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Distinctive Home Designs of Maple Grove

Realtor Steven Milkovich thoughtfully walks us through Maple Grove’s most beloved architectural styles and designs. Article by Steven Milkovich, Realtor | Photography by AGNT Media From bold lines to cozy charm, Maple Grove offers a diverse mix of stylish homes that reflect the area's evolving character. With insight from Realtor Steven Milkovich of the Three Rivers Real Estate Team, we explored the most distinctive architectural styles you’ll spot around town. Each one blends personality...

Home Services

Real Results. Real Service. Real Style.

Blue Line Exteriors: Where craftsmanship, advocacy, and curb appeal meet. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Ryan Siemers If dealing with a storm damage claim feels like a full-time job, Brian Thole is someone you’ll be glad to have on your side. As the owner of Blue Line Exteriors, Brian helps homeowners navigate repairs with clear communication, steady guidance, and a strong sense of follow-through based on years of real-world experience. How did Blue Line Exteriors get its start...

Shopping

The Bisque Experience

Step inside a thoughtfully curated boutique where timeless design, natural elements, and personal touches come together to create spaces that feel welcoming and truly yours. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography & Provided Some shops simply sell products. Bisque Boutique offers something more, a feeling. Step inside and you're wrapped in calm, surrounded by thoughtful beauty and timeless style. Owner and founder Mary Brueske has an eye for harmony, and it’s...

Home + Design

Style That Feels Like Home

With an eye for elegance, Nelia Ivanova transforms spaces into stories waiting to be lived. Article by Marilou Grondin | Photography by Provided Home has always meant more to Nelia Ivanova than walls and windows. It’s the scent of comfort, the glow of belonging, and the quiet strength that says, “you’re safe here.” When she arrived in the U.S. during the early months of the war in Ukraine, she carried that meaning with her. From London to Alberta to Minnesota, Nelia’s journey has been one of...

Style + Beauty

2025 Midwestern Fall Fashion

From polished minimalism to daring textures, this fall is all about wearing what feels right. Article by Amy Seeman & Elen Martianova | Photography by Provided Fall in the Midwest is more than crisp air and pumpkin everything. It’s a chance to reset, refresh, and show up in style. For this special feature, we invited two local fashion stylists to share their perspectives on Fall 2025. The result is a rich mix of ideas that celebrates both individuality and inspiration. Amy brings bold energy...

Education

Every Day a New Learning Journey

Crème de la Crème fuels bright young minds through playful learning, where imagination guides every step of the day. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Provided Imagine a place where your toddler might be bowling one hour, mixing up something delicious in a culinary kitchen the next, and reporting the weather from the news station after that. At Crème de la Crème in Maple Grove, this kind of day isn’t a fantasy. It’s part of the rhythm that makes learning feel like play. From a young...

Education

It Takes Community!

Working together to build a future for the students who will shape what comes next. Article by Marilou Grondin | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography Education is about more than books and tests. It is about preparing the next generation to lead, create, and thrive. We spoke with four local voices shaping that journey: a teacher, a graduate, an administrator, and a school board member. Their insights reflect the heart of learning and the hope we carry into the future. Staci Edworthy ...

Food + Beverage

The Better Bowl

Looks like dessert, tastes like sunshine, and delivers the kind of feel-good fuel you’ll crave. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography Who doesn’t love a frozen treat that tastes like summer and also good for you too? At Nautical Bowls in Maple Grove, that joy keeps people coming back. Step inside and you're met with upbeat music, a beachy vibe that lifts your mood. But behind the fun vibe is a story rooted in friendship, purpose, and a strong commitment to the...

Style + Beauty

Let Them Wear What They Want

The Beauty of Letting Kids Define Their Style Article by Amy Seeman, Fashion Stylist I remember the exact day I gave up the battle over buttons. My child, once happy to wear whatever I picked out, suddenly refused to put on a shirt because it had buttons. Buttons, of all things. There was no grand explanation. Just a firm, “I don’t like how it feels.” That tiny moment marked the beginning of an evolution, not just for their wardrobe but for how I parented. Up until then, I approached getting...

Wellness

You're Not Alone

How Therapy Dogs Are Helping Kids Open Up About Mental Health Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography The Dog Who Started It All When Lily, a black Lab with soulful eyes and a calming presence, entered Amy’s life, the timing was serendipitous. Amy Theisen Walz and her family of five were unknowingly battling anxiety and depression. Each was silently struggling. Each feeling alone. But Lily, as Amy puts it, “pulled us together as a unit.” The dog’s unconditional love...