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Huge Improvements
A Story of Craft, Heart, and Humor Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography How It All Began It is funny how a single suggestion can reveal the path you were meant to take. For Eugene and Michelle Kizzier, that moment arrived during a conversation with friends who were house hunting yet still deeply attached to their Maple Grove home. The couple loved their neighborhood but struggled with their split-level kitchen and dining room layout. When Eugene and Michelle...
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Rethinking Kitchen Cabinets: RTA vs. Custom
Why today’s RTA cabinetry often matches custom quality while offering smarter timelines and better overall value. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography Rethinking Kitchen Cabinets: RTA vs. Custom For many homeowners, cabinetry is one of the most important decisions in a kitchen remodel. Cabinets set the tone for the space, shape how it functions day to day, and often represent one of the largest investments in the entire project. For years, the conversation around...
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Revolutionary Sports
Bringing the Love of Sports to All Children Article by David Scheller | Photography by Provided 1998 . Coach John, fresh out of college, coaching soccer full time. 2001 . Coach John, hired to coordinate a neighborhood soccer league in Minneapolis, and then a kindergarten program, followed by a preschool program. Later that very same year, Coach John was chosen by the city’s Park and Recreation Board to coach soccer year round, for a program that would soon become citywide, encompass...
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Home + Design
Sidewalks Done Right
Repair it or replace it, knowing the right move for your sidewalk Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Provided Sidewalks rarely make the to do list until one suddenly tries to trip you. Some issues can be solved with smart repairs that lift, level, and extend the life of existing concrete, while others call for full replacement. In this issue, we explore when repair makes sense and when starting fresh is the better long term solution for homeowners. Sidewalk Repair with DBS Sidewalk...
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Maple Grove City Lifestyle is a locally owned, community-driven magazine celebrating the people, businesses, and stories that make Maple Grove a great place to live. Published by longtime Minnesota resident Tim Doran, each issue highlights locally owned businesses, inspiring residents, and meaningful moments happening right here in our city. Whether you are new to the area or have called Maple Grove home for years, this publication is designed to connect neighbors and reflect the community we are proud to be part of.












