by Claire Krieger | Sep 4, 2025 | Book Club, People
Empress Mentewab of Ethiopia: A Legacy Reclaimed shares the journey of Ethiopia’s first empress. Ephrata Woldeamanuel, a sophomore at Armstrong High School, is set to publish her historical novel, Empress Mentewab of Ethiopia: A Legacy Reclaimed, in early September....
by Editorial Staff | Aug 1, 2025 | Featured, Weddings
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful, unforgettable details. At Plymouth Magazine, we embrace celebrating local love stories, and we want to feature yours!...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Aug 1, 2025 | Featured
One of my favorite ways to learn is through travel. Leading up to my trip to Berlin this past summer, my reading list included the novella collection The Berlin Stories by Christopher Isherwood and the psychological thriller The Innocent by Ian McEwan. My watch list...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 1, 2025 | Featured, Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each July and August, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of the Plymouth community through our annual Picture Plymouth photo contest. Photographers of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to submit...
by Mollee Francisco | Aug 1, 2025 | Local Makers, Recipes
“I recommend weighing the ingredients—not just for accuracy, but also because it’s quicker and means fewer dishes to wash.”—McKenna Johnson Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 16 large cookies. 2 ⅔ cups (340 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (Do...
by Meredith Heneghan | Aug 1, 2025 | Education, Sports
A local family has an intergenerational commitment to kid-friendly engineering. For the Martell family, Legos are serious business. “We had to build the field ourselves so that we have a replica we can practice with,” says dad Brian Martell. He’s talking about First...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Aug 1, 2025 | Education, Featured, People
Every August and September, our senior spotlight feature is a chance to introduce our readers to some of the outstanding Plymouth seniors that are making an impact at their schools. We would like to express our gratitude to the school administrators, advisors,...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Aug 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
“I love to share photos of my kids with family and friends,” Janet Grover-Manthey says. “We have a lot of family who live outside of Minnesota, so we use the Tinybeans app to keep everyone up-to-date on our activities. I’ve gotten in the habit of pulling out my camera...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Aug 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Style, Wellness
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to debunk some common myths and misconceptions surrounding the topic. We spoke with hair loss specialist Tabitha Fredrichs, a trichologist at Christopher J Salon in Plymouth, to learn more....
by Jennifer Pitterle | Aug 1, 2025 | Senior Living, Travel
Plymouth’s Community Tripsters program offers day trips and extended adventures for adults 55 and older. One City of Plymouth recreation supervisor, Meghan Constantini, is setting out to change the perception that adventures are only the purview of the very young....
by Ryan Barland | Aug 1, 2025 | Education, History, Noteworthy
In 1892, town clerk Jonas H. Howe wrote that Plymouth’s “… inhabitants are nearly all farmers and fully convinced that the best stock is the schoolhouse.” This note clearly illustrates the community’s early emphasis on education. The first schools in Plymouth...
by Amy Sundet | Aug 1, 2025 | Book Club, Education, Noteworthy
As kids gear up for another school year, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt offers caregivers, coaches and educators practical insights on helping children build healthy connections in the physical world. The book prompts thoughtful reflection on important...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Aug 1, 2025 | Garden, Giving Back, Outdoors
In 2022, the City of Plymouth decided to grow in a different direction. “We had shifted our attitudes and our mindsets to, ‘Let’s try something different in terms of maintenance that’s going to benefit other parts of nature in Plymouth as well,’” says Jason Goehring,...
by Meredith Heneghan | Aug 1, 2025 | Arts, Featured, People
Four local authors have written children’s books meant to encourage, expand and promote understanding. It’s Time to Travel the World by Anusha and Arnav Chakraborty Anusha and Arnav Chakraborty are siblings who, despite being only 15 and 13, have traveled to 39...
by Katie Tomsche | Aug 1, 2025 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
Getting out the door in the morning for work, school or otherwise can present some challenges, and it’s important to fuel up for the day ahead. Lunds & Byerlys’ Katie Tomsche has some suggestions. “Smoothies are not only a wonderful, healthy way to start your day...
