Whether it was the pandemic blues or Gov. Walz’s mandate that disrupted your Thanksgiving plans, consider supporting a local restaurant by ordering a meal of gratitude for pick-up or delivery.
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Out of an abundance of caution, the organizers are cancelling Plaid Market scheduled for Nov. 27th & 28th and Dec. 4th & 5th at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove.
Nov. 9 kicks off “Pursuit of Happiness” week. This event, always celebrated the second full week of November, was established as a special time to focus on the phrase in the Declaration of Independence that asserts our right, in addition to life and liberty, to “the pursuit of happiness.”
Chase bank has opened its doors in Maple Grove, the first branch in the area. The branch offers personal services and welcomes customers in casual meeting spaces, emphasizing a more consultative approach.
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, located in Maple Grove, announced that two of its employees have received top honors from Cardinal Health for their outstanding service and performance for the previous year.
For the fourth year in a row, nominations from AE2S staff placed the civil engineering consulting firm on the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work list. There is an office location in Maple Grove.
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove will be hosting the Plaid Market for two weekends.
Main Street in Maple Grove has a new business. Uptown Curl had a grand opening event on Oct. 7. This is the company’s fourth location. They specialize solely in curly hair cutting, coloring and styling. In addition, they only use “curly girl safe,” water soluble products. Owners and stylists…
The Maple Grove Profile by Sanford store recently collected school supplies and monetary donations in September. They will be donating these supplies to Fair Oaks Elementary and Emerson Spanish Immersion School. Supplies for students included: binders, folders, packs of glue sticks, packs of…
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Neighbors helping neighbors. One Maple Grove business is giving back to the community. In these times of uncertainty, paying for an oil change can cause some people to worry.
Terese Reiling-Holden, vice president with Colliers International | Minneapolis-St. Paul, successfully represented her client, 153-155 East 37th Street, LLC, in the sale of a former Applebee’s restaurant in Rogers.
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove has announced a new offering for shoppers. Twin Cities’ fashion stylist and social media maven Amy Seeman is now partnering with The Shoppes to offer her expertise for our guests.
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove is thrilled to announce five new retailers are joining its one-of-a-kind collection of national stores, boutiques and restaurants. The new arrivals represent a varied offering of goods and services designed to further develop The Shoppes’ already ric…
The Benedictine Health System recently engaged in a system-wide rebranding initiative resulting in a new naming structure for its living communities, a new corporate logo, and a new organizational name: Benedictine. Benedictine launched a public campaign last week using traditional media and…
Hennepin Technical College was recently named Bee Campus USA, an honor that recognizes college campuses nationwide that protect pollinators. The nonprofit group Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation awards the certification.
The owner and creator behind Fox Run Mobile Marketplace – one of the largest mobile boutiques operating in the U.S. and The Market at Fox Run, featured at The Minnesota State Fair and The Twins Gate 34, Fox Run has announced that it has forged ahead to open its 1,400-square-foot flagship sto…
A dream come true turned into a nightmare for small business owner, Dawn Olson-Wallerus of Sugar & Spice Sweetery in Maple Grove. Her storefront opened just six weeks before a global pandemic halted everything.
Shari McGuire, founder of the Explore Maple Grove Facebook group and realtor with Keller Williams Classic Realty NW presents Eat Local Maple Grove Bingo from now through July 18, at 20 participating locations in Maple Grove.
Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. announces new attorney Rachell Henning to the firm. Rachell is a member of the firm’s individual legal services department, with primary practice areas in conservatorships, guardianships, disability law, and other areas of elder law.
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Elm Creek Brewing Company is setting out to become a stopping place in Champlin, and this past weekend, the microbrewery opened its doors to the public for the first time.
A Champlin business offering its services once again, now that some of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lifted.
Area legislators and two area businesses are among those suing Gov. Tim Walz over his executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All Hy-Vee locations in the Twin Cities will host a donation campaign and “Stuff-A-Truck” event to help provide essential supplies to local nonprofit organizations amid the area’s recent unrest. The effort is part of Hy-Vee’s company-wide commitment to supporting racial unity and equality.
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many things upside down, such as going to school, going out to eat or shopping. Potential home buyers are also in a unique situation.
A new health and wellness business, Nourish Nutrition Club, serving the community with nutritious shakes and delicious energizing teas, is having a grand opening celebration, right in downtown Osseo at 319 Central Avenue.
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Wahlburgers, the Boston-area based restaurant company; Hy-Vee, Inc., the grocery chain based in West Des Moines, Iowa; and Crescent Capital, a leading alternative asset management firm, continued their multi-city initiative dedicated to feeding first responders and frontline heroes in Minneapolis.
A free grocery program for students is among the innovative initiatives Hennepin Technical College has launched to address food insecurity on campus. Now in recognition of the school’s efforts, LeadMN has named the college a Hunger Free Campus.
An Osseo Senior High grad has been living her dreams during some incredible adventures ranging from working at Disney World to becoming a pro-wrestler. Her most recent adventure has been bringing food and fun to the Twin Cities area via her food truck.
Hy-Vee, Inc., in partnership with its melon vendor Sol Group, is donating more than 2,000 jumbo seedless watermelons to Second Harvest Heartland.
Thinking about having a movie night this weekend? The Champlin Mann Theatre has you covered.
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When, on March 16, Gov. Tim Walz announced the executive order closing Minnesota’s dining and entertainment establishments in a bid to help curb the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurateurs around the state had difficult decisions to make as to how their businesses would operate in a str…
AE2S announces the promotion of Abbie Browen to Assistant Operations Manager of the civil engineering firm’s Maple Grove office.
(Editor’s note: The following information was provided Brad Swenson from Device Pitstop)
The newest Caribou Coffee location, at 9805 Maple Grove Parkway, opened in Maple Grove on March 13. The new location offers a new look and feel, along with more food and beverage options.
Omega Property Management, a homeowner association management company, has hired two new employees as association managers.
(Editor’s note: The following information was provided Brad Swenson from Device Pitstop)
The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has canceled all events for the rest of March and April due to the coronavirus.
Megan Tripicchio is a Champlin resident who has lived life creating her own opportunities when it didn’t seem possible. She joins the growing Youth Performance Development staff at Fuse, where she draws on her master’s in education, experience as a youth and collegiate athlete, and 15-year t…
One new business in Maple Grove is offering a fresh perspective on yoga.
The new Caribou Coffee, located at 9805 Maple Grove Parkway, near Maple Grove Hospital, is now open. The doors officially opened on March 10.
A successful business partnership, one of 34 years, is certainly something to celebrate. CHOICE and Davanni’s have been working together since 1986 to employ people with intellectual disabilities. Our partnership has enhanced opportunities for all parties involved. Not only have CHOICE parti…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published their hospital ratings recently and Maple Grove Hospital was honored to receive the top rating — five stars. For the last 10 years, Maple Grove Hospital has been honored to provide high-quality care and services with the growing …
Three Maple Grove businesses have combined their efforts to support local women in the Twin Cities area get back on their feet.
Pilgrim Dry Cleaners is celebrating its 80th year in business this year.
AE2S has announced the addition of two Engineers in Training (EIT) to the engineering consulting firm’s Maple Grove office.
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New ownership, new interior and new programming are all in progress at Snap Fitness in Champlin.
Famous Dave’s restaurant in Maple Grove has joined the “chicken sandwich wars” by creating its own sandwich.
New providers from the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing are seeing patients at the Allina Health Champlin Clinic. Acupuncturist Naomi Richman and Rachel Baar, integrative nutritionist, are now available for appointments at the Champlin clinic.
AE2S, which has an office in Maple Grove, announces the creation of Infrastructure Management and Municipal Planning Services to provide more comprehensive infrastructure planning resources to complement the civil engineering firm’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services.
(Editor’s note: The following is provided by Brad Swenson with Device Pitstop in Maple Grove)
Grant funding is available to reduce waste and start or improve recycling and organics recycling programs at businesses, nonprofit organizations and multi-family properties.
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