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Meet Maple Grove Music Man Joe Demko
Joe Demko rewinds his six decades of memories in the music business. Joe Demko of Maple Grove never attended college, but he has received a...
Prep Elite: Monica Rampetsreiter is ‘Everything One Could Hope for in a Student’
Providence Academy's Monica Rampetsreiter is on the National Honor Society, a varsity athlete and a multi-instrumentalist. And with all her free...
These 4 Dads Are on the Sideline at Every Maple Grove Football Game
Four dads have fun on the sidelines at Maple Grove Senior High. There is a certain energy that precedes a high school football game. The players...
Meet the Maple Grove Woman Starring in ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Kersten Rodau has performed all over the Twin Cities theatre scene - now she's onstage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in "Mamma Mia!" A wedding,...
Larry the Hosta Guy: Maple Grove Man Blankets Property in Popular Plant
Larry Welliver and his wife Kathy are growing an oasis of hostas at their Maple Grove home. Larry and Kathy Welliver only need to walk a few steps...
Prep Elite: Wrestler Gavin Peterson is a Leader On and Off the Mat
Maple Grove Senior High wrestler Gavin Peterson applies lessons from the mat to the rest of his life. Congratulations to this year’s Prep Elites,...
Prep Elite: Meet ‘Renaissance Woman’ Maria Paula Cadena Amortegui
Osseo Senior High student hopes to pursue a career in engineering and travel the world. Congratulations to this year’s Prep Elites, who were...
Prep Elite: Meet ‘All-Around Great Guy’ Alex Edstrom
One of Heritage Christian Academy's top students is also a multi-sport athlete and youth mentor. Congratulations to this year’s Prep Elites, who...
Meet the Man Helping Artists Grow at the Maple Grove Arts Center
Dan McAvey teaches several classes and serves as the adult education director and member of the Board of Directors at the Maple Grove Arts Center....
Meet the Woman Who Leads Minnesota’s Largest Skating School
Mandy Pirich is the unsung hero at the center of the Maple Grove Skating School. This issue offers us a chance to highlight some community members,...
Our Advisory Board Picks Their Best of Maple Grove
Advisory Board members weigh in with their favorites. Maple Grove Magazine is creatively supported throughout the year by its Advisory Board members...
Local Couple Tries New Approach to Finding Homes for the Homeless
With Threshold to New Life, the Bahrs’ main focus is to help people obtain stable housing. Maple Grove resident Richard Bahr always found himself...
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...
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...
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...
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...
