by Alexandra Tostrud | Dec 1, 2025 | Entertain, Sports, Wellness
The cure for cabin fever is closer than you think. It’s tempting to reduce your winter fitness routine to a solitary workout at home or the occasional trip to the gym, but sometimes a change of pace is just what the doctor ordered. Four new indoor recreation centers...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Dec 1, 2025 | Local Makers
Let’s Dish celebrates two decades and expands its ready-to-bake options. When the holiday season kicks into high gear, the heat is on—especially in the kitchen. Meal preparation can feel like it’s on a never-ending rotation. Cooking food for a celebration here or...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 1, 2025 | Entertain, Landscape
Tour festive home displays around town. Driving around the city in search of holiday light displays is a time-honored tradition for many families, and a local company is taking the guesswork out of the equation. Twin Cities Sightseeing Tours offers nightly rides at 5...
by Ryan Barland | Dec 1, 2025 | History, Noteworthy, Outdoors
Fire & Ice began in 1989, a year after Parkers Lake Playfield opened to the public. The Plymouth Parks & Recreation Department wanted to provide an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the magic of winter in Plymouth. The intention was...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
“I was inspired by the idea of finding beauty in winter, especially since it can be a tough season for many,” Jen Shepherd says. “To me, the photo represents the beauty and strength found in community and friendship, much like the way connections can help people...
by Emily Maxson | Dec 1, 2025 | Drinks, Gift Guides, Noteworthy, Recipes
It’s easy to make your own powdered hot chocolate mix to have on hand for a quick warm treat. This recipe is rich and creamy with a kick of spice from the cinnamon and cayenne. Packaged in a cute glass jar tied with a ribbon, it also makes a nice hostess or holiday...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Dec 1, 2025 | Giving Back, Wellness
Memorial Blood Centers donors and staff give the gift that keeps giving. On Plymouth’s Harbor Lane, crucial work happens every day. For over 75 years, Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) has provided blood and blood products to hospitals and other health care sites across...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 1, 2025 | Entertain, Local Makers, Restaurants
Charcuterie Bar brings a whole new meaning to BYOB. The holiday season is full of gatherings, whether it’s out-of-town guests or students returning to the nest. The pressures of hosting can run high, which makes a reprieve all the nicer—especially when there’s a...
by Avery Vrieze | Dec 1, 2025 | Arts
Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs (ACYC) has inspired local young voices for decades, including Plymouth’s Naia Spoonheim, 16, who began singing in her church choir at age 4 and joined ACYC in 2023. She heard about ACYC from her cousin, who had nothing but good things to...
by Samantha Freeman | Nov 11, 2025 | Style
Summer Hair Trends Minimalistic is the word of the summer when it comes to hair trends. Senior stylist Abby Sundquist from New Reflections Salon anticipates the no-fuss, messy bun to be the summer look this year. Women everywhere will be rocking the messy bun and...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
When I walk around my neighborhood, especially around the lakes, I often find myself speculating about the history of the homes I pass. Was that home’s architect a Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast or was it the original homeowner? Is that a seamless later addition or the...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2025 | Education, Local Makers
When Beth Wells prepares for her in-laws’ Thanksgiving potluck, she likes to stick to the basics. “In some years, I have tried to go out of left field and do something that you don’t typically see—pasta dishes, beet salads or try to get everybody into fennel,” Wells...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2025 | Education, Entertain
An educator brings chemistry and physics to local budding scientists. Billie Pace-Graczyk-Melson’s passion for science has truly been lifelong. “Thanks to my mom, who was a science teacher, my sisters and I spent our summers turning the backyard into a mad scientist...
by Ryan Barland | Oct 1, 2025 | History, Noteworthy
Did you know that Plymouth was home to the last turkey farm in Hennepin County? The 160-acre McCormick family farm was located off Chankahda Trail near Lake Camelot. From 1936 until the late 1960s, George McCormick raised thousands of turkeys. He raised as many as...
by Hailey Almsted | Oct 1, 2025 | Local Makers
Let’s Dish! brings the ease of cooking back to your table—so you can enjoy the moments that truly matter. Welcome to Let’s Dish!, where your love for home-cooked meals meets the convenience of ready-to-cook perfection. With over 20 years of Minnesota roots, co-founder...
