Wellness

Investing in Yourself

The Key to Intentional Growth Article by Erik Haugen | Photography by Provided When was the last time you invested in yourself? It seems like a simple question but 2 1/2 years ago I sat with it staring in my face. As I approached my 9-year anniversary at work, coming off leading one of the largest product launches in company history, I was suddenly faced with a restructure that resulted in being laid off. For nine years I had been a top performer, the problem solver, the one who simplified...

Event Planning + Services

Covey's momboss 5k Race

An empowering 5k in Plymouth uniting women of every season to move with purpose, build friendships, and champion female entrepreneurship. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Provided On May 3, women from across the Twin Cities will gather in Plymouth for something far bigger than a typical race. The Covey Events momboss 5k is equal parts movement, marketplace, coffee, mimosas, music, and meaningful connection, designed to celebrate women in every season of life. The event began with a...

Entertainment

Loon’s Lair Takes Flight

Entrepreneurs compete for investment and visibility Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Harry Vue Media If you have ever watched Shark Tank, you know the electricity in the room. Entrepreneurs step forward with bold ideas. Investors listen carefully. Big decisions unfold in real time. This spring, Maple Grove will host its own high energy version of that experience. It is called Loon’s Lair. Loon’s Lair is Minnesota’s premier entrepreneur pitch competition, presented by the India Chamber...

Life + Culture

Investing in Maple Grove

The Power of Time, Talent, and Treasure Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided In Maple Grove, investment doesn’t always start with a check. More often, it begins with something simpler — showing up for your neighbors. Across the city, neighbors are giving their time, talents, and financial support to strengthen the community fabric. From gardens and classrooms to citywide celebrations, these everyday investments create the ripple effect that keeps Maple Grove connected and...

Life + Culture

Turns Out Fear Was a Feature

My journey from cleaning homes to publishing Maple Grove City Lifestyle Article by Tim Doran | Photography by Provided The little decisions in life often turn out to be the big ones. You just don’t know it at the time. For me, it started with my mom saying yes to a neighbor who needed help cleaning a few homes. With nine kids to raise, work was never just work. It was responsibility, survival, and love all wrapped together. She teamed up with her sister and called the business “Sisters in...

Home + Design

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...

Home Services

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...

Fitness

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...

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...

Travel

Travel that Feels Like Home

Cultural immersion is redefining modern luxury and meaningful travel Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided Immersive travel has shaped my journey to where I am today, guiding how I curate meaningful experiences that define modern luxury in travel. Luxury is not about how fancy a hotel is, but about access to exclusive experiences and a true sense of place wherever you go. It is about feeling connected, welcomed, and transformed by where you are. I grew up in a family that...