Osseo Senior High student hopes to pursue a career in engineering and travel the world. Congratulations to this year’s Prep Elites, who were...
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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...
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...
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,...
Local Couple Combines Creativity & Logic in Life and Business
They call themselves “adventurists.” Kate and Tony Becker grab every chance they can to lace up their hiking boots, toss their gear in the Jeep and...
Carla Stueve Is the First Female Hennepin County Highway Engineer
Promoting the importance of women’s involvement in scientific fields and achieving equality in the workplace are items that have long been sought...
Find Out How Maple Grove Local Peter Dering Dreamed up Peak Design
Necessity was the mother of invention for Peak Design. While barreling through the streets of Maple Grove on his bike as a child, Peter Dering...
A Love for Organic Elements Makes a Lively Garden Unique and Beloved
Mark and Cathy Sackett’s backyard is teeming with life. With three dogs, koi fish, bubbling fountains, wildflowers, bees, hummingbirds and the...
High School Student Finds Confidence, Success with Tae Kwon Do
While kids are growing up, finding a way to express themselves is an important part of growth and development. Some find their niches through...
