Dear Readers, welcome to our first issue of 2025. This year is full of exciting celebrations, and we’re kicking it off with our first annual Special...
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Editors Share the Details Behind Their Unique Weddings
From cityscapes to country roads, editors offer us a look at their unique and intimate weddings. The celebration of love and unity and the start of...
Wedding Dessert Ideas Around the Twin Cities
Bakers and makers are charting new territory when it comes to wedding treats. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving. The...
Wedded Bliss in the Woods
Surrounded by towering trees and family memories, a couple says, “I do” at the place where love feels most like home. For Erik and Monica Goetzke...
Maple Grove Crimson Football Wins State Championships
After an undefeated season, the Crimson beats Minnetonka, with a final score of 28–21. On November 22, Maple Grove Senior High School’s (MGSH)...
Maple Grove Crimson Football Is Going to U.S. Bank Stadium
The team squares off against Shakopee in the State Tournament semifinal. Maple Grove Senior High School’s Crimson Football team is riding high on an...
Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue
Readers: Welcome to our final issue of 2024. This November/December issue is all about food, entertaining and giving back—and we have a lot of...
Sweet + Flour Cookie Co Creates Custom Treats
Christina Stewart perfects her royal iced sugar cookies. From wedding showers, bachelorette parties and birthdays to Teacher Appreciation Day and...
Artist Mariah Smith Blends Creativity With Education
Mariah Smith seamlessly merges creativity and entrepreneurial savvy. When Mariah Smith started using oil paints, she hated it. “I tried it in an...
Award-Winning Bakers Share the Ingredients for Success
Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Featured for their mouthwatering talents, Zia McNeal and Annette Gustafson,...
Curbside Organic Recycling, Streamlined
The City of Maple Grove is making food waste disposal more accessible. Maple Grove residents will be able to recycle organic materials directly...
Unified Art in Action at Maple Grove Senior High
An award-winning educator is bringing Special Olympics Minnesota to the classroom. At Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH), one art class is in...
Welcome to the September/October 2024 Issue
Readers, let me welcome you in to one of my favorite issues to put together: Our annual education, homes and arts issue. In these pages, you will...
Crystal Kitchen + Bath Three-Room Remodel Gains Recognition
Maple Grove remodel project is recognized with awards. After spending nearly a decade in their Maple Grove home and with an extra-large dose of home...
Senior Spotlight Students Share Inspiring Stories
Welcome to our annual Senior Spotlight feature. We asked local high school principals, teachers, counselors and staff to nominate students who best...
Step-By-Step Prep for Your Upcoming Grad Party
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Let’s Celebrate the Best of Maple Grove 2024
It’s time to celebrate the winners and finalists of the Best of Maple Grove 2024. We asked—and you answered. This might just take the cake as one of...
Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue
Readers, I am so excited to welcome you to the pages of our Best of Maple Grove 2024 issue. It is a pleasure to edit the pages of this long-standing...
West Metro Cocktail Party
We’ve gathered a group of striking cocktails from across the West Metro. These cocktails aren’t wallflowers; they’re conversation starters. You...
How To Plan the Perfect Picnic
Create a dreamy, cottagecore summer day. Picture this: The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The sounds of nature are calling to you—welcoming...
