Home + Design

Raising the Standard

Built on Craftsmanship, Not Quick Fixes Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography There’s a moment every homeowner dreads. The garage door won’t open. Or worse, it won’t close. You’re stuck. You need it fixed. And you need to trust whoever shows up. That’s where MN Garage Door is setting a different standard. Built on doing things right Founded by Nic and Carter, the Minnesota-based company wasn’t built to be the fastest option. It was built to be the right...

Entertainment

Golf Trips Worth Planning Around

Five destinations where the course is just the beginning Article by Amy Gale Malloney | Photography by Provided Bandon Dunes, Oregon Remote in the best way, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is pure golf. Wind, ocean, and links-style play define the experience. Stay at Bandon Dunes Lodge, built to keep your focus on the game. Pinehurst, North Carolina At Pinehurst Resort, tradition isn’t a theme, it’s the standard. Stay at The Carolina Hotel, a Forbes-recognized landmark surrounded by historic...

Entertainment

The Moment It Sticks

Where first throws turn into something more Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography There’s a moment the first time you throw an axe. It leaves your hand, spins once, maybe twice, and then… thud. It sticks. That moment is what keeps people coming back. And it’s exactly what Dragon's Lair Axe & Tap was built around. Tucked into Maple Grove’s growing entertainment scene, Dragon’s Lair offers something just a little unexpected. But that’s the point. What might...

Life + Culture

​​​​​​​Leadership That Shows Up, Listens, and Lifts

Three Maple Grove men share what drives them, builds others, and makes leadership matter daily. Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided Some leadership is loud. The kind that announces itself. This isn’t that. In Maple Grove, these three leaders show something different. Consistent presence. Thoughtful listening. A steady commitment to others. Their impact is built in the small moments that happen every day. Because when you invest in people, the return lasts. Jon McCullough...

Home + Design

Stop Paying. Start Owning.

How Wolf River Electric is changing the way homeowners think about energy Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Provided & Ryan Siemers Photography There’s a moment most homeowners know well. It shows up once a month. In the mailbox or your inbox. The electric bill. You glance at it, maybe wince, then pay it and move on. But what if that bill wasn’t just a bill? What if it was something you could eventually eliminate? Because here’s the reality. The utility bill never ends. Solar payments...

Event Planning + Services

Styled Stems - Not Just Flowers

If there's a flower in it, we make it meaningful Article by Amanda Busby Codney | Photography by Ryan Seimers There is something really special about connecting with a business where you can feel the heart behind the work before you even step foot inside. This is exactly how it felt before I even interviewed Styled Stems. At the center of it all are Leah and Alex, two friends who met over twenty years ago in a flower shop. What started as shared experience grew into something much deeper...

Life + Culture

Women Moving Forward, Together in Maple Grove

Local organizations helping women connect, lead, and grow through community, service, and meaningful conversation. Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided In Maple Grove, women are building community in ways that matter, through leadership, service, and real conversation. These organizations aren’t about surface-level networking. They create opportunities to grow, give back, and connect with other women who are doing the same — moving forward, together. Lead & Serve Maple...

Travel

Girlfriend Getaways Elevated

Seven escapes designed for connection, indulgence, and unforgettable shared moments Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided Some of the best memories are made when we step away from our routines and into time together. These girlfriend getaways are thoughtfully curated to inspire connection, shared experiences, and the kind of moments that remind us how good life can feel when we’re fully present with the people who matter most. Sip, Savor, Slow Down Long lunches, bold reds...

Style + Beauty

Where Confidence Begins

Following a passion into a trusted, patient-centered aesthetics practice Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Chelsie Lopez & Ashton Skylar A Calling Takes Shape Some career paths are carefully mapped out. Others keep tugging at your heart until, sooner or later, you admit where you are meant to be. For Kristina Thissen, that pull became clear during her plastic surgery rotation in PA school. Out of 13 rotations, it was the one she didn’t want to end. What drew her in wasn’t just the...

Wellness

Care Through Authenticity

Maple Grove Therapy & Wellness creates a safe, human space for healing, growth, and understanding. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography A Place to Show Up as You Are Most of us spend a lot of time trying to seem fine. We smooth things over. We keep moving. We say “busy” when we mean overwhelmed, and “tired” when the truth is harder to name. So when you find a place that feels calm, welcoming, and safe, it gets your attention. That is exactly the kind of feeling...