This cute romance novel by Adele Buck is a fun read for the holiday season and provides a good look into our social media world. Additionally, one...
Noteworthy
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
In the early 1920s, Victor-Radio (later renamed RCA Victor-Radio) introduced the snappy phrase, “The gift that keeps on giving,” in an ad campaign,...
A Spiritual Connection
“Painted entirely by emotion, mostly frustration, I smeared acrylic paint, and I wet down my canvas in an angry fashion. I worked quickly,” says...
Passion and Purpose With Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
For Olivia Rocha, an 11th grader at Maple Grove Senior High School, stepping on to the stage with youth choir Angelica Cantant...
Maple Pound Cake
This recipe is light and fluffy, filling the kitchen with the dreamy scent of maple syrup. And that buttery Maple-Rum Glaze? It forms a golden,...
An Early Dedication to Education
It’s time to go back to school! Since the mid-1800s, Maple Grove’s dedication to education has been well documented. In 1858, the children of early...
Verdant Echoes
“This vibrant composition captures the energy of an untamed forest, where bursts of yellow, emerald and cobalt play across the canvas like sunlight...
The Most Popular Books Since 2005
According to Booklist from the American Library Association, these are the Top of the List adult fiction winners from 2005–2024. 2005 The March by...
Slick City Has Slides Galore
Maple Grove is home to Minnesota’s first indoor dry-slide and air court park, Slick City, opened by co-owners Mike and Annie Kelly. Its...
Celebrating Two Decades of Community
In 2005, Maple Grove Magazine launched as a small community lifestyle magazine—two decades later, we are proud to be deeply rooted in this wonderful...
The Best of Maple Grove, Historically Speaking
Every season brings out the Best of Maple Grove. We take pride in being a place for families to thrive ... and we always have! Here are some places...
The Hottest Style Trends of 2025
This year, Maple Grove’s fashion scene is buzzing with the best of the best! Here are my top five Pineapple Picks for your wardrobe. Espresso: This...
Enjoy Our Most Beloved Stories
In this edition highlighting the Best of Maple Grove, here are the some of the most memorable and the top-clicked headlines. Maple Grove High School...
“Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself”
In Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself, author Shilletha Curtis traces her Appalachian Trail thru-hike from Georgia to Maine while facing her...
Spring into Outdoor Style
It’s that time of year again when we can bask in the great outdoors, and our wardrobes must reflect this seasonal change. We’re excited to share...
Whip Up a Delicious Egg Bake for Father’s Day
With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve breakfast in bed or a lovely at-home brunch. While egg...
A Place to Call Home
Today’s home designs differ from Maple Grove’s homes built before 1920; of the 12 remaining, three stand out. Our most familiar historic home is...
Low-ABV Berry Lemonade Cocktail
This drink is as refreshing as they come. Lemony and tart with complex undertones and a delightful pucker, it goes down swimmingly. It’s perfect for...
“The Stranger in Her House”
You won’t be able to put down this psychological thriller by John Marrs. It is about the “helpers” of Gwen, who lives alone despite having dementia....
Preparing to Downsize
The children are grown, the house is large and maintenance has become a burden. You find yourself daydreaming about warmer weather or transitioning...
