Hello, neighbor!
For the past four years as the editor of Plymouth Magazine, I’ve had the privilege of sharing stories about the social fabric that shapes life in Plymouth. I’m exceptionally excited to immerse myself in Maple Grove in the same way as the new editor of Maple Grove Magazine. From budding entrepreneurs to cornerstone businesses; longstanding pillars of the community to up-and-coming young people; beloved annual events and new city initiatives, I look forward to finding stories that look at the many facets of life in Maple Grove.
My inaugural issue is also about new beginnings in many ways. Our second annual weddings issue features the love stories of two couples who chose Maple Grove as the setting to begin their first chapter of married life. Mariah and Tom Arko share how golden hour gave them a picturesque moment at the reception to look back and take in the beauty of the day, and Brooke and Nick Vogt detail how they crafted a lively nuptial atmosphere with an East Coast ethos. We also meet Ashley Daniel, the small business owner who recently embarked on her journey as Aperitivo, a mobile charcuterie cart, specializing in custom snacks for any occasion.
This issue’s celebratory mood is further bolstered by exciting new changes to our 2026 Best of Maple Grove readers’ choice poll. Our online ballot has received a voter-friendly redesign, featuring the same write-in system for returning and new categories, including our inaugural wedding section. Mark your calendars to reflect the new voting period—February 1 through 28.
I’m looking forward to what 2026 will bring, especially as your new editor. Share what you’re excited about in the new year by tagging us on Instagram @maplegrovemagazine, and connect with me at madeline@localmedia.co to share some of your must-visit places around Maple Grove.
Until next time,
—Madeline Kopiecki
