Our Maple Grove Magazine team, including staff writers and Editorial Advisory Board members, are always on the lookout for what’s new in the...
May 2021
Consider “Spirited” Gift Ideas
With Mother’s and Father’s days bubbling up, why not make a trip to your local liquor store for some gifts? Drekker Brewing’s beer is difficult to...
Happy Feet
Follow doctor’s orders to prevent sun exposure. ‘Tis the season for sandals, flip-flops and barefoot walks along the shore—and paying closer...
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,...
A Tisket, A Tasket
Surprise your friends with a lovely May basket. One of the most charming, if not endearing, childhood traditions has to be the creation and delivery...
Water Works
“… the water was glistening.” Kayaking on Fish Lake, taken with an iPhone 10, placed third in the Activities & Events category of our annual...
The Write Stuff
Author explores changing perceptions in debut novel. Stacey Potter has been writing stories since she was a child. “In my 20s, I tried to submit...
Make That a Triple
Three new restaurants satisfy a range of palates. Riviera Maya Cantina & Restaurant (opened October 2020) Is spring putting you in the mood for...
Plant Life Provides Lasting Cheer
Getting out into nature has been difficult this past year. Give the gift of spring cheer to those who could use it the most—seniors. Whether it’s...
Bountiful Bunnies
Adopt a bunny—or learn more about your own. During a year mostly spent at home, having a furry companion has become an even greater comfort for some...
Family Mystery Underscores Maternal Love
At once a study of generational mother-daughter relationships and a tightly-knit family mystery, Eve Chase’s The Daughters of Foxcote Manor travels...
Get A Handle on Returning College Students’ “Stuff”
Your college-age children have been away at college, and you’ve tidied up their rooms during their absence. Before you know it, the academic year is...
Nikki Steele Style Promotes Bold, Body Inclusive Fashion
Nikki Steele Style empowers clients through inclusive fashion. With inclusivity as the forefront of her business, stylist and blogger Nikki Steele...
