In-home care extends independence. The U.S. population is growing older. According to the U.S. Census Population Projections, by 2030, one in every...
Lifestyle
Local Maker Creates Wood Works of Art
The Knotty Elm delivers handcrafted wood pieces for home décor. Whittling away at his next masterpiece in the comfort of his own garage is Maple...
The Violin Conspiracy Book Review
Up-and-coming Black classical violinist Ray McMillian receives a $5 million dollar ransom note for the return of the Stradivarius violin he...
Book Review: The Windsor Knot
It’s 2016, and at Windsor Castle, preparations are underway for the Queen’s 90th birthday. After an evening soiree, a Russian pianist is discovered...
Local Photographer Wins Gold at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Osseo Senior High School alumna, Sharn Brar, debuted her photography at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June as a part of the Scholastic Art...
A (Pickleball) Court with No Boundaries
The city expands its facilities to accommodate the growing pickleball interest. When summer finally arrives, the local outdoor sports facilities are...
Local Artists Add Color and Creativity to the Community
Highlighting the creativity in our community. Art is all around us whether we realize it or not. As something that is so integral to our daily...
5 Popular Public Parks Around Town
We round up the five most popular Maple Grove public parks. Within Maple Grove’s more than 50 sprawling parks, residents are sure to find everything...
Beautox Bar in Maple Grove Helps Clients Turn Back the Clock
Where science and beauty mingle. Working to restore your face’s original shape and proportions can be difficult, but the latest fads in aesthetic...
How to Fit Fitness into Your Vacation
Travel is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves, and the benefits go well beyond taking a break from our lives. It opens us to new...
Perfect Picnic Co. Crafts Luxury Outdoor Picnics
Courtney Smallbeck offers a new take on a summer tradition. In March 2021, local Courtney Smallbeck, like many of us, found herself with a fairly...
Artist Captures Pets’ Personalities with Portraiture
There can be an unconditional bond when it comes to our pets. For centuries, dogs have been coined as “man’s best friend” as bonds of unfailing...
‘Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead’ Is A Polish Thriller with Twists
In Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk, detective Janina lives alone on the outskirts of a forest. Caring for several...
What’s the Stitch?
The Maple Grove Quilters showcase their craft. After a three-year hiatus, due to COVID-19, the Maple Grove Quilters’ Quilt Show is back in action....
A Colorful Hopefulness
“There’s no place like home,” proclaims Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Our homes are the foundation of all of our hopes and dreams while exuding...
55 Forward
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation offers options to stay active after 55. Although around for two and a half decades, Maple Grove’s 55 Forward...
The Golem and the Jinni
The novel The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker experiments with several different genres but is primarily fantasy historical fiction. Taking...
Pucker Up
Keeping your lips deliciously supple this season. Did you know that lips are the thinnest skin on the human body? With up to three times fewer...
Simply Entertain
I love to entertain, whether it’s for a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering of friends. Here are my rules and some go-to wines that make this...
Overcoming Obstacles
Ninjas United training and recreation strengthens families. It began with a dare. Jen Sexton Voigt found Ninjas United while searching for an outlet...
