Photographer captures puppy’s youthful jaunt. Lisa Kirvan’s Run Free placed first in the Pets category for our annual photo contest, Focus on Maple...
May 2019
‘We’re Here to Pamper Them’: Woodhouse Day Spa Spoils Moms Year-round
Massages and more mark this Mother’s Day. Motherhood can often be a challenging job. Between tending to work obligations and balancing home and...
The Best Summer IPAs You’ve Never Heard Of
Shake up your IPA picks. With summer right around the corner, people start thinking more about beer. There are some varieties out there that the...
Lotus is Maple Grove’s Friendly Neighborhood Vietnamese Restaurant
Lotus Restaurant features a traditional Vietnamese menu. For a primer on the key ingredients in Vietnam cuisine, click here. For recommendations on...
The Key Ingredients of Vietnamese Cuisine
Do you know your basic ingredients? This article originally appeared as part of the story Family Af-fare in the May 2019 issue. For recommendations...
Artsy Activities to Entertain Kids Over Summer Break
Get artsy over summer break. The countdown is on—summer break is weeks away, and if you need some creative ideas for kids, the Maple Grove Arts...
Make a Beautiful Garden with Minimal Effort with These Low-maintenance Plants
Flower the season with low-maintenance plants. Summer is a busy time of the year with family, activities and holidays, but we also want our...
Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Your Minnesotan Mama
This article originally appeared as part of the story Crafty Carpoolers in the May 2019 issue. Mother’s Day is the time to celebrate the most...
Statewide Breast Cancer Support Network Guides Women Through ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ of Diagnosis
Group offers sage support to women with breast cancer. When Linn Laak was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she was confident that she could...
Volunteers Inspire Kids to Read by Bringing Classic Stories to Life
Storybooks Alive turns words into action. Words come to life in a special way, thanks to Storybooks Alive, a group of volunteers, who put on...
‘In This Kitchen, It’s Called Hotdish’: Crafty Friends Create True Minnesotan Gifts
The Vintage Studio celebrates Minnesota, uffda and a lot more. When Osseo’s the Vintage Studio was being brought to life, owners Erica Boehme and...
Senior Citizen Cooperative Coming to Maple Grove Offers Independence and Exploration
Applewood Pointe will offer senior co-op housing overlooking Central Park. Once the building they plan to call home for their golden years is...
This Fruity, Sweet Dessert is the Perfect Way to Top Off Mother’s Day
What’s any celebration without dessert? Fruit Pavlova offers a gentle conclusion to Mother’s Day. Fruit Pavlova with Raspberry Coulis 6 large egg...
Planning the Perfect Mother’s Day in Maple Grove
Take Mother’s Day one step at a time. This year, make a date with your grandma, mother, mother-in-law, a special friend, yourself and the kids for a...
Maple Grove Artist’s Portrait Challenge Becomes Gallery Exhibition
Illustrator Sydney Lindgren tackles an artistic challenge. It started as a personal dare and ended up a gallery show. When Maple Grove...
What Drinks to Pair with Your Lotus Take-out
If you want to eat out at home, Lotus Restaurant offers an enviable takeout menu. This article originally appeared as part of the story Family...
