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Inspire & Flourish Hosts Its Glam Holiday Dog Photo Shoot
A festive holiday photo shoot raises funds for a local nonprofit. Steffany Fleming describes Inspire & Flourish as a sometimes lesser-known part...
“Glowing in the Grove” Brings Holiday Cheer to the Community
An annual holiday light display is shining bright in Maple Grove. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, a magical transformation takes place. Homes and...
Home for the Holidays
By mid-December, kids today count down the days until winter break, anticipating holiday time with family and friends at home. In the mid-1900s,...
A Taste of Home for the Holidays With Prestige Market & Deli
Prestige Market & Deli specializes in Eastern European flavors. Come December, a subtle change arrives on the shelves of Maple Grove’s Prestige...
Local Talent Takes to the Stage for CTC’s “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Children’s Theatre Company brings Dr. Seuss’s beloved holiday classic back to the stage. Rehearsals are underway at the Children’s Theatre Company...
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,...
“The Anti-Social Season”
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...
Let’s Dish and Its Conveniently Delicious Options
Let’s Dish celebrates two decades and expands its ready-to-bake options. When the holiday season kicks into high gear, the heat is on—especially in...
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...
Grant Lavrenz Talks About the Fine Art of Cocktails
The Maple Grove mixologist explores how to mix and match cocktails this holiday season. Grant Lavrenz describes himself as “the world’s okayest...
Books and Bows for the Holiday Season
Open up a world of experiential gifting, learning and living. Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully...
Deck the Halls With Handmade by Hammero
Local maker specializes in beautiful handmade crafts. Kate Hammero has been teaching art to students at Wayzata Public Schools’ Kimberly Lane...
Crostini Are an Easy App for Entertaining
While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
Breakfast and Lunch With Santa Returns
All are welcome to join Santa for breakfast and lunch. The Maple Grove Community Organization hosts its annual Breakfast and Lunch with Santa to...
“Mastering the Art of Entertaining” by Joe Marini
In this book, you will find practical tips, creative ideas, recipes, thoughtful and interesting stories, etiquette on how to entertain, beside...
Sweet + Flour Cookie Co Creates Custom Treats
Christina Stewart perfects her royal iced sugar cookies. From wedding showers, bachelorette parties and birthdays to Teacher Appreciation Day and...
Award-Winning Bakers Share the Ingredients for Success
Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Featured for their mouthwatering talents, Zia McNeal and Annette Gustafson,...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Local Restaurants
Taste the flavors of Mexico this Cinco de Mayo. Many Americans think that the May 5 holiday Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s Independence...
Get In on the Cranberry Craze
Welcome the powers of a Thanksgiving superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s book Blueberries for Sal. In...
