My love for the outdoors started when my dad took me on our first father-daughter camping trip when I was a kid. It ended up becoming our summer...
May 2023
A Hungry Pelican
Rod Smoliak captures a unique bird gliding on the water. Maple Grove photographer Rod Smoliak took this award-winning photograph as a pelican caught...
Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove
Creativity spills off the page and on to the pavement at Arbor Lakes’ annual art festival. Since 2016, a specific stretch of Maple Grove streets...
Look Cute and Comfy en Route to Your Next Destination
Are you someone who feels your traveling style can only be comfortable and not cute or cute and not comfortable? What if I tell you that you can...
Dine With Your Dog at These Restaurants
Hit the paw-tio at these dog-friendly restaurants around Maple Grove. Feeling thirsty but you don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? Whether...
Travel Through Time with Memoir ‘Fly Girl’
Ever wonder about the lifestyle of a flight attendant? Stories of excitement and glamour of flying to exotic places, the jet lag and drudgery of...
Bring Maple Grove Farmers Market Flavors Home
Kickstart grilling season with picks from local vendors. As the spring season brings in the warm breeze, you might have to start up your oven for an...
Minnesota Companion Bird Association Busts Bird Myths
These companion animals are growing in popularity. Sometimes, a bird picks you. That’s what happened to Metro area resident Karen Anderson on a day...
Get a Taste of the South With Big Batch Southern Punch
A big batch beverage—punch—offers an easy, serve-yourself option to any adult gathering. This recipe has long been served at our family events, and...
Rachel Kathleen Photography: How Inspiration Strikes
A local photographer and entrepreneur starts a business out of her home. Facebook Marketplace, a 3-year-old, an inspiring lunch with a friend and...
Gear Up for Adventure With Bags by Alex
Packing smart for a day on the trails. With more than 55 miles of trails in Maple Grove, what better place to get out and explore. Whether you’re...
Summer Art Camps at Maple Grove Arts Center Kick Off
Someone wise once said that travel broadens the mind. After traveling throughout Europe and parts of Australia, I would have to agree. The upside is...