This Mental Health Awareness Month, a new Maple Grove clinic offers counseling and support. By the time psychologist Andrea Hutchinson finished her...
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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...
Make a Spring Wreath From Egg Cartons
Spring is right around the corner, and what better way to welcome the season than with a seasonal craft for the kids. Enjoy this beautiful and...
Written Word: “Outside in the Snow”
Through the door, Outside we go. It will be so much fun To play in the snow. As we walk to the hill Without a care, We shamelessly disturb The...
Support Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails with Your Diet
There is more than what meets the eye behind having healthy hair, skin and nails. The foods we consume affect the overall health of our hair, skin...
The Unlikely Village of Eden: A Memoir
Twin Cities psychotherapist Emma Nadler and her musician husband, Chris Thomson (aka Cedar Thoms), received heartbreaking news that their second...
Jordan Sahly Embraces His Heritage Through Beadwork
Jordan Sahly had barely begun his chapter as a freshman at Yale University when the threat of a global pandemic sent him back home, turning his...
Terrain Brazilian Botanicals Draws Inspiration From Nature
Local skincare brand features ingredients sourced in their purest forms. Growing up in Brazil, Bruna Valente never imagined living in Minnesota, let...
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...
