Illustrator Sydney Lindgren tackles an artistic challenge. It started as a personal dare and ended up a gallery show. When Maple Grove...
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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,...
Maple Grove Fire Retiree Reflects on a Career Battling Blazes
Beth Thibodeau and her husband Jon served in the department together for more than a decade. Growing up, Maple Grove resident Beth Thibodeau never...
This Over 50 Spartan Racer is Proving “Anything is Possible”
O’Leary runs to the beat of his own steps. Scott O’Leary isn’t your typical athlete. His desire and drive for physical fitness didn’t take shape...
Bounce into Valentine’s Day with Maple Grove Covenant Church’s Annual Carnival
Open to the public, the church’s annual Valentine’s Carnival is set from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. February 9. Valentine’s Day presents all sorts of ways to...
Calling in the Fuzz
Police department welcomes canine cop. There’s a new officer in town, and he walks on four legs. Calo is a German shepherd—Belgian Malinois. In May,...
Hands & Feet Works to Defeat Childhood Hunger
In August 2017, Susan Elwer officially launched Hands & Feet with her husband, Eric. Susan Elwer, owner of Hands & Feet, blends her passion...
Community Members Ride to Fight Alzheimer’s
Residents and people from the community rode NuSteps from sun up to sundown to honor those impacted by this disease. In 2015, Ardie’s husband was...
