by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2024 | Featured
This summer, I finally set out to do something I’d been considering for a few years now: planting a vegetable garden. In July, I stocked up on young pepper plants, cucumber vines, herbs and more from both the farmers market and Bachman’s. By now, I suspect the season...
by Mollee Francisco | Oct 1, 2024 | Build, Giving Back
Nonprofit offers specialized care for people with disabilities. For those who can’t be in their own home, Homeward Bound is the next best thing—high-level specialized care in a home-like setting. “These are people who were dealt a bad hand,” says Lori Merriam, former...
by Daniel Huss | Oct 1, 2024 | Arts, Outdoors, People
Resident spreads the Halloween spirit, one gourd at a time. Quinn Schomburg arrived for our interview sporting a sweatshirt decorated with pumpkins. The T-shirt underneath was pumpkin-orange and featured the face of a perfectly carved jack-o’-lantern. A couple of...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2024 | Entertain, Featured, Local Makers, Sports
One local man launches a line of tailgate-inspired seasoning blends to enhance any pregame party. Ben Theis describes himself as a diehard Minnesota Vikings fan—and that includes every element of Game Day, from watching the action at U.S. Bank Stadium to enjoying the...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2024 | Arts, Featured, People
Twelve years of training culminates in a solo concert. On June 29, 2024, Wayzata High School graduate Mahati Rayadurgam entered into a lineage of artistic practice that traces its roots back nearly 3,000 years. Her arangetram—a solo dance performance, spanning...
by Ashley Meyers | Oct 1, 2024 | Entertain, Ingredients, Noteworthy, Wellness
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things you are grateful for, but let’s be honest … It’s mostly about the food. However, for someone with food allergies, safely navigating a Thanksgiving dinner could be more stressful than celebratory. If your guest list...
by Emily Maxson | Oct 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
It can be difficult to find good substitutes for baked goods when following a grain-free diet. I love pumpkin bread and was determined to create a grain-free and refined-sugar-free recipe that would satisfy my memories of fall treats. I baked many loaves before...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2024 | Entertain, Local Makers, Recipes
Tailgate Spices founder Ben Theis shares some of his favorite game day recipes to make with the popular spice blends that are a parking-lot success story. Bloody Mary Salsa 4–5 ripe tomatoes 2 stalks of celery ¼ cup onion, sliced 2 scallions 2 jalapeño peppers ¼ cup...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2024 | Arts, Education
Artist turns her passion for education into her own studio and teaching space. Ashm Verma has never questioned that art is her calling. “It was always my passion. I started learning art at age 4,” says Verma, who grew up in India and has called Plymouth home for five...
by Findlay Drabant | Oct 1, 2024 | Arts, Gift Guides
Get a head start on holiday shopping. The Artisan Market is returning for its second year to the Plymouth Community Center on November 23. Local makers will be selling a variety of giftable goodies that showcase their creativity and craftsmanship. “It’s a great way to...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2024 | Featured, Interior Design
There’s more that goes into a turnkey experience than meets the eye. The high point of most HGTV home shows is in the last few minutes. The mess and stress of remodeling is resolved, the music swells and the homeowners are welcomed back to a new, sparkling space that...
by Grant Whittaker | Oct 1, 2024 | Entertain, Noteworthy, Style
Halloween is the perfect time to get creative and have fun with costumes, but it’s also an opportunity to be environmentally conscious. Here are some of my sustainable style tips for a successful ensemble. Reuse Costumes: Mix and match elements of old costumes and...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
An autumn sunset brings Plymouth’s labyrinth to life. “Labyrinths have been around for millennia and can still be found in modern-day cities,” Larry Paulson says. “They are symbolic of a meditative journey or pilgrimage toward enlightenment. Plymouth has its own...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
Explore the winning photos from our Picture Plymouth photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or flip through their film—whatever it took to find their favorite shots of the Plymouth community. From scenic landscapes to...
by Katie Timcho and Amy Sundet | Oct 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
This Halloween, ensure your little trick-or-treaters have both their book bags and candy bags brimming with our selection of Halloween-themed books suitable for kids of all ages. Board Books That’s Not My Bat by Fiona Watt Peekaboo: Pumpkin by Camilla Reid Booook! A...
