A high school project pivots into a successful outdoor dog gear company. Entrepreneurship, a course offered at Plymouth’s Wayzata High School,...
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Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery Replants and Rebuilds
Local nursery and greenhouse enters a new chapter. It is difficult to start and build a business. It is even harder to rebuild it more than 100...
Family Shares Experience With Multigenerational Living
Multigenerational living is all about taking care of family. Simply put, caring for others is just part of Sharon Kotula’s DNA. The Maple Grove...
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...
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...
Halloween Hoopla in Maple Grove
Celebrate the month of October with these local events. MGCO Halloween Family Fun Day, October 21 Maple Grove Community Organization (MGCO) is...
Celebrate Maple Grove All Year-Round
Get into the community spirit with these annual events. February In its 15 year history, the Maple Grove Polar Plunge has raised more than $2.1...
Styling Tips For Your Next Family Photo Shoot
Family photos are a great way to preserve memories with loved ones. Being a personal stylist, I have helped many families with photos. To make sure...
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...
The Mother of Invention
Resident creates kid- and adult-friendly indoor play spot. Mandy Wroolie takes “play local” to a whole new level as owner of MiniSota Play Cafe,...
4 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game. Like most things in life, being a good traveler takes training and time. It’s never too early...
This Adorable Christmas Tradition Will Melt Your Heart
Advisory board member Jennie Zafft shares a heartwarming Christmas tradition. This time of year brims with holiday traditions—the baking-, cooking-...
Ring in the New Year at the Maple Grove Community Center
Gather with the community for an evening of fun. Top off the season’s celebrations with a New Year’s Eve party from 2-6 p.m. at the Maple Grove...
How One Maple Grove Family is Changing the World Through Kindness
Helping others has brought one family even closer together. The two things that are the most important to Timitra Kelly of Maple Grove are her...
Looks Gross, Tastes Great: ‘The Gross Cookbook’ Features Plenty of Halloween Party Recipes
This fun and colorful cookbook has 15 recipes for food that looks repulsive but is actually delicious. If you’re a kid and want to have the best...
Maple Grove Arts Center’s Halloween Party is a Real Scream
The party has a $5 door fee, but it includes free horrors d’oeuvres, wine, tarot card readings, monster music and Monster Art. Start your Halloween...
Nervous About Being a Parent? Wayzata Children’s Clinics Offers Free Newborn Classes
Wayzata Children’s Clinic offers a series of free, one-hour new baby classes in Maple Grove and Chaska. "It's a challenge for new parents these...
Maple Grove Author Publishes Historical Novel Based on Grandmother’s Life
Author Sarah Hanley pens debut novel "Matka." Maple Grove author Sarah Hanley touches people’s hearts with her debut novel, Matka. The book is based...
These 4 Dads Are on the Sideline at Every Maple Grove Football Game
Four dads have fun on the sidelines at Maple Grove Senior High. There is a certain energy that precedes a high school football game. The players...
Back to School Books for Parents
Head into the school year with two great reads. It’s back to school this month for thousands of Maple Grove children and teenagers. Wise Guy by Guy...
