Every July, something incredible takes place that gathers folks from all over the Midwest—the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin’ Bonanza. The hustle and...
July 2018
A Unique Service Provides Trusted Care for Newborns and Infants
Former Maple Grove resident Ellen Roeser, mother of three children and grandmother of two grandchildren, watched the struggles of her oldest...
Best of Maple Grove 2018
Meet the winners and finalists in our annual Best of maple grove survey. Asking for directions is an attempt to make a destination more of a...
Christina Traeger’s “Grillin’ Meats” Honor the Animals She Raises and the People Who Consume Them
Christina Traeger is a livestock farmer in Avon, Minnesota, who, by her own admission, “does a lot of things the old way.” Her chicken coop, for...
Mothers and Daughters Find Ways to Connect through Charity
When the Emlong family moved to Maple Grove from Denver in 2015, their to-do list started out like any family’s would. Except right after "get...
Seeing Clearly
At Pearle Vision in Maple Grove, work is a family affair. Jim Hawley serves as CEO while his wife, Donna, is co-owner, works on marketing and...
Cross Community Players Raise the Curtain on a Classic
The Cross Community Players (CCP) is bringing a production of The Pirates of Penzance to Osseo Senior High. One of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best-loved...
Two Elected Officials Share the Trials and Travails of Modern Public Service
The Minnesota Constitution, Article IV, Section 8 says: “Each member and officer of the legislature before entering upon his duties shall take an...
Clear Race Day Hurdles with Tips from a LifeTime FItness Expert
Cheryl Zitur from LifeTime Fitness shares how to start your race with a burst, not a stumble. Races are plentiful around the Maple Grove area during...
Focus on Maple Grove: Boy’s Best Friend
Photographer Molly Starkey captured the bond between a boy and his furry friend. A photograph offers a unique opportunity to capture activities and...
Mark Your Calendars: Annual Parade Offers Sweet Memories for Attendees
Photographing a clown greeting her daughter last summer before the Maple Grove Days parade began, Lisa Willey found it hard to resist the...
Wave the Red, White & Blue
Give the American flag its proper due. With the spirit of the Fourth of July, many will proudly wave our nation’s flag. Commander Earl Buchan, of...
Ellie Hoyt Helps Students Pursue Their Passions through Her Organization, The CrossOver
According to Maple Grove resident Ellie Hoyt, athletics provide more than a quality workout to student participants—Hoyt has found friendship and...
