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...
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You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Super Summer Celebrations in Maple Grove
Add these local festivals to your bucket-list. There’s nothing better than a summertime festival. Come out, meet new members of the community and...
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...
“His Majesty’s Dragon”
Have you ever had an opportunity that calls you to quickly change careers? That happens in His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik, an alternative...
Resident Shares Her Road to Recovery After Stroke
During May’s American Stroke Month, we connect with Sue Kapsner to hear her story. On September 3, 2022, Sue Kapsner woke up feeling “a little off.”...
Have a Ball at Tails & Ales
This pet-friendly event features plenty of exciting activities for all. Enjoy a day on the town with your furry friends as Tails & Ales returns...
Photographer Debra Bernard Shares Her Wide Lens of Experience
Professional Maple Grove photographer catches cute quirks and expressions. With a sleek, tawny coat and innocent olive-green eyes, 3-year-old Nyla...
Dietitian’s Top Four Nutrition Travel Hacks
Reservations are made, and it’s time to start packing your bags—but aside from the sunscreen, have you thought about how to pack when it comes to...
ROCT Outdoor Creates Unique Products for Dogs
A high school project pivots into a successful outdoor dog gear company. Entrepreneurship, a course offered at Plymouth’s Wayzata High School,...
Roundtrips and Romances Helps Couples Plan Perfect Getaways
Travel planner uses vast experience to help couples plan the perfect getaway. What’s better than honeymooning on a sandy beach surrounded by clear...
“The Sun Does Shine”
Alabama. 1985. Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with multiple murders. He had an alibi, but it didn’t matter—he was tried and found...
Organizing Your Pet’s Belongings
Our furry friends bring us joy, comfort and companionship. Whether we are going on walks or cuddling on the couch, pets participate in our daily...
A Harmonious Partnership
Pets have been a popular subject in art for centuries, celebrated for their loyalty, companionship and often endearing qualities. Artists in ancient...
CARE Counseling Offers Counseling and Support
This Mental Health Awareness Month, a new Maple Grove clinic offers counseling and support. By the time psychologist Andrea Hutchinson finished her...
Chalkfest Maple Grove Expands for 2024
Drawing artists from places like Mexico, Ukraine and Colombia is the ninth annual Chalkfest Maple Grove, held this year on June 8 and 9. Close to 50...
How TruBlue Helps Tackle That To-Do List
TruBlue of Plymouth and Maple Grove takes nagging tasks off your plate. From drywall repair and light fixture installation to spring cleanup,...
Ray Henderson Shares Story Behind Annual Skydive Tradition
Ray Henderson finally retired at age 85, just in time to start skydiving. Every year, more than half a million people in the United States skydive...
“Thinning Blood” Is a Memoir of Family, Myth and Identity
Thinning Blood by Leah Myers (W. W. Norton & Company, 2023) is part myth, part dream and part memoir. Myers, the likely last of her family line...
How to Pack to Save Time and Money
As the cold temps can sometimes hang on in the springtime, many families decide to head south for a warm get away. That’s when my phone starts...
