May 2012

Stand Up Paddle Boarding | Night on the Town

Fun and creativity are at the heart of Maple Grove’s newest business: The Paint Pub.

 

Remember last July? The heat index pushed past 100 degrees, there was barely a breeze, and the humidity felt as if we were literally swimming through each day.

 

Forget what you remember about your grandmother’s tuna fish. Mixed with mayonnaise and slathered on white bread, it hardly does justice to this delicious, meaty fish, which, by the way, is packed with protein and healthy omega-3s.

 

It all started four years ago on a picture-perfect day. With blue skies, a shining sun and more than 1,000 smiling participants, the Maple Grove half-marathon and 5 K proved to be an incredible community event that the Maple Grove Lions Club chose to continue annually.

 

Attorneys at Henningson & Snoxell can present a case with compelling evidence that the firm’s volunteerism isn’t a marketing ploy.

 

Graduation marks a major milestone in life that merits a meaningful gift. Silver and gold is always stunning, but you want to make sure the gift you choose is a timeless piece that can help lead your loved one into the next step in life.

 

As a college student, Michele Holcomb started out majoring in art education and psychology, on a path to use her passion for art to inspire and help others.

 

It’s been well over 200 years since the very first Arbor Day was held back in 1872. As we begin to move into summer, the landscape of Maple Grove is turning a lush green again, making it easy to see why our ancestors wished to dedicate a day to the trees.

 

The Good Father by Noah Hawley

Recommended by Senior Librarian Kathryn Zimmerman for adults

 

When traditional Naturopath Cynthia Ransom took the time to read the ingredients of her expensive ‘natural’ hand cream, she wasn’t very pleased. The ingredients weren’t even close to what she considered to be ‘natural’.

 

Even the least outdoorsy person has to hand it to REI. Their Maple Grove store is a mecca for all things related to a wilderness adventure. For those Dads who want to capture every moment, try the Hi-Def GoPro camera ($299.95).

 

Over the past eight years that Gretchen Peel has been the principal of School District 279 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs, students and staff hav

 

To call Jeff Goldstein a marathon man may be a bit inaccurate. True, when he ran his first race, a five-mile in 1987, he was hooked and ran his first Grandma’s Marathon that same year in Duluth.

 

Hey, dude, SUP? … Are you on board? (If you’re confused, keep reading, and you’ll get hip.)

SUP is the acronym for stand-up paddle boarding, and its paddlers offer puns about how more and more Minnesotans are “getting on board” with the sport.

 

Not so long ago, J. Cousineau's, Mama G's, and The Lookout were the only proverbial games in town when it came having a nice sit-down meal. We're fortunate to still have those stalwart establishments with friendly faces and great food, but now a few more options have popped up on the scene.