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Beauty
No Known Cure for Pamtastic
Forty-seven years in, Reflect Salon’s clients keep showing the same symptom: they never leave. Article by Antara Murdeshwar | Photography by Ryan Siemers CASE ONE. Male. Age at first exposure: eight. His mother, Susan Severson, brought him to Reflect Salon in Maple Grove for a haircut. The stylist was Pam Moeller. The haircut went fine. That was the problem. He is twenty-one now. His mother says he’ll never stop seeing Pam for his haircuts. Not “probably.” Not “for now.” Never. Duration...
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Education
You Get Names
A change of plans, a list of teachers, and a tree worth pulling in for. Article by Tim Doran | Photography by Provided The Larson family settled the school question years before their daughter was old enough to have one. They bought land inside the Wayzata School District and built a house on it. Around here, that counts as doing your homework. Then a friend started in about Providence Academy. She was not gentle about it. She was certain, in the way that makes a person raise something again...
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Style + Beauty
Find Your Signature Contrast
Article by Amy Seeman Steve Jobs had the black turtleneck. Fashion icons like Iris Apfel became known for oversized glasses and bold jewelry. While most of us don't want to wear the exact same outfit every day, there's something to be said for having a recognizable point of view. The secret isn't creating a uniform—it's creating a formula. One of my favorite styling tricks is using juxtaposition, or pairing opposites. It's what gives an outfit personality and keeps it from feeling too...
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Life + Culture
Maple Grove Takes Center Ice
Hockey Day Minnesota comes to Maple Grove in January 2028. Some assembly required. Article by Lauren Dahl & Tim Doran | Photography by Ashley Brooks At the logo unveiling, Greg Anzelc described a theory about how Hockey Day Minnesota works. The event arrives like a Taylor Swift tour: 15 semitrailers pull in, crews unload the show, everyone watches, and the whole operation packs up afterward. Hosting does not work that way. Experience Maple Grove, the city’s official destination marketing...
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Maple Grove City Lifestyle is a locally owned, community-driven magazine celebrating the people, businesses, and stories that make Maple Grove a great place to live. Published by longtime Minnesota resident Tim Doran, each issue highlights locally owned businesses, inspiring residents, and meaningful moments happening right here in our city. Whether you are new to the area or have called Maple Grove home for years, this publication is designed to connect neighbors and reflect the community we are proud to be part of.












