Local skincare brand features ingredients sourced in their purest forms. Growing up in Brazil, Bruna Valente never imagined living in Minnesota, let...
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Ice Castles Creates Winter Magic
February 1 update: Due to the warm weather, Ice Castles is officially closed as of February 1. January 26 update: Due to the warm Minnesota winter,...
Experience Maple Grove: Shop, Dine, Stay and Play
A nonprofit organization aims to grow community recognition. Greg Anzelc is fiercely passionate about Maple Grove. He’s been a Maple Grove resident...
Dig in for Empowerment
How to Become a Gardener: Find Empowerment in Creating Your Own Food Security by Ashlie Thomas, The Mocha Gardener, offers an amazing look at how...
West Metro Fun for the Whole Family
Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When visitors come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes...
The Recipe for Soup Success
Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Try a cozy bowl of homemade soup! If you’re new to making homemade soup, the process is quicker than you might...
Entertaining Interior Design
The invitations have been sent, and the menu is planned, so now it is time to think about your entertaining design. First, consider seating. Do you...
Skate With Santa
A night filled with holiday festivity on the rink. Come join Santa Claus, and experience an evening of fun-filled skating from 5–8 p.m. December 9...
Written Word: “The Fire”
The Fire The fire warms my toes The heat still continually grows The fire warms my tired self The heat creeps up the shelf The fire slowly dies And...
Canada’s Crokicurl Gains Local Popularity
Hybrid Canadian sport gains fans in Maple Grove. Vowing to make the most of this winter? Get outside, and try something new. Crokicurl may be the...
Educated: A Memoir
Educated: A Memoir is Tara Westover’s story of her pursuit of education and knowledge. Westover reminisces and takes you on a journey to her life in...
The Importance of an Arts Education
It’s well documented that a good and well-rounded education leads to personal growth, emotional well-being and the development of important life...
8-Year-Old Author Has Life Lessons To Share
Young author shares insightful thoughts about kindness and friendship. Eight-year-old author and illustrator Eloise Zylka isn’t like every other...
Bringing Art to Maple Grove
Being the best you can be is about striving to improve yourself and reach your full potential. It means setting high standards for yourself and...
Over the Rainbow with “The Book Haters’ Book Club
“All it takes is the right book to turn a book hater into a book lover,” writes Gretchen Anthony in The Book Haters’ Book Club. In the Lyn-Lake...
New Sport Courts Around Maple Grove
Pickleball, softball and baseball are on the menu for Maple Grove Parks and Recreation. Maple Grove is having a ball with the city’s new sports...
Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove
Creativity spills off the page and on to the pavement at Arbor Lakes’ annual art festival. Since 2016, a specific stretch of Maple Grove streets...
Look Cute and Comfy en Route to Your Next Destination
Are you someone who feels your traveling style can only be comfortable and not cute or cute and not comfortable? What if I tell you that you can...
Dine With Your Dog at These Restaurants
Hit the paw-tio at these dog-friendly restaurants around Maple Grove. Feeling thirsty but you don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? Whether...
Travel Through Time with Memoir ‘Fly Girl’
Ever wonder about the lifestyle of a flight attendant? Stories of excitement and glamour of flying to exotic places, the jet lag and drudgery of...
