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...
Community
The STEM Lab Minnesota Brings Science Wizardry To Kids
An educator brings chemistry and physics to local budding scientists. Billie Pace-Graczyk-Melson’s passion for science has truly been lifelong....
Gobble Gobble at the McCormick Farm
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...
HouseNovel Hunts Down a Mystery House
Uncover the history behind a vintage home photograph. The mystery started with an email from Plymouth’s Historical Site coordinator Ryan Barland....
Picture Plymouth 2025 Winners
Photographers bring our community into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around Plymouth. This summer, these same...
Walkies
Scott Mohn says he was inspired to take this photo due to the vibrant autumn colors, plus “the extra luck of having the dog walking across, it added...
Illuminight Gala With the Firefly Sisterhood
Firefly Sisterhood is set to light up the night on October 8 at its annual fundraising gala at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. The...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Picture Plymouth 2025
From July1–August 31, we invited you to submit your photos of Plymouth. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll through our image...
Plymouth Student Shares Ethiopian History in Upcoming Novel
Empress Mentewab of Ethiopia: A Legacy Reclaimed shares the journey of Ethiopia’s first empress. Ephrata Woldeamanuel, a sophomore at Armstrong...
Picture Plymouth 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each July and August, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of the Plymouth community through...
The Martell Family Shares a Love of First Lego League
A local family has an intergenerational commitment to kid-friendly engineering. For the Martell family, Legos are serious business. “We had to build...
Plymouth’s Class of 2026 Is Making Its Mark
Every August and September, our senior spotlight feature is a chance to introduce our readers to some of the outstanding Plymouth seniors that are...
Park and Play
“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...
Plymouth’s Original One-Room Schools
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...
“The Anxious Generation”
As kids gear up for another school year, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt offers caregivers, coaches and educators practical insights on...
Get Involved in Fazendin Park’s Native Plant Garden
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...
Plymouth Authors Share Their Stories
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...
Two Bakers Are Racking up Minnesota State Fair Ribbons
Watch out, Blue Ribbon Baker Marjorie Johnson of Minnesota State Fair fame. Two Plymouth residents are gaining notice for their culinary accolades,...
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Holds Two Benefit Shows
Stevie Ray’s Improv Company is raising funds for Plymouth comedian Brett Williams. On June 4, improv comedian Brett Williams suffered a massive...
Explore Your Best of Plymouth 2025 Winners
It’s time to celebrate your favorites. Long days and sunny skies are giving rise to an infectious energy, and it’s hard not to get swept up in the...
