Maple Grove Magazine

01/07/2025

In our first wedding issue, we cordially invite you to explore the details of editor Hailey Almsted's wedding. "Our day was about us—and we felt surrounded by love," Almsted says. Follow the link to learn more about her wedding in the heart of Minneapolis, as well as the contrasting country wedding of fellow editor Zoe Yates.

From cityscapes to country roads, editors offer us a look at their unique and intimate weddings. The celebration of love and unity and the

01/03/2025

This January, we're celebrating the Maple Grove community with our Best of Maple Grove Readers' Choice Survey! Follow the link to explore new and returning categories and support your favorite businesses, organizations and places by casting your vote.

It’s time to celebrate the best that Maple Grove has to offer! Our Best of Maple Grove 2025 annual readers’ poll offers a fill-in-the-blank voting system, making it easier for […]

01/01/2025

"Dear Readers, welcome to our first issue of 2025. This year is full of exciting celebrations, and we’re kicking it off with our first annual Special Wedding Issue. These pages are chock-full of inspiration and creativity, ranging from florals to desserts ... " Follow the link to start exploring the new issue.

Dear Readers, welcome to our first issue of 2025. This year is full of exciting celebrations, and we’re kicking it off with our first annual Special Wedding Issue. These pages […]

01/01/2025

Welcome to 2025, Maple Grove! We spent the past year sharing stories that highlight our local community, and we're looking forward to discovering new stories to share with you all in the year to come. Cheers to the new year!

12/27/2024

“This photo was taken right after our April snowstorm that left us with 11 inches of snow,” says lifestyle photographer Debra Bernard. “It was so sunny and warm outside, I had to grab my camera and get a few shots of my Vizsla.”

Debra Bernard captures her pup enjoying a snow day. “This photo was taken right after our April snowstorm that left us with 11 inches of snow,” says lifestyle photographer Debra […]

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Maple Grove Magazine team! We're wishing everyone a joyful day full of family, friends and fun.

12/19/2024

Christina Stewart's passion for creating sweet treats with intricate royal icing designs started in 2018. “It was a challenge. It was something I had never done before, but I loved it,” she says. Follow the link to learn more about her journey from hobby baker to the founder of Sweet + Flour Cookie Co.

Christina Stewart perfects her royal iced sugar cookies. From wedding showers, bachelorette parties and birthdays to Teacher Appreciation Day

12/17/2024

Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth, and in the spirit of the season they're sharing their recipes. Follow the link to learn how to make Triple Chocolate Peppermint Espresso Cookies and Bundt Coffee Cake.

Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Featured for their mouthwatering talents, Zia McNeal and Annette

12/12/2024

Visitors to Maple Grove’s Broadway Bar and Pizza might have noticed a new attraction as of late—axe throwing. Broadaxe - Axe Throwing supplies an axe master to groups of four to 24, which makes it easy to get started regardless of your prior axe throwing experience. Follow the link to learn more.

Axe throwing has come to town. “Let’s go throw axes in Maple Grove!” That’s a sentence Matt Pohlkamp is hoping to hear more often. Pohlkamp is the owner and CEO […]

12/10/2024

As we enter the season of giving, it's also a great time to consider giving back. Interior organizer Kira Vanderlan of Zestful Design shares her tips for decluttering your house this winter while also donating items that can make the difference for someone else in your community.

During this season of family gatherings, feasts and presents, we reflect on the past year and are grateful for the many positives we have experienced. This time of year is […]

12/03/2024

Mariah Smith seamlessly merges creativity and entrepreneurial savvy. When her work in video production slowed down due to COVID-19, Smith turned to her passion for painting for creative fulfillment. Soon, she also found herself incorporating her video making skills into a kids’ YouTube channel named Artsy With Mariah. Follow the link to learn more.

Mariah Smith seamlessly merges creativity and entrepreneurial savvy. When Mariah Smith started using oil paints, she hated it. “I tried it in

12/02/2024

Join Santa and the Maple Grove Community Organization for a festive holiday lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 7. Registration for the lunch is open, but space is limited. Follow the link to learn more.

All are welcome to join Santa for breakfast and lunch. The Maple Grove Community Organization hosts its annual Breakfast and Lunch with Santa

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving, Maple Grove! We're thankful to have spent another year shining a spotlight on local stories. What are you thankful for today?

11/25/2024

After an undefeated season, Maple Grove Crimson Football beat Minnetonka on November 22 in order to win the 2024 6A State Championships. Follow the link to check out the action from Friday's game and the team's subsequent celebrations. Go Crimson!

After an undefeated season, the Crimson beat out Minnetonka 28-21. On November 22, Maple Grove Senior High School’s Crimson Football team

11/21/2024

“Mastering the Art of Entertaining” is full of practical tips, recipes, etiquette on how to entertain, insights for creating a menu and more. Follow the link to learn more about this book by Joseph Marini.

In this book, you will find practical tips, creative ideas, recipes, thoughtful and interesting stories, etiquette on how to entertain, beside secrets of creating a menu. Each chapter is well-organized, […]

11/19/2024

If you're looking for a versatile nibble this holiday season, consider sweet or savory crostinis. Lunds & Byerlys's Katie Tomsche shares a a few go-to recipes that incorporate seasonal flavors, from Cranberry-Pomegranate Crostini to Delicata Squash Crostini.

While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is

11/14/2024

"Crystal Anderson, who works for the City of Maple Grove as a recreation supervisor with an emphasis on teenagers and outreach, transformed her dedication to service to a new environment: Cambodia." Follow the link to learn about Anderson's passion for service and how her mission trip impacted her.

Crystal Anderson, who works for the City of Maple Grove as a recreation supervisor with an emphasis on teenagers and outreach, transformed

11/13/2024

Maple Grove Crimson Football is squaring off against Shakopee at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 15 for the State Tournament semifinals! We sat down with head coach Adam Spurrell to learn more about the team's undefeated season and what Friday's game will hold. Follow the link to read the story. Go Crimson!

The team squares off against Shakopee in the State Tournament semifinal. Maple Grove Senior High School’s Crimson Football team is riding