Meet Amanda Gaines, University of Minnesota’s award-winning head dance coach. The moment before Universal Dance Association’s College Nationals in...
Community
New Indoor Adventures for Winter
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...
Winter Magic at Fire & Ice
Fire & Ice began in 1989, a year after Parkers Lake Playfield opened to the public. The Plymouth Parks & Recreation Department wanted to...
Friendship
“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...
Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s close the year with some exciting news. Best of Plymouth is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the month...
Memorial Blood Centers’ Life-saving Legacy
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...
Beth Wells Shares Her Passion for Pasta at the Fox and Pantry
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...
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...
