by Madeline Kopiecki | Feb 1, 2026 | Entertain, Noteworthy, Style, Weddings
Woodbury’s Quynh-Huong Van and Plymouth’s Vikram Nagarajan enlisted the help of event planner Reena Maheshwari of Kahani Events & Design to help them plan their wedding ceremonies. “There were a lot of moving parts in terms of, ‘How do we honor both cultures on a...
by Ryan Barland | Feb 1, 2026 | History, Noteworthy, Weddings
Thanks to an exciting partnership with the Minnesota Population Center at the University of Minnesota, the City of Plymouth has demographic information that gives us a new way to quantify local history. For example, we have numbers to illustrate what an average...
by Hailey Almsted | Feb 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Weddings
Accidental spills, dress snags, lipstick smudges, unwanted headaches—the list of potential wedding emergencies goes on. That’s why an emergency kit is the frosting on the (wedding) cake. Consider it a Mary Poppins bag filled with items needed for any type of accident...
by Mollee Francisco | Feb 1, 2026 | Shops, Style, Weddings
An expert shares how to find the suit that suits you. Emphasis is often placed on a bride’s dress, but that doesn’t mean that a groom’s attire should take a back seat. From custom liner fabric to heirloom cufflinks, suits and their attending accessories can similarly...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Feb 1, 2026 | Photo Contest
When Twix jumped onto Rachel Hall’s kitchen table while she was preparing for her soon-to-be daughter-in-law’s bridal shower, Hall couldn’t help but snap a picture. “It was simple cuteness that had to be captured,” she says. “I liked the way Twix was looking off into...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Feb 1, 2026 | Weddings
Celebration, community and culture serve as this couple’s guiding lights. Quynh-Huong Van and Vikram Nagarajan are self-professed introverts, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at their wedding photo gallery. “We surprised people by having such a big wedding,” Van...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Feb 1, 2026 | Local Makers, Weddings
A baker creates gourmet cakes that defy expectations—and sometimes gravity. It’s architecture, it’s science and it’s eminently edible. When Altreisha Foster signed up for a cookie-making class in 2016, she had no idea where that creative outlet would lead her. “It was...
by Emily Gedde | Feb 1, 2026 | Weddings
A bridal couple keeps their guests front and center. It was a quintessential May weekend. The sun was shining, the lilacs were blooming, and Hutchinson’s Annika (née Ellefson) and Plymouth’s Gage Thalmann celebrated their love alongside 150 guests at a timeless French...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s easy for me to get caught up in the doldrums of winter. The light is fleeting, and the snow precludes me from many of my favorite outdoor pastimes. For this issue, I looked for stories that break us out of our hibernation, and four new indoor recreation...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Dec 1, 2025 | People, Sports
Meet Amanda Gaines, University of Minnesota’s award-winning head dance coach. The moment before Universal Dance Association’s College Nationals in 2025 unfolded much like it had in 2006. The University of Minnesota (U of M) Dance Team huddled together for a final,...
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...
