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CONTENTS 8 Astronauts, Mermaids and Spiders, Oh My! North Memorial’s NICU nurses have a fun Halloween tradition.
10 Wallpaper Wisdom Designer Tina Wherry shares how to approach wall coverings like a pro.
12 Senior Spotlight Meet three students shaping their community for the better.
18 Behind the Curtain Take a backstage look at the career of a dancer with local roots.
28 A Global Flavor of Love Chef Mimi shares her passion for cooking through teaching.
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Learning more about Senior Spotlight student Elliot Thompson of Maple Grove Senior High School brought me back to my time at Edina High School. Dalen Towne was an art teacher whose classroom had an open door policy. Often during free periods, lunch or after school, the studio became a hotbed of creativity where students were free to work on creative projects, be they schoolwork or otherwise. During my senior year, Towne helped me develop an independent study curriculum for ceramics. I spent hours after school on the wheel until my fingers were pruny. The gritty texture of the clay resulted in persistent calluses from my pinky finger to the palm of my hand. The project I remember with the most clarity was a set of mugs inspired by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian’s red, yellow and blue geometric compositions. If memory serves, Towne might have been the one who provided me with small pots of the requisite glazes— primary colors aren’t standard, especially for the average high school class. Towne encouraged me to submit the two mugs to the annual Teen Art Show. I attended the opening night of the show at the Edina Art Center with my family and friends, where I was elated to find my work on a shelf alongside a placard announcing I’d been chosen for the Pottery Award. Teachers who challenge students to go above and beyond their comfort zones give them invaluable lessons, and it comes as no surprise that each of our Senior Spotlight students identify a teacher who filled that role for them. Whether it’s pursuing additional academic rigor or discussing future plans in detail, being taken seriously at a young age helps mold and shape students into the people they can become after high school. Learn more about three of Maple Grove’s outstanding seniors on page 12. Do you know of a local student or teacher who is making a difference in their school community or Maple Grove at large? Let me know at madeline@localmedia.co. Until next time,
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A Thriller to Fall For Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop, a cozy mystery by Emmeline Duncan, is the first in the start of a new series. Join Bailey Briggs and her loveable crew of friends in the Halloweenthemed town of Elyan Hollow as it ramps up for spooky season. The community’s annual literary festival starts off with a ghoulish surprise: murder. Briggs, the manager of Lazy Bone Books, becomes the number one suspect and must fight to clear her name in this twisty mystery that keeps you guessing.
Gabrielle Clark is a librarian at the Maple Grove Library.
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A team of Maple Grove Historical Preservation Society members has begun an aerial data collection project that uses remote sensing devices and cutting-edge imaging techniques. Led by Michael Tomiak, a cultural heritage and remote sensing specialist, the group is creating a 3D, interactive website that will revolutionize how residents experience the community’s historic cemeteries. Included will be links to biographies of our earliest settlers. While the project is underway, maps of Maple Grove and Osseo cemeteries and familial records are available to local genealogical sleuths on findagrave.com. Learn more at maplegrovemag.com.
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Astronauts, Mermaids and Spiders, Oh My! North Memorial’s NICU nurses have a fun Halloween tradition. By Madeline Kopiecki
North Memorial Health–Maple Grove Hospital nurse Breeanna Obermann says that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be a scary place for parents. “The four walls can make parents go crazy, and we want to give them some light,” she says. For the spooky season in particular, the team has adopted a tradition that gets its young patients and their parents involved in All Hallows’ Eve. 8
It started four years ago with an extravaganza of craft felt and tacky glue. “We have a ton of creative people on staff,” Obermann says. Nurses and nursing assistants brought their imaginations to the table and crafted Halloween costumes for the babies under their care. “It’s just kind of snowballed to this big, fun thing that we do every year,” Obermann says. “I think anything that we can do to create some normalcy for our parents and for our
babies alike, we try to do that here.” Obermann says the nursing team aren’t amateurs when it comes to marking milestones from first-week footprints to first bottles and any holiday in between. These celebrations come in the form of posters designed to go in a memory box for the parents. “Sometimes, they go home with a stack of 30 posters that we’ve made throughout their stay,” she says, noting she’s heard some maplegrovemag.com
Although some babies spend their first Halloween in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, nurses and nursing assistants at North Memorial Health–Maple Grove Hospital ensure families can still participate in holiday fun.
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763.420.2424 | Questions.MapleGrove@edinarealty.com EdinaRealty.com/Office/Maple-Grove parents incorporate the signs into a threering binder memory book. “I take a lot of pride in that because I make a lot of the signs, and I really love to do it. It’s like an extra piece of love that we can give to the parents.” Parents who want to participate in the Halloween fun can collaborate on the theme of the costume with the nursing staff. “Our spotlighted family last year, they had a The Very Hungry Caterpillar book that they read to him, so we made him the Very Hungry Caterpillar,” Obermann says. Costumes can match a nursery theme or involve beloved characters, she adds. “Do you love Winnie the Pooh? We can make a Winnie the Pooh costume. Or do you really love butterflies? We’ll make a butterfly costume.” Come the start of October, the NICU team will be dreaming up its next batch of Halloween getups for the babies in its care. Obermann says it’s always special to see the parents’ reactions to the finished look. “It’s just a really fun experience, to take some pictures, to bring light into a stressful situation,” she says. To see this year's photoshoot, visit its Instagram @northmemorial. North Memorial Health – Maple Grove Hospital northmemorial.com @northmemorial
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Wallpaper Wisdom Designer Tina Wherry shares how to approach wall coverings like a pro. By Maura Keller
Wallpaper has comfortably reclaimed its place in modern interiors, but according to Maple Grove designer Tina Wherry, truly exceptional wallpaper design is about far more than pattern or trend. As owner and designer at Tina Wherry Interiors, Wherry approaches wallpaper as an emotional and transformative design element—one capable of completely redefining how a room feels. Choosing the right design, however, requires more than flipping through sample books. Wherry carefully curates a handful of wallpaper options for clients—selections designed to stretch creativity while still evoking a personal resonance. “One option is usually what I consider the strongest design choice for the room,” she says. “It may push the client slightly outside their comfort zone but still feels aligned with their personality.” Other options feel more familiar or exploratory, creating a collaborative process that often uncovers unexpected favorites. “I hear this a lot, ‘I really want to go that fun route, because I love it, but I’m afraid I’ll get bored of it,’” Wherry says. “Or, ‘I’m afraid I’ll regret it because it’s more bold than I actually am.’” The designer’s recommended litmus test is living with the samples on the wall and moving them around the room—and against cabinetry and baseboards—to get the full effect. “When you’re looking at, say, Option A, does it give you a little pinch?” she says. “Does it make you less excited and more anxious? Or the alternative, does that make you actually excited?” Wherry advises listening to the gut instinct and steering clear of the pinch. Lighting also plays a crucial role in wallpaper selection. A wallpaper that feels soft and balanced in morning light may appear dramatically different by evening. “Natural light, overhead lighting and even softer ambient lighting all influence how colors and patterns are perceived,” Wherry says. That’s another reason she encourages homeowners to bring samples into the room itself and live with them for a few days before making a decision. Texture, in particular, can dramatically change how wallpaper interacts with light— absorbing it to create warmth and depth or reflecting it to brighten a space. 10
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Meet three students shaping their community for the better. Written by Kassondra Burtis — Photos by Chris Emeott
The future is bright for the Class of 2027. From academic achievements to creative pursuits, Maple Grove’s seniors have spent their high school careers making meaningful contributions throughout their schools and within their communities. Earlier this year, we gathered nominations of outstanding students who are leaving positive imprints on their schools. These students—nominated by school administrators, advisors, principals and teachers—are leaders in their classrooms and communities. Of the many wonderful nominees, three stood out to our panel for their commitment to not only pursuing their passions but sharing their gifts with the broader community. Now, without further ado, we’re pleased to welcome three representatives of Maple Grove’s Class of 2027.
Elliot Thompson Maple Grove Senior High School
“Elliot is a tremendous young man and excellent student with a particular passion for sharing his love of art, specifically ceramics. He has thrived in his classes here at Maple Grove, and he was honored to be inducted into our National Honor Society in May of his sophomore year. His junior year included three Advanced Placement [AP] courses with continued straight As. Outside of the classroom, Elliot has committed to sharing his enjoyment of art with his home business called Endless Vessels. He promoted and facilitated his own ceramics workshop to teach wheel throwing and glazing to students and community members.” —Bart Becker, principal Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? Without a doubt, my ceramics teacher, Mr. Manders, had the largest impact on me. Obviously, he introduced me to the craft of pottery and how nuanced it was. His influence was so strong that immediately after Ceramics B concluded, I purchased my own wheel and started my business. He has also helped me immensely throughout my pottery journey from firing my pots to providing glazes to helping me submit pieces to competitions and much, much more. 12
What is something that your peers might not know about you? One thing my peers may not know about me is my absolute infatuation with music. Last year, I logged over 100,000 minutes of music on my streaming service of choice. I listen to anything and everything at least once, which makes my playlists quite eclectic. One minute, I may be listening to Ray Charles’ I Believe to My Soul, the next it’ll be It’s Real Love by Yellow Days and the next it’ll be All My Love by Noah Kahan. I attribute much of my creativity to this exploration of styles from all different walks of life. Describe yourself in three adjectives. Dedicated, introspective, sentimental What skill or talent have you always wanted to learn? I’ve always wanted to learn how to pull like Korean potters who make massive moon jars. They make it look so effortless, but I just can’t figure it out. What is your favorite motto or quote? “Carpe diem.” Humans only have a limited amount of time, so one must seize the day like it’s their last. What is your dream job? Either an art teacher—preferably in ceramics or photography—or a full-time potter who sells his work. maplegrovemag.com
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Mahnoor Zaman Parnassus Preparatory Academy
“Mahnoor is an intellectually ambitious and service-oriented student who consistently seeks opportunities to deepen her knowledge and contribute to her community. She is an active member of student government and has held leadership roles across multiple extracurricular activities, demonstrating initiative and reliability. A dedicated linguist, she studies Latin, Greek, French and Spanish at school and has independently pursued Urdu, Hindi and Arabic, reflecting both discipline and cultural fluency. Committed to a future career in medicine, Mahnoor has gained practical exposure to the field through an internship in a dental laboratory and by working with physician assistants, studying sleep apnea. These experiences have strengthened her understanding of clinical environments and patient care.” —Katherine Good, interim executive director Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? Every teacher and staff member has helped me on my journey, but the biggest is likely my history professor, Dr. Jameson. His workload, even though it’s a lot, pushes me every time and makes me realize I can do whatever I put my mind to. He’s pushed me beyond my limits, challenged my intellectuality and made me realize I’m capable of surpassing my limits. What is something that your peers might not know about you? Many of my peers don’t know that on top of the work I do, I also have a goal in mind that I don’t tell anyone about. I don’t want to just be a physician assistant or a dentist; I want to get involved in government—maybe as a mayor or a congresswoman. I want to help my community. If I’ve been blessed with so many talents, why shouldn’t I use them for the better? We have so many problems in our society today just waiting for someone to take charge and implement solutions. And I, for one, am ready for the task.
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“Besides being a stellar student—highest honor roll, at least half his course load is AP classes—and athlete, Adel is a mature, responsible and kind young man who is proud of his [Persian] heritage. He is a gentleman who steps up to the plate to serve others, specifically by cleaning the inner city through Substance Church and working with Feed My Starving Children. Adel intends to pursue a medical career as a surgeon, having enjoyed an internship at Specialists in General Surgery in Maple Grove. Last year, Adel produced an award-winning documentary featuring ... Iran for his Bible class, in which he highlighted the ancient biblical history of Iran.” —Julie Herman, director of community relations and admissions Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? One teacher who has had a major impact on me is my Bible teacher, Mr. Dallow. Since sixth grade, he has guided my classmates and me through lessons from the Bible, history and his own life experiences. He often shares practical wisdom, especially about relationships and marriage. I have always enjoyed talking with him, and his advice has helped me think more seriously about my values and future. What is something that your peers might not know about you? Whenever I felt lonely or didn’t have much to do, I would go outside on the deck, look at the stars and think. Sometimes, I’ll light a fire and stare at it for a couple of hours, just thinking about the past, present and future. Describe yourself in three adjectives. Respectful, protective, athletic What skill or talent have you always wanted to learn? How to play the piano.
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What is your favorite motto or quote? “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift.” God has given me each day of my life, and I don’t plan on wasting it. We would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Eastman Nature Center for hosting our Senior Spotlight photoshoot. Learn more about the Class of 2027 at maplegrovemag.com.
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TOP MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT WOMEN’S HORMONES A top OB-GYN offers insights, along with key facts every woman should know.
When it comes to women’s health, hormones play a significant role in a breadth of functions. Yet, despite how much hormones do all day, every day, there are still many misconceptions about hormones that may affect a patient’s health, according to Michelle Mirau, M.D., an OB-GYN specialist at Park Nicollet Women’s Clinic in Maple Grove. Here, she discusses key facts and what women should know.
MYTH: Dramatic hormone fluctuations are normal.
Hormones act as chemical messengers, and in women, the primary hormones involved in emotional and reproductive regulation are estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Although the level of these hormones can fluctuate throughout life—and even over the course of a day to some degree—significant changes shouldn’t be ignored, Dr. Mirau says. “Unfortunately, many people dismiss symptoms that seem related to hormones because they believe they just have to put up with these major shifts,” she says. Signs of hormonal imbalance include chronic acne, excessive pain with periods, irregular or heavy periods, sleep disturbances, unexplained weight gain, unusual hair growth or loss, and sudden mood changes.
MYTH: Reproductive hormones are the only culprits for symptoms.
Although reproductive hormones do play an outsized role in women’s health, they’re not the only
ones. Most notably, there’s a bidirectional relationship between estrogen and thyroid hormones, which means estrogen can cause irregularities in thyroid hormone function, and vice versa. “It’s important to get your thyroid assessed, because it’s crucial for menstrual regularity and fertility,” Dr. Mirau says. “The thyroid also regulates the body’s metabolism, so you may have symptoms like weight gain or loss, fatigue and heat or cold sensitivity.”
MYTH: Every woman will need hormone replacement during menopause.
According to Dr. Mirau, research says only about 4.7 percent of postmenopausal women used hormone replacement therapy in 2020, although the rate of prescriptions is quickly rising. Even with that growth, there’s still a misconception that all women need this type of therapy, she says. “Hormone therapy is a good fit for some women, but not all, and it shouldn’t be seen as the only way to alleviate menopausal symptoms,” Dr. Mirau says. “There’s quite a bit we can do for our health, no matter what stage of life you’re in, that will support hormone regulation. That includes healthy eating, managing stress, maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough sleep.” As with any medical concern, Dr. Mirau notes that a patient should check in with their doctor if they’re having disruptive symptoms, rather than assuming hormone issues will resolve on their own.
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BEHIND THE CURTAIN Take a backstage look at the career of a dancer with local roots. Written by Madeline Kopiecki
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Sieve’s momentum only continued to build in 2019 when she embarked on the Simulation Theory World Tour with Muse. “They had never had dancers before,” Sieve says, which made the collaboration all the more special. She spent a whirlwind of a year on the stadium tour, performing in front of hundreds of thousands of audience members. “We had some huge, huge performances, which was eye-opening for sure,” Sieve says, noting that Rock in Rio in Rio de Janeiro had an audience of almost 100,000 alone. Subsequent years saw Sieve on stage with Billie Eilish at Coachella 2022 and in an ad
Left: When dancer Taylor Sieve isn’t on stage, she’s often on set. In this case, it’s the set for HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Right: Recently, Taylor Sieve was in Seth MacFarlane’s show Ted as a talking, moving statue. “I had never worked with so many prosthetics in my life,” she says. “To be sat in a makeup chair for hours on end, that was a really cool experience.” Here, she is seen recording her lines.
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So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) season 14 gave Maple Grove native Taylor Sieve more than a national stage, it opened the door to international opportunities. Maple Grove Magazine last profiled the dancer in January 2018, with the interview going to print the month she started touring with SYTYCD choreographer Travis Wall’s After the Curtain tour, which followed fast on the heels of completing a coast-to-coast live tour with her fellow Top 10 SYTYCD performers from October to November. We caught up with Sieve to learn where her dance career has taken her since.
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Top Left: Taylor Sieve served as Anne Hathaway’s stand-in for dance sequences during rehearsal in the A24 thriller Mother Mary. Bottom Left: Taylor Sieve has also worked on projects for luxury brands including Moschino. For the brand’s short film Lightning Strikes, Sieve participated in a dance sequence. Bottom Right: Taylor Sieve served as one of the dancers for Alanis Morissette’s Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
campaign with Zendaya for Swiss athletic brand On in 2024. Alongside a steady stream of performances, she also participated in projects for luxury brands including Hermès and Cadillac. Sieve reunited with another SYTYCD choreographer, Mandy Moore, in 2025. “Let me say this: Mandy Moore is the GOAT,” Sieve says. “Everybody adores her, and I am always so inspired by her.” The pair go way back, with Sieve recalling taking a dance convention class from Moore when she was around 7 years old. “To continue working with her has been just one of the coolest experiences,” she says. It also certainly didn’t hurt that their reunion was on the set of Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia music video. The music video, directed by Swift, follows the pop icon as she travels through a series of vignettes depicting showgirls throughout the ages. Sieve appears in a pool sequence inspired by choreographer Busby Berkeley’s aquacade in the 1933 movie Footlight Parade. Already familiar with Berkeley’s work, Sieve says, “When we were told that was one of the 20
inspirations, I immediately was like, ‘Ah, yes, I see. Very cool. Very inspiring.’” The last sentiment echoes throughout Sieve’s experience with the project. When discussing Swift as a director, Sieve says, “Especially to just see a woman become so successful in multiple areas, I think it is really inspiring. As artists, to be able to be a multihyphenate is the dream, especially for me.” By the time the music video was released in October 2025, Sieve was already working with another longstanding musical artist— Alanis Morissette—on her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. When Sieve wasn’t performing on stage, she was watching the show from the wings. “It was almost like an integrated experience with theater and some lectures built in as well as [Morissette’s] music,” she says. “It just was such a one-of-a-kind show in my opinion.” Morissette shared anecdotes about the start of her career in the ’90s, a notoriously difficult time for women in the rock genre. “I think her stance on finding herself and speaking up for herself, I connected with maplegrovemag.com
that very deeply,” Sieve says. “As women, it can be hard to trust your gut and stand your ground when you are trying to make art and build a career.” By this time, the dancer was also well on her way to adding “actress” to her performance repertoire. Over the course of summer 2024, Sieve was on set in Germany for the A24 psychological drama Mother Mary, which hit theaters in April and follows the life of a pop star who must confront her past in order to create her comeback performance. Sieve’s path to the silver screen started with an unexpected twist. She was at an audition for a different Dani Vitale movie when the choreographer asked her if she was staying for the Mother Mary audition. Sieve told Vitale she hadn’t gotten that call from her agent, “And she was like, ‘Wait, what? No, you’re staying. Can you stay?’” Sieve says. So, the dancer put her best foot forward. Initially, Sieve didn’t hear back. “And then, out of the blue, one day I get a message asking my measurements and whatnot,” Sieve says. She was asked to be Anne Hathaway’s body double. Her answer was immediate: “Yes, I definitely want to be a part of this. That sounds like the coolest thing ever.” While Vitale and her team were building out the dance sequences of the movie with the backup dancers, Sieve performed Hathaway’s track. Hathaway still did all of her own dance scenes, Sieve is quick to clarify,
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but Sieve served as her dance stand-in. “I was a big part of the rehearsal process in creating all of that choreography with them,” she says. Once the choreography was blocked out, Hathaway took over and performed as the eponymous pop star. While on set in Germany, Sieve received a second surprise request: to play the role of the Red Woman. “[It] was unexpected and really, really cool to wear so many hats throughout the process of this movie,” Sieve says. She’s pretty tight-lipped about what the role entails, which is unsurprising for a thriller. The most she would divulge is, “[The role] definitely involves movement. I wouldn’t say dance per se.” Sieve says she could relate to the themes of the movie as a performer herself. “I think the idea that you can’t necessarily do this career, this life as an artist alone is something that I grasped from the film and the story and can definitely relate to my own life,” she says. Although being a performer can be isolating, Sieve says building a community you can trust is key to helping you thrive. So, what’s next for Sieve? “I’m not sure what’s to come,” she says. “It’s kind of a crazy life, what we do.” One of the main things she’s learned is that auditioning serves as the main crux of the job. “All of the projects and the things that I get to release to the world are just little bits and kind of bobs of what it actually is to do this thing.” The one certainty is Sieve is well on her way to becoming a multihyphenate artist in her own right.
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Chef Mimi shares her passion for cooking through teaching.
Cooking classes can be intimidating—especially if they include new or different cuisine. Participants may be unsure of what to expect or worried they won’t appreciate the food. But when Mimi Selam Asfaha (aka Chef Mimi) is at the head of the class, any nerves quickly go away. Chef Mimi says that within minutes of taking her class, attendees are laughing, rolling dough, chopping ingredients and learning more than just how to construct a recipe; they’re forming friendships and an appreciation for what they’re capable of when they put their mind to it. “After people take one of my classes, they almost always come back to try another one,” she says. The chef offers classes for people of all ages through Osseo Area Schools Community Education. Her classes include dishes from her Ethiopian roots to handmade pasta to other fan favorites like baklava, eggrolls, pad thai and samosas, all of which will be taught at Maple Grove Middle School this fall. Even before she was Chef Mimi, she had a fascination with the kitchen. “I’ve been cooking basically my whole life,” she says, adding she turned the hobby into a profession in 2017. While it was a hobby, she was living in Farmington, often cooking for her friends and neighbors. Amazed by her skills, those trying her food suggested she teach community education classes. “I didn’t
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realize that would be good for community education,” Chef Mimi admits with a laugh. Proud of growing up in Ethiopia, Chef Mimi incorporates food from her roots in her classes, but because her father worked for the United Nations, she and her family traveled often, which exposed her to different cuisines and cultures from around the world. “People liked learning to cook the Ethiopian food,” Chef Mimi says of her first classes. Determined to add more offerings, she tapped into her Italian heritage from her great-great-grandparents and started handmade pasta classes. It worked. Word spread that Chef Mimi’s classes were worth the hype, and she was contacted to teach all over the Twin Cities, western Wisconsin and beyond. “I love all the people I get to meet and watch them try new foods,” Chef Mimi says. “I knew this is what I was meant to do.” She laughs, because her degree is in computer science, but when the culinary world came calling, she knew the kitchen was where she belonged. “Computer science and cooking aren’t really similar, but I knew I made the right choice,” she says. Her students would likely agree. Chef Mimi is in high demand beyond community education classes. She also teaches in-home cooking classes, workshops for corporate or leisure events, summer camps and more. She has also made appearances on local news
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right in front of her or on the other side of a screen. Recipes that involve making pasta by hand become especially popular, leaving students eager to learn more and try other new things. “I love when curiosity takes over for people in my classes and they want to try new things,” she says. Chef Mimi’s summer camp classes for area youth help kids learn skills beyond reading a recipe. She also shows proper and safe food
preparation, while introducing young taste buds to new flavors. “Especially in the summer, children might be home alone while their parents are working,” Chef Mimi says. “I like to teach how to make things that are good for them and how to do that safely.” These techniques allow children to prepare foods beyond pizza and chicken nuggets. Children learn to make egg rolls and pasta, using new flavors like berbere and cardamom. maplegrovemag.com
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“And if they don’t like it, that is OK,” she says. “I don’t force people to eat anything, but I do love it when they try new foods. Most of the time, they are surprised [that] they like it.” Looking ahead, Chef Mimi plans to create new classes and has her sights set on a lifelong dream of opening her own restaurant, as soon as she finds the right location. “I would offer classes there too,” she says. Chef Mimi is very passionate about cooking, but also the support the community has given to her to allow her to do what she loves and what she excels at. “This area has been so supportive of me,” she says. “I’ve been able to have [many opportunities] from people believing in what I do.” maplegrovemag.com
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SIGHT SELECTION Explore a vision correction option that may have you ditching reading glasses for good.
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hile grocery shopping, Kathleen Forrester was about to read a nutrition label when she sighed and put the can back on the shelf—her reading glasses were in the car, she remembered. But that frustration suddenly turned into elation. “It was just a few days after my surgery, so I didn’t expect big results, but I went back and grabbed that can again,” she recalls. “I could read everything perfectly. It was an incredible change.” The procedure Forrester had is called Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), done at OVO LASIK + LENS in St. Louis Park by Mark Lobanoff, M.D., founder and medical director. Dr. Lobanoff built OVO LASIK + LENS to be one of the most advanced centers in the country with cutting-edge technology and has been named a Top Doctor in ophthalmology. A perfect example of that is RLE, which is considered a groundbreaking outpatient vision correction procedure that replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial one—called an intraocular lens—and it can treat astigmatism, farsightedness, nearsightedness and presbyopia, conditions which are usually addressed with contacts or glasses. Here are some key facts about this innovative procedure.
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Because RLE permanently replaces the dysfunctional lens in the eye, it’s meant to be a lifelong correction, and may even prevent the need for cataract surgery later in life, says Troy Loomis, O.D., optometrist and optometric director at OVO LASIK + LENS, who has had the procedure himself. “Because I had RLE a few years ago, I know what it’s like to say I’m done with glasses, I know the relief that comes with better vision,” he says. Due to its similarity to cataract surgery—one of the most commonly performed procedures in the world—RLE is a highly established and trusted procedure that requires experience and precision. That’s exactly what Dr. Lobanoff provides, Forrester says. “When you’re thinking about a procedure affecting your eyes, it’s natural to be a little uneasy,” she says. “That’s why I went with Dr. Lobanoff, who came highly recommended, and he earns his reputation for being thorough, patient-centered and accomplished.”
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In terms of who tends to be the best RLE candidate, it’s usually those between their late 40s and early 60s—the timeframe when vision quality fluctuates, especially with close distances. This normal change in focusing ability, called presbyopia, usually progresses gradually, leading to the need for stronger contacts or glasses. “If you’ve tried bifocals, multifocal contacts and readers, and you’re experiencing that progression, you may be a good candidate for RLE,” Dr. Loomis says. However, the procedure isn’t just for those with gradually deteriorating eyesight. David Schmit, 55, opted for the procedure after three relatives had RLE at OVO LASIK + LENS with Dr. Lobanoff and were very happy with the results. Schmit had been wearing glasses since he was 10 months old, before switching to contacts at age 15. That means he literally didn’t know what it was like to see clearly without assistance. Even a month after the procedure, he still reaches for his glasses on the nightstand in the morning—only to realize he doesn’t need them anymore. “It’s like night and day,” he says. “When I did the eye test for the first time after the procedure, I couldn’t believe how clear my vision was, and then it just kept getting better. I have to admit I was a little nervous going into this, but I’m very happy I took this step. It’s life changing.”
RECOVERY WITH RLE IS USUALLY FAST.
For Forrester, recovery felt effortless, she says. Her eyes felt a little scratchy for about 48 hours, but antibiotic eye drops soothed them quickly. While Schmit experienced some light sensitivity and blurriness for a couple days, by day three, those were gone. Dr. Loomis had RLE at 5 p.m. one day and came into work at 8 a.m. the next day with no problems. “There’s no pain, and you’re on eye drops for a month that reduce inflammation and provide more lubrication,” he says. Even the procedure itself is quick, he adds—usually only about 25 minutes—and completed on an outpatient basis. As with any vision correction procedure, learning as much as possible about RLE can help patients feel more comfortable understanding whether it may be the right fit. Forrester had three consultations at OVO LASIK + LENS with Dr. Lobanoff before deciding she wanted to go ahead with the procedure. “They were phenomenal about educating me around the potential risks and rewards, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life,” she says. “It’s mind blowing to be able to see everything so clearly, it’s truly been a fantastic experience from start to finish.” OVO LASIK + LENS, 6099 Wayzata Blvd Suite 120, St. Louis Park; 877.686.3937 ovoeye.com @ovolasiklens
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Hairball returns to headline Rock’n the Grove. The Maple Grove Lions is gearing up for another high-octane night of ’80s classics with its annual Rock’n the Grove concert on September 19. Central Park’s gates open at 3 p.m. and Rival 5 takes to the stage at 4 p.m., followed by St. Paul and The Minneapolis Funk All Stars. Hairball, back as the headliner, will close out the evening with its classic rock hits and dazzling pyrotechnics. “Every time [Hairball has] been here, we never know which setlist they’re going to give us,” Lion Ken Kumpula says. From Van Halen to KISS, Journey to Queen—and maybe a few Prince numbers sprinkled in—Hairball keeps both the organizers and the crowd guessing where the setlist will go next. “It’s always fun to see what they’re gonna bring us each year,” Kumpula says. New in 2026, Rock’n the Grove is also introducing a VIP section at the front of the stage that includes one food ticket, two drink tickets and a private bar. Kumpula also notes there will be new food vendors in the mix, including The Twisted Scoop (read: classic ice cream flavors with a boozy twist) alongside returning favorites like the Lookout Bar and Grill food truck. One of Kumpula’s favorite memories from last year’s Rock’n the Grove was standing on the pavilion stage and looking out at the crowd. “I’m looking at that, and I’m thinking, ‘We provided entertainment for 3,000 people,’” he says. “I just stood there for a little bit staring at that, and I thought, ‘This is pretty cool.’” The Maple Grove Lions aims to bring just as much joy to this year’s festivities, which in turn helps the nonprofit reinvest the funds raised into the community. Learn more about Rock’n the Grove 2026 at maplegrovelions.org. —Madeline Kopiecki 38
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Family Archery From 10 a.m.–noon, ages 8 and older will learn the basics of aiming, safety and shooting with experienced instructors at the Outdoor Recreation School in Elm Creek Park Reserve. Equipment is provided. go.threeriversparks.org
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Pierre Bottineau Open House From 1–4 p.m., explore the 1854 Pierre Bottineau House in Elm Creek Park Reserve through activities, exhibits and a historical interpreter. Registration required. go.threeriversparks.org 10.28
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Autumn Eyes “This photo is one of my favorite photos that I have captured,” Shawn Reich says. “I don’t see too many owls around, so to photograph one during the day was a wonderful experience. I was particularly pleased with the composition of the owl perched on the tree branches within the frame as well as the gorgeous fall colors of the trees.” —Madeline Kopiecki
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