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, 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, 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...
by Mollee Francisco | Aug 1, 2025 | Local Makers, People
Watch out, Blue Ribbon Baker Marjorie Johnson of Minnesota State Fair fame. Two Plymouth residents are gaining notice for their culinary accolades, and they’re just getting started. At last year’s State Fair, McKenna Johnson took fourth place out of 198 entries in the...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jul 11, 2025 | Arts
Plymouth’s Samhita Jasthi shares her journey as a Kuchipudi dancer since age 5. On July 26, a group of nearly 300 people will gather in the darkened auditorium at Wayzata Central Middle School to watch a young Indian classical dancer ascend the stage....
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jun 18, 2025 | Arts, Giving Back, People
Stevie Ray’s Improv Company is raising funds for Plymouth comedian Brett Williams. On June 4, improv comedian Brett Williams suffered a massive stroke while performing at an event in Eden Prairie. After immediate medical assistance, Brett was placed under sedation by...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jun 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The wait is over, and what better way to kick off the summer than with a celebration? Each year, our Best of Plymouth Readers’ Choice Poll asks you, our readers, to name your favorite establishments, and you turned out in droves to shine the spotlight on local...
