Stories to Life
Storybooks Alive turns words into action. Words come to life in a special way, thanks to Storybooks Alive, a group of volunteers, who put on...
Maple Grove Artist’s Portrait Challenge Becomes Gallery Exhibition
Illustrator Sydney Lindgren tackles an artistic challenge. It started as a personal dare and ended up a gallery show. When Maple Grove...
Nadia Cakes Owner Abby Jimenez Pens Infertility Romance Novel ‘The Friend Zone’
Nadia Cakes’ Abby Jimenez whips up "The Friend Zone." For romance novel recommendations from Abby Jimenez, click here. A young woman, struggling...
This Photographer’s Favorite Outdoor Photo Spot? Her Own Backyard
Taking photos in her yard are a few of Sarah DeRosier’s favorite things. Sarah DeRosier’s After Rain Bud placed third in our Nature and Wildlife...
Local Actress Takes the Stage in Children’s Theatre Company’s ‘Matilda the Musical’
Julia Humphrey performs in children’s musical. Beginning this month, don’t miss a chance to see Julia Humphrey, a Maple Grove native, debut with the...
Romance Novel Recommendations from Author and Nadia Cakes Owner Abby Jimenez
This article originally appeared as part of the story Cook's Books in the April 2019 issue. Nadia Cakes owner and Food Network champ Abby Jimenez...
Your Toddler Can Learn Mandarin Chinese at This Maple Grove School
Academy students speak the same language(s). For many students, picking up a second language has become a crucial part of their learning experience....
Rediscovering U Helps Women Weather the Storm of Divorce
Rediscovering U gives women a fresh outlook after divorce. When Barb Greenberg got divorced after 33 years of marriage, she was left feeling...
Keeping the Norwegian Art of Rosemaling Alive
Traditional folk art finds expression in the hands of local man. Living among the influence of Minnesota’s Scandinavian heritage, we hear about...
Where WCCO Anchor Jason DeRusha Eats
Newscaster, foodie answers the important questions about the local food scene. Where’s Jason DeRusha? If he’s not co-anchoring WCCO This...
Focus on Maple Grove: Eye of the Tiger
Zeke offers his best camera-ready pose. Sarah DeRosier’s cat, Zeke, was striking a familiar feline pose...resting on the couch while gazing out the...
Teens, Don’t Watch Netflix While You Drive
Teens are distracted by more than texts behind the wheel. As prom season returns, many are thinking about more than just snapping pictures and...
Maple Grove Dad Starts YouTube Channel to Help Aspiring Home Cooks
Home cook demonstrates familiar, elevated recipes. Try two fresh, healthy farro recipes from Dan Greer's kitchen. Dan Greer’s a normal guy. He’s a...
A Doctor’s Tips for Running in the Winter
Expert offers tips for outdoor exercise. Despite the holidays appearing long in the distance of life's rearview mirror, winter still has the state...
Fresh Ice on the Skating Loop
This picture placed first in the Activities & Events category for the 2018 Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. Fresh Ice on the Skating Loop,...
