by Madeline Kopiecki | Jul 26, 2023 | Giving Back, Style
Local shops and boutiques support breast cancer survivors and thrivers at May Firefly Sisterhood event. The nonprofit Firefly Sisterhood connects women recently diagnosed with breast cancer with a mentor to help guide them through the difficult process. On May 7,...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2023 | Photo Contest
Throughout its pages, Plymouth Magazine showcases our community in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our annual photo contest—Picture Plymouth. Photographers of all abilities are encouraged to share their images through which they’ve...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again, Plymouth! Over the course of January, you voted, and now it’s time to celebrate the local businesses, organizations and places that make Plymouth unlike anywhere else. And at the heart of it all, whether it’s a local shop, restaurant or...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jun 1, 2023 | Best of Plymouth
Celebrations are in order. Welcome to your Best of Plymouth 2023 list! Each year we rely on your help identifying the local restaurants, services, shops and more that help define the community here in Plymouth. Your votes recognize the people behind the businesses,...
by Mollee Francisco | Jun 1, 2023 | Local Makers
Commercial rental kitchen creates community for emerging food brands. So many of us took to our kitchens during the height of the pandemic, whether it was simply to cook a meal at home or finally master the art of the crusty boule. And when lockdown restrictions...
by Emily Maxson | Jun 1, 2023 | Noteworthy, Recipes
These are simply the best burgers. I have yet to meet someone who has tried them and not loved them. My mother made these often when we were growing up, and they are still a favorite for everyone in my family. Be sure to use 85 percent or 90 percent lean beef in this...
by Christian Nesheim | Jun 1, 2023 | Drinks, Local Makers, Noteworthy
The Best of Plymouth issue is my chance to pay homage to the folks that are doing beer right in Minnesota. Duluth’s Bent Paddle Brewing Co. is my choice for year-round quality. Beer can be very divisive, but Bent Paddle has something for just about everyone; it has...
by Katie Timcho and Amy Sundet | Jun 1, 2023 | Book Club, Noteworthy
We have curated a list of our recent favorites across several genres to keep you reading all summer. Romance Book Lovers by Emily Henry The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Every Summer After by Carley Fortune The Bodyguard by Katherine Center Half-Blown Rose by Leesa...
by Clare Greeman | Jun 1, 2023 | Book Club
Recognize and celebrate Juneteenth this year with a trip to the Plymouth Library. Tiffany Casey, senior librarian and a member of the Black History and Culture team at Hennepin County Library, has three excellent recommendations of books to explore for different age...
by Hanna McDaniels | Jun 1, 2023 | People, Sports
Take a behind-the-scenes look at one local’s marathon journey. For Casey Nelson, staying active after retiring from collegiate athletics was a must. He graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2005 and, after returning to the Twin Cities, Nelson’s time...
by Zoe Deal | Jun 1, 2023 | Pets
A local foster supports felines with wobbly cat syndrome. If you’ve come across a video of wobbly cats during your social media scrolling lately, it’s likely that you’ve already caught a glimpse of Camp Wobbly Cat. Plymouth resident and cat fosterer Kris Kaiser has...
by madeline | Jun 1, 2023 | Best of Plymouth, People
Our Editorial Advisory Board members share their stories of Plymouth. At Plymouth Magazine, we’re driven to share local stories that celebrate the community. And what better way to source these stories than asking community members themselves? Our Editorial Advisory...
by Emily Gedde | Jun 1, 2023 | Arts, Outdoors
Patience, perseverance and persistence are the keys to getting the perfect shot. Eagles, herons and cormorants sharing the same tree in an unconventional rookery. A painted turtle squaring up against a green heron to stake its claim for a log. A warbler balancing on a...
by Madeline Kopiecki and Julie Jo Severson | May 11, 2023 | Book Club, History
Plymouth author Julie Jo Severson releases Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. Julie Jo Severson’s latest guidebook highlights some of the Twin Cities’ oldest sites. From neighborhoods to natural landmarks, downtown bars to small-town ice cream...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Outdoors
Big changes are coming to Highway 55 and County Road 73. Since the beginning of 2023, the City of Plymouth has been making plans to improve transit at two key corridors in the city, but conversations were happening long before the initial project design. “We first...
