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Brooklyn Park raised and based Gerald Edwards, 25, grew a love for Japanese art in sixth grade.
Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, is a time to express respect, appreciation and love and to celebrate achievements. It is a time to recognize those influential women throughout history and today — from business to politics to athletics to philanthropy to celebrity. This year’s IWD …
Developer Scannell Properties has withdrawn its application for the so-called “Project Hotdish” project, the 2.6 million-square-foot retail fulfillment center proposed for construction in northern Brooklyn Park near the border with Champlin.
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Champlin-based Enhance Product Development is set to launch their first-ever, original invention to consumers across the world next week.
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JonnyPops treats have been popping up in most states in the country.
Adam Dittrich, Americana Community Bank President/CEO in Maple Grove was chosen to be part of a delegation of U.S. Community Bankers meeting with freshman congressmen in Washington, DC last week.
Die Technology, Inc., an innovative machining services and tooling manufacturer based in Osseo, announced the creation of its new sister company, Nanotech Precision, LLC. The two companies will partner closely to serve as an industry leader in international high-precision manufacturing, and …
Four Seasons Eye Care recently opened a new location in Maple Grove. The new clinic opened last month at the North Memorial Medical Office building, 9825 Hospital Drive, in suite 106.
To better meet customer demand, RDO Equipment Co. is expanding its presence in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro by building a new, full-service store in Dayton. This store addresses the growing needs of the northern area, serving customers in the construction, environmental, road-building, sur…
Twin Cities Bibelot Shops will join the White Bear Lake-based GoodThings family of gift, kids, home, and clothing stores. A spring event is set for Saturday, April 13 at GoodThings-Bibelot locations to celebrate, and a grand re-opening is planned for September 2019.
Maren E. S. Hall, DDS, recently joined the staff at Park Dental Maple Grove and is now accepting new patients. She is committed to helping patients maintain optimal oral health, while making their visits as pleasant as possible.
The Rockford-Greenfield Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a ribbon cutting for West Hennepin Auto and Tire at their new location in Rockford, Minn.
Omega Property Management, homeowner association management company, announced that two recent hires and a promoted team member are now filling key roles as association managers with the Maple Grove-based firm.
As part of a 30+ year holiday tradition, each of SPIRE Credit Union’s 18 branches recently hosted its Annual Toy Drive, collecting nearly 1,000 toys for local families. A total of 15 different local organizations throughout the SPIRE service area benefited from their efforts.
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Chili Lime opened its doors in Champlin in early December, but it hasn’t even been a year since the brother duo behind the business launched the food truck that led to brick and mortar space.
Ground was officially broken Dec. 14 in Maple Grove on the site for BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove.
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One of Maple Grove’s treasured businesses will be celebrating its fifth anniversary in January.
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MiniSota Play Cafe is half coffee shop and half an indoor play space for children.
The Maple Grove Rotary Club honored Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren, Pastor Emeritus at Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Maple Grove, with the 2018 Business Ethics and Leadership Award at its annual gala on Nov. 17. The award recognizes Pastor Geisendorfer-Lindgren’s commitment to ethical busines…
A local real estate agent has been named Super Real Estate Agent by Mpls/St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business for the 2018 year. Jarrod Peterson, of Edina Realty’s Maple Grove office, was among those named to this prestigious list. It is Peterson’s 12th consecutive appearance on the li…
Tyler Koivisto had some difficult challenges early in his dental career.
The Hanover City Council approved the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan that maps out the city’s growth plans related to zoning, parks/trails, transportation and a host of other components.
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People love a good home-cooked meal. But some nights, there is not enough time to serve a fresh meal to the family after work and after-school activities.
Throughout October, Caterpillar Paving Products and Vision Staffing partnered to inspire the next generation of manufacturing workers. Students from two local area high schools — Rogers High School and Zimmerman High School — had the unique opportunity to visit Caterpillar’s Brooklyn Park-ba…
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The city of Brooklyn Park will not take action on Scannell Properties’ so-called “Project Hotdish” in 2018, according to city officials.
Get into the holiday spirit, cross off everyone on that shopping list and have a beer at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove.
Maple Grove author Brandon Doyle launched his second real estate marketing book as easy to digest tactics using cutting edge technology, techniques and platforms to win in the real estate industry.
Although Arigato Steakhouse & Sushi Bar has been serving signature sushi rolls, customizable teppanyaki dishes and steaming ramen since early summer, the new Champlin restaurant held a grand opening celebration last week. Owner Dori Mulyana officially cut the ribbon on Thursday, Nov. 1, …
Maple Grove resident Bill English is hosting the Best Practices Conference this month. The conference provides business owners clarity, direction and confidence from local industry experts.
For nearly 20 years, local nonprofit CHOICE, Inc. and Spear Envelope Company have partnered to create a unique win-win situation. CHOICE, Inc. has a location in Maple Grove.
The Brooklyn Park Planning Commission voted against recommending approval for a development and site plan for the so-called “Project Hotdish,” a proposed 2.6-million-square-foot retail fulfillment center to be occupied by an as-of-yet unnamed tenant at its Sept. 26 meeting.
The Rotary Club of Maple Grove is now taking applications from persons, groups or organizations for the Business Ethics And Leadership Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize a person from the Maple Grove or Osseo business community demonstrating high ethical practices or strong bus…
A large retail fulfillment center has been proposed in Brooklyn Park near the border with Champlin, between Winnetka Avenue, 109th Avenue, Highway 169 and the Rush Creek Regional Trail Corridor.
A continuing program of providing nutrition for school children is expanding this academic year and will now be serving over 2,750 kids in the local area. CROSS Kidpack- Weekend Food for Kids continues this fall starting on Sept. 27 and now serves children in 23 schools and works with member…
Mark those calendars now for the 10th Annual Girls Night Out at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove. This year’s event is Thursday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant officially opened in Maple Grove Aug. 7. The new location is at 9875 Maple Grove Parkway. The restaurant serves chicken finger meals.
In September 2015, a group of like-minded people gathered together to pursue a Yoga Teacher Training Certificate at the Minneapolis Yoga Center, which is now known as the Yoga Center Retreat. They studied together for a year and as part of their curriculum, they began to offer yoga at CHOICE…
Maple Grove is home to Doran Companies’ and the city’s first gated community. The Reserve at Arbor Lakes opened officially during a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 10.
The Elk River Area School District and Alliance Machine Inc. of Elk River were recently recognized as the first officially approved Youth Skills Training Partnership approved in the state by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Dean’s Supermarket in Osseo will host its Annual Produce Sale Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29, during store hours, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce elected officers to serve one-year terms on the Board of Directors Executive Committee for the new year beginning July 1, at the annual Board meeting held at Henningson & Snoxell law offices in Maple Grove on June 28.
Osseo has been to Phoenix Games since earlier this year. This store, located at 300 Central Ave., sells different types of non-video games.
The St. Michael City Council set up a tax increment financing (TIF) district and approved a preliminary and final plat for a new plastics manufacturing facility on the south side of Hwy. 241 just west of Naber Avenue.
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) celebrated its 81st Annual Meeting at its Rockford headquarters with members and guests this April. A total of 875 members registered for the event.
A venture billed to be “like no other venue in the northwest corridor” is slated to open after Labor Day in Rogers.
CROSS Services food shopping warehouse in Rogers is undergoing a renovation and update, thanks to grants from the Grainger Foundation, Walmart Foundation, and Hennepin County Recycling.
Maple Grove’s CHOICE, Inc., a nonprofit serving people with disabilities in the Twin Cities, received a Life Enrichment Award from the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation for its excellent work with SHAPE, an acronym for Supporting Healthy Active People Every day. The …
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Those familiar with the Albertville El Bamba location may have to try out its sister location, which opened last weekend in the former Rosewood Eatery digs on Walnut Street.
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