Christine Bauer shares a series of life-altering moments in her book, Those Three Words. Even unadorned, words have power. Cloak them in context,...
September 2018
St. John’s Lutheran School Student Earns High Marks for Determination
Duke University honors local student William Rolf. William Rolf was honored by Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) for his...
Give Gardens and Planters a Pick-me-up with These Seasonal Swap-outs
The hot days in August always seem to take summer annuals to a point of exhaustion. Have you ever thought about swapping out your summer annuals...
Focus on Maple Grove: Catching Clouds
A father and his kids fish for dreams. Sometimes, it’s the perfect combination of environment and timing that creates a stunning photo. Gina Walseth...
Ukrainian Couple’s Paradise Market Savors the Tastes of Their Homeland
Perusing the aisles of Maple Grove Paradise Market, you may come across items uncommon to American cuisine. Igor Kedyk is a bear of a man, tall and...
Yellow Tree Theatre Brings The Miracle Worker to Light
This production is based on the true story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. William Gibson’s The Miracle Worker, directed by Patrick...
A Love for Organic Elements Makes a Lively Garden Unique and Beloved
Mark and Cathy Sackett’s backyard is teeming with life. With three dogs, koi fish, bubbling fountains, wildflowers, bees, hummingbirds and the...
2018 Focus on Maple Grove Photo Contest Winners
Meet the winners of this year's photo contest! People & Families First Place: Sister Shadow Play by Mindy Gallagher Second Place: True Happiness...
High School Student Finds Confidence, Success with Tae Kwon Do
While kids are growing up, finding a way to express themselves is an important part of growth and development. Some find their niches through...
Officials Offer Helpful Tips for Preparing Kids to Stay Home on Their Own
Staying home alone for the first time can be scary, so it’s important to make the transition as painless and safe as possible. Detective Missy...
Quilter Spins Free Time into Award-winning Art
One Maple Grove woman has her own “woman cave,” and while it may be relaxing, it has also become a place for serious work, full of color and...
This Special Roast Will Keep You and Guests Toasty
September is finally upon us. Usually, we get some nice hot days, coupled with some chilly nights, which call for a warm beverage with a little...
Master Bedroom and Bathroom Go from Redo to Retreat
For some Maple Grove homeowners, their master bedroom and bathroom were in dire need of renovation, structurally and in spirit. A home’s kitchen...
First-time Author Pens a Yarn with a Minnesota Tie-in
In Melanie Heuiser Hill’s The Giant Pumpkin Suite, Rose and Thomas are 12-year-old twins, who are very different from one another. Rose is a gifted...
