by Daniel Huss | Jun 1, 2025 | Education, History
In 2019, a cornerstone of Plymouth’s past was put in jeopardy. A burst water pipe closed Old Town Hall for the next five years. Water damage impacted the lower level of the building, historic site coordinator Ryan Barland says. “While the damage to the historic...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 1, 2025 | Entertain, Recipes
Summer days will be even brighter with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers. Whether your party finds its rhythm poolside or on a sun-soaked patio, there’s one appetizer that’s sure to be on the menu:...
by Amy Sundet | Jun 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
As we hit the halfway mark, it’s the perfect time to check in on how you’re doing with your reading goals for 2025. Below are tips for overbooked readers to squeeze in more titles in the second half of the year: Carry a book at all times. Whether digital, audio or...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Jun 1, 2025 | Outdoors, Sports
3rd Lair skate shop offers a summer competition for newcomers and longtime boarders alike. For more than two decades, 3rd Lair skate park and shop has been a part of Minnesota’s skateboarding scene. Now located in Golden Valley, the indoor park offers a...
by Emily Maxson | Jun 1, 2025 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
This lemonade uses the whole lemon, peel included, so no juicing is required. It is wonderful on its own, or you can add your favorite spirit for a refreshing summer cocktail. Easy Fresh Lemonade With Mint 3 organic lemons, cut into 8 pieces each ⅔ cup fresh mint...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jun 1, 2025 | Arts, Best of Plymouth
We’re widening the lens on some of our longstanding photo contest participants. September marks one of my favorite times of year as the editor of Plymouth Magazine. Submissions for our Picture Plymouth photo contest have closed, and in just a few clicks, I get to...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Jun 1, 2025 | Arts, Giving Back
The oboe and English horn player and music librarian looks back on her time spent in the community organization. For nearly three decades, the Plymouth Concert Band has offered musicians of all ages and backgrounds the chance to come together to create something...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jun 1, 2025 | Book Club, Shops
The Friends of the Plymouth Library will host the book sale of the summer. Bookworms have reason to rejoice (and declutter their own shelves) this summer. A book sale, hosted by the Friends of the Plymouth Library (FOPL), is supplying an expansive selection of books,...
by Taylor Hamilton | Apr 4, 2025 | Arts, Shops, Style
The Plymouth artist is crafting statement jewelry inspired by the colors and textures of nature. Umbreen Hasan, M.D., is a self-taught artist who started her creative journey after a car accident in 2016. “Even though I’m a physician by training, art came to me...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Plymouth provides a wealth of opportunities to explore the outdoors. Whether that means biking the Luce Line State Trail, swimming at Medicine Lake or hiking the winding paths of Clifton E. French Regional Park with your pup in tow, there’s no shortage of ways to...
by Mollee Francisco | Apr 1, 2025 | People, Pets
Holly Connaker finds “pure joy” in and out of the arena. Whether showing houses or showing horses, Holly Connaker knows how to showcase her passions. She has been in real estate for more than two decades and loves helping people find their dream homes—wherever that...
by Daniel Huss | Apr 1, 2025 | Landscape, Outdoors, People
A Plymouth city forester walks us through local foliage management. AI tree inventories are changing how cities catalog and manage their canopies, and Plymouth is looking to break new ground. In November, the Plymouth City Council approved a contract with Davey...
by Katie Timcho and Amy Sundet | Apr 1, 2025 | Book Club, Gift Guides, Noteworthy
Whether you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift for the bookish moms and mother figures in your life or are interested in exploring the family dynamics of motherhood for yourself, these two books offer fresh perspectives on the topic. Beautiful Chaos by Jessica Urlichs...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Apr 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Birding at Millennium Garden leads to a picturesque shot. “I heard the sound of the indigo bunting while I was birding in the Millennium Garden, so I waited for a while because the majority of the time it was fairly high in a nearby tree,” photographer Jan Speak says....
by Katie Tomsche | Apr 1, 2025 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
Lillet (pronounced lil-lay) is an aperitif wine made with Bordeaux grapes and citrus liqueurs, and if you haven’t tried it, you’re in for a treat. It’s mellow and smooth with hints of honey and herbs—perfect in a refreshing, low-ABV spring or summer spritz. Lillet...
