Readers, let me welcome you in to one of my favorite issues to put together: Our annual education, homes and arts issue. In these pages, you will...
September 2024
Arboretum Duckling
“Last year, I worked by Rice Lake, and it allowed me to explore the nearby trails. I really took to the Maple Grove Arboretum, and on this day, I...
The Meaning of Color in Interior Design
For as long as I can remember, purple has been my favorite color. It is known as the color of royalty, ambition, creativity and luxury. Even though...
Daniela Del Mastro Makes Her Tennis Dreams Come True
Daniela Del Mastro, a top-ranked 12-year-old, has her sights set on going pro. Some people are lucky enough to know at a young age what they want to...
Fish Lake Fall
Fish Lake Park shows its colors. “Looking up at the colors and trees and the sun behind it made it … speak to me,” says Tracy Walsh, a professional...
Maple Grove High School Teacher Takes to the Sky
Ryan Hennessey aims to inspire inside and outside the classroom. Obtaining a Ph.D. and real estate license. Piloting small aircraft. Building and...
An Easy Treat for Fall
Enjoy the crisp season with this fall-inspired treat! Easy Owl Cupcakes These cute cupcakes are so easy to make, thanks to a few simple ingredients....
“The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store”
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a lovely book set in Pennsylvania, jumping between the late 1920s and the early 1970s. The...
Fall in Love With This Seasonal Pizza Recipe
Move over candy and caramel apples. Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good. This pizza is packed with rich fall flavors and...
Crystal Kitchen + Bath Three-Room Remodel Gains Recognition
Maple Grove remodel project is recognized with awards. After spending nearly a decade in their Maple Grove home and with an extra-large dose of home...
HallMade Knives Forges Essential Kitchen Tools
Stefan Hall handcrafts premium kitchen knives. A handcrafted, forged steel knife is heated to a high temperature and then skillfully pounded into...
Run for Schools at the Reading Is Fun 5K
The District 279 Foundation hosts its annual Reading is Fun event. This year’s 14th annual Reading is Fun 5K, slated for September 21, will raise...
Senior Spotlight Students Share Inspiring Stories
Welcome to our annual Senior Spotlight feature. We asked local high school principals, teachers, counselors and staff to nominate students who best...
Step-By-Step Prep for Your Upcoming Grad Party
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
