Plymouth - August 2026

A Seat at the Table

Coborn’s Market & Table welcomes two chef-led restaurants

FROM THE EDITOR

On a particularly slippery evening this past winter, I lost my footing and fell. “It’s OK. I didn’t hit my head,” I told my partner as I felt around my head for a nonexistent goose egg. I was about to learn first-hand what Plymouth nurse practitioner Mandi Dickey later reiterated during our April interview—you don’t need to lose consciousness in order to have a concussion, nor do you need to hit your head. “Only about half really do,” Dickey says. “The other half are from a whiplash type of injury, and only 10 percent of people lose consciousness.”

I chalked up my soreness to neck strain. My pupils could dilate, and my memory of the incident was intact. The persistent headache? It gave me pause, but I’d had friends growing up in sports who were laid up in bed for weeks when they sustained concussions, unable to use screens or read. It wasn’t until a sudden bout of nausea a few days after the fall that I reconsidered my self-diagnosed clean bill of health. The nurse line advised I visit urgent care, and I was informed I had a (still admittedly minor) concussion. Dickey’s interest in concussion education stems from her own experience with a traumatic brain injury. After two years of recovery and therapy, she’s now developing a concussion clinic at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology in Coon Rapids as one of only six concussion providers in the Twin Cities. Many of Dickey’s patients experience symptoms for months, if not years. “People historically have thought that there’s nothing to be done,” she says in explanation as to why it can take so long to start on the road to recovery. “When we finally do address it, they still can get better; we start treatments, and they still see improvement.” Read more about her story on page 12.

Our annual education issue is an excellent opportunity to learn something new, but it also features the return of our much-anticipated Senior Spotlight, which highlights a few of Plymouth’s highly accomplished high school seniors (page 14). Do you know of a local student who is making a difference in their school community or Plymouth at large? Let me know at madeline@localmedia.co.

Until next time,

Madeline Kopiecki madeline@localmedia.co

On the Cover: Alicia Hinze, page 24

VOL. 22 NO. 1

August/September 2026

PUBLISHER

Susan Isay

EDITOR

Madeline Kopiecki

MANAGING CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Renée Stewart-Hester

MANAGING EDITOR

Hailey Almsted

DIGITAL EDITOR

Madeline Kopiecki

COPY EDITORS

Kellie Doherty and Sherri Hildebrandt

STAFF WRITERS

Kassondra Burtis, Ashley Cardona, Findlay Drabant, Emily Gedde, Maura Keller and Alexandra Tostrud

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Ryan Barland, Emily Maxson, Ashley Meyers and Amy Sundet

DIGITAL INTERN

Danielle Gallus

EDITORIAL INTERNS

Abigail Larson and Kate Thompson

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

Kelley Giancola, Interfaith Outreach ; Meghan Milovich, blogger and fundraiser for Children’s Hospitals ; Zach Nelson, Wayzata School District ; Mark Poppendeck, Beez ‘N Treez Foundation ; Brian Rosemeyer, City of Plymouth ; and LuAnn Svendsen, Plymouth Reads chair and community volunteer

SENIOR MANAGING ART DIRECTOR

Sarah Dovolos

ART DIRECTOR

Allison Nolden

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR

Jamie Klang

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Yaz Lo

LEAD STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Chris Emeott

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

Brittni Dye

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Lisa Stone

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Mimi Coz

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Laura Bjorgo, Cynthia Hamre and Sara Johnson

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Rochita Chatterjee and Gina Neumann

PRESIDENT Pete Burgeson

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Making History

Accessible

The Plymouth History Center has launched a new website designed to make it easier for residents and visitors to engage, explore and learn about Plymouth’s rich history. Highlights include:

» An interactive map of property photos that allows users to search an address and view historic images of local properties.

» A research page that includes thousands of photos, hundreds of maps and other collection items that document Plymouth’s history.

» A calendar of events for all programming at the Plymouth History Center.

Be sure to check back often as new resources and programs are being added all the time.

Ryan Barland is the historic site coordinator for the City of Plymouth. Discover more at history.plymouthmn.gov.

Wild Harvest

This is a wonderful recipe that my mother has made for years. It’s great to serve for lunch when entertaining family or friends. I love the nuttiness of the wild rice, creaminess of the avocado and the crunch of the pecans. This salad is great without the chicken too. For a vegan version or side dish, omit the chicken, and add extra red peppers and snow peas.

Wild Rice Salad With Chicken

» 6 cups of cooked wild rice, cooled

» ½ lemon, juiced

» 2 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

» 1 red pepper, diced

» 4 green onions, chopped

» 3 oz. snow peas, cut in 1-inch pieces

» 2 cloves of garlic, minced

» 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

» ½ tsp. sea salt

» ½ tsp honey

» ¼ tsp black pepper

» ¼ cup rice vinegar

» ⅓ cup olive oil

» 1–2 avocados, diced

» 1 cup pecans, toasted and halved

In a large bowl, toss the wild rice with the lemon juice. Add the chicken, red pepper, green onions and snow peas. In a small food processor, combine the garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, honey, black pepper and rice vinegar. With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil to make a dressing. Add the dressing to the salad, and toss well. Right before serving, add the avocados and toasted pecan halves, and lightly toss.

Emily Maxson is a Medina recipe developer and author of Emily’s Fresh Kitchen Cookbook and Real Food. Every Day. For more recipes, visit emilysfreshkitchen.com, or follow her on Instagram @emilysfreshkitchen.

A Paw-sitive Experience

Bethany Kratochvil adopted Pete, an energetic Australian shepherd mix, from the Animal Humane Society in 2021. But trips to the vet brought out a different side to this happygo-lucky pup: his anxiety. Pete seemed tense, scared and overwhelmed. “He would hide behind me in the exam room, just trying to get away from the staff,” Kratochvil says. “It was so discouraging to see him so uncomfortable.”

Things changed for the pair when Kratochvil discovered Plymouth’s PetVet365, a practice that follows the Fear Free approach. The philosophy focuses on minimizing stress for pets through collaborative care that is taken at their pace in an environment that welcomes them. Exams are all performed with the pet and owner together, providing as many treats as necessary and as many breaks as needed.

Kratochvil says that the staff at PetVet365 take a holistic approach to both health and behavior, adapting their approach to fit the pet’s personality. Pete’s results were immediate. “He actually yanks me to go inside,” Kratochvil says of subsequent visits. “He thinks everyone on staff is his best friend.” —Kate Thompson

Originally from Des Moines, Cierra studied Biology at the University of Iowa and earned a Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University.

Acupuncture can help with:

• Pain, injury and muscle tension

• Stress and fertility support

• Digestive issues

• Sleep disturbances

• Respiratory and immune health

• Neurological concerns

• Women’s Health

Being There

Joyful Companions helps seniors keep their independence.

By Alexandra Tostrud

Finding the “right time” to move an aging loved one from their independent house into an assisted living home can be tricky, especially for those with memory issues who are mostly able-bodied but struggle with daily upkeep. Joyful Companions is a Plymouthbased home care service that provides consistent, nonmedical care to seniors and those with memory loss, which can allow a loved one to stay put for longer.

“We really do focus on the ability to provide companionship, which means the verbal cues, the socialization,” Lindsay Walker says. “Somebody is lonely and isolated. Our seniors need someone by their side.” Walker and her mother, Jeri Gort, co-own Joyful Companions, and their methods are informed by their backgrounds in social work.

Although Joyful Companions focuses on companionship for clients throughout the Twin Cities, it also provides assistance with domestic tasks, such as light housekeeping, meal preparation and schedule reminders. “[Clients are] physically independent, but they still need someone to be there to remind them what day it is, what time to eat,” Walker says. “What’s going on to maintain their routine is primarily why companion care is important because those are things they start to forget.”

To get started, Joyful Companions meets with a potential client and the family to gauge their needs and get to know them better. Families and caretakers are the ones

Top: Joyful Companions meets with potential clients and their families to determine their needs.

Bottom: Clients are assigned regular caregivers to build rapport and routine.

initiating the service, often because they live too far away or can’t always be present to ensure their aging loved ones are taking care of themselves.

After completing a questionnaire, Joyful Companions aims to match clients with caregivers who share similar interests and personalities to strengthen the bond between them. Clients sometimes start off uninterested in the help, but within the first couple of weeks, many look forward to their companions’ visits.

Joyful Companions caters to a wide variety of time needs, with many visits starting at a few hours at a time, a few times a week, before progressing to check-ins twice a day and over night care. It aims to assign regular caregivers, giving clients a sense of stability and routine, and keep the same hours each day.

There’s a sense of ownership and pride behind the work of Joyful Companions care givers, according to Plymouth client Dwianna Taylor’s children, Candice and Scott Taylor. Their mother has received care for about three and a half years, and the time spent with companions has increased over that period. Some of Dwianna’s companions attended her 90th birthday party, and although she cannot remember their names, she recognizes them as people she considers friends.

“[Companions] can vacuum, do laun dry, change sheets, but it was really looking more for the companion to do puzzles with, to cook with, to make sure she eats, so that [kind of] companion care,” Scott says. “Even just sitting outside when the weather’s nicer on the screen porch, you’re just taking the time to be there.”

“I think some of the benefit is that she’s got someone there, so that gives us peace of mind,” Candice adds.

Joyful Companions

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Joyful Companions Home Care

Brace for Impact

Our understanding of concussions is rapidly evolving.

By Madeline Kopiecki

Neurology nurse practitioner Mandi Dickey had just switched to a neurosurgery specialization when her life took a dramatic turn. “I got to see a brain surgery that day, and then several hours later, I was in an ambulance on my way to the hospital,” Dickey says. The Plymouth resident and her husband, Don Dickey, were in a violent car accident. Dickey, who was sitting in the passenger seat, says, “I took the brunt of the force of the accident and initially didn’t really think much of it.” She had incurred a handful of minor concussions playing sports as a child. Nothing lasted more than a day. Except, this time, her headache didn’t go away. It got worse.

Dickey reached out to a neurology colleague to get assessed for a concussion. “When I went in to see him that week, not only did I have my headache, which was even worse at that point, but my eyes weren’t tracking together, and when I closed my eyes, I couldn’t stand straight,” she says. Her symptoms continued to unfold. “I had speech issues,” Dickey says. “I couldn’t finish a sentence. I couldn’t remember words. I couldn’t remember my medical terminology. Couldn’t walk a straight line very well. Activity tolerance was awful. I was training for a marathon when the accident happened, and I got to the point where I could barely walk around my house without getting winded.”

It took two years and a mix of both traditional and nontraditional therapies for Dickey to improve to the point where she could return to work, and even then, her sensory sensitivities meant she couldn’t resume her former role. Instead, her neurologist colleague pitched a position she was particularly apt for: developing a concussion clinic at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology in Coon Rapids. “I am the only provider that solely sees concussions, and I kind of bridge traditional medicine with those outside-the-box thinking things,” she says.

Many of Dickey’s patients have presented symptoms for months, if not years. “Many of them didn’t get a diagnosis until long after the injury happened because maybe they had

“You don’t have to hit your head. Only about half really do. The other half are from a whiplash type of injury, and only 10 percent of people lose consciousness.”

Mandi Dickey

some whiplash, and they didn’t actually hit their head,” she says. For a long time, medical convention dictated that a concussion required either hitting your head or a loss of consciousness, neither of which are true.

“You don’t have to hit your head,” Dickey says. “Only about half really do. The other half are from a whiplash type of injury, and only 10 percent of people lose consciousness.”

Untreated concussions can present with dizziness, headache, irritability, memory loss, personality change, visual impairment and more.

“People historically have thought that there’s nothing to be done,” Dickey says. Luckily, treatment can still alleviate such symptoms, even if they’ve been persistent for years. If symptoms continue, Dickey recommends getting evaluated by a general care physician.

“The faster they get treatment involved, the faster people will get better,” she says.

Consult your primary care physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment. Visit plymouthmag.com for a list of additional potential concussion symptoms and to learn more about Dickey’s podcast, Brain Wellness - the Podcast

Brain Wellness Solutions

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Brain Wellness - the Podcast

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Meet three standout students who are making their mark.

Written by Madeline Kopiecki Photos by Chris Emeott

Each year, we ask school administrators to nominate outstanding students who exemplify their school communities and will leave a positive imprint after graduation. Administrators, advisors, principals and teachers put forward individuals who lead their peers, enrich local clubs and organizations and display a high degree of academic curiosity. It’s always difficult to narrow down selections from such a strong pool of seniors, but we are pleased to introduce three students who have played a role in shaping the Class of 2027.

Olivia Shiek

Benilde-St. Margaret’s

“Olivia Shiek is an exceptional leader inside and outside of the classroom. As captain of the Mock Trial team, she has helped lead the team to the state level while earning the title Best Witness. She is always engaged in the classroom and goes above and beyond by using her knowledge and skills to tutor younger students. Olivia is passionate about service and has supported children in hospice care, created blankets for hospitalized youth and built homes for families in Guatemala. In addition, she balances very demanding work as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), caring for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s [disease], with her continuous involvement in theater, choir and medical-focused clubs and internships.” —Amanda Anderson, counselor

How do you balance academic demands, extracurricular activities and personal responsibilities outside of high school? Obtaining a healthy balance between social and academic life takes a lot of trial and error. Through making mistakes, I’m able to learn and grow in my ability to balance my personal life with my professional one. During my seventh-grade year, I bit off more than I could chew and struggled with grades and extracurriculars. Through this experience, I learned to thrive and explore a growth mindset to find what would work

best for me during each of my high school years. This continues to help me as I look toward my future.

Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? My biomedical teacher, Mr. Peterson, has had the biggest impact on my academic career and success as a student. He truly helped me to explore the world from new perspectives by not only looking at society from a scientific point of view but also applying social, economic, futuristic and historical lenses. Mr. Peterson also helped to introduce me to my current job as a CNA and encouraged me to get as much experience in a professional setting as possible to understand what it is that I enjoy most about the medical field.

Describe yourself in three adjectives. Determined, Compassionate, Patient

What skill or talent have you always wanted to learn? I would love to learn taekwondo.

What is your favorite motto or quote?

“Don’t squander joyful moments by waiting for the other shoe to drop.” —Brené Brown

What is your dream job?

Pediatric neurosurgeon

Vivian Worner

“Vivian is an outstanding member of our community. She embodies what we look for in a student as one of our tops academically with a 4.0 unweighted GPA, active in sports and clubs and active in our fine arts. Even more than that, Vivian embraces our culture and helps to move it forward through leadership with the student body as a house leader and a member of [National Honor Society]. She also has been involved in some historic athletic success in soccer and basketball and is a leader in many ways on our teams, clubs and activities.” —Kurt Jaeger, Upper School director

How do you balance academic demands, extracurricular activities and personal responsibilities outside of high school? For years, I have made a habit of budgeting my time. In order to do this, I make a lot of lists, which helps with organization. Entering high school, my parents instilled the idea of chipping away at assignments, which makes many demands more manageable. Finally, I have learned the art of triaging, so I approach that which is most pressing first and allow myself breathing room on what is secondary. This has allowed me to be organized and efficient, all while avoiding stress.

Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? Providence Academy has provided me with so many amazing teachers, but two really come to mind. Mrs. Hemler has been my literature teacher for the past two years. She is constantly enthusiastic about the course and cares deeply about her students. On a personal level, she offers encouragement and wise counsel when I find myself facing common high school struggles. Mrs. Jendro is my current religion teacher. She is incredibly genuine and addresses her students with her full attention. She exudes constant gratitude and charity that I hope to emulate in my life.

Describe yourself in three adjectives. Curious, Witty, Happy

What skill or talent have you always wanted to learn? I want to memorize the complete list of American presidents in order.

What is your favorite motto or quote? “Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.” —St. Catherine of Siena

What is your dream job? Art historian. I would find it incredibly interesting to dive into the history, context and impact of famous European paintings.

Addison VanCleave

The Blake School

“Addison Van Cleave is a joy to teach. To every class and activity, Addison brings an enthusiasm and positivity that is affecting and contagious to her classmates. Addison is also an incredibly capable critical thinker and reader. She prepares assiduously for classes so that she can show up with something valuable to contribute to class discussions. When Addison faces challenges, she doesn’t back down or get discouraged, but instead leans into

the challenge, working to discern her best strategic and effective response. Outside of school, Addison has served for two years as the local chapter president of BBYO, a large, international, teen-led Jewish youth move ment for high schoolers. Addison is deeply invested in this organization and works dili gently to develop programming for her peers in the areas of student leadership, commu nity service and cultural awareness.” —Dion Crushshon, social studies teacher and advisor

How do you balance academic demands, extracurricular activities and personal responsibilities outside of high school? One strategy I use to balance my academic demands, extracurricular activities and per sonal responsibilities is simply writing every thing down in my notes app. Whether I’m blocking out my whole Sunday down to the exact minute or just making a basic to-do list, creating a list of everything I need to accomplish is a lifesaver in not only holding myself accountable but also remembering everything I have to do. Taking five minutes out of my day to make my list can help make all of my demands feel and seem much more manageable and balanced.

Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? One staff member at Blake who has had the biggest impact on me is my grade dean, CJ. Since sophomore year, my friends and I have found our place in CJ’s office. If we are in there to ask CJ for help about courses to take next year, talk about our weekends or just do homework, CJ is never hesitant to welcome us in and make us feel seen throughout a busy day. Taking time out of her day to make us feel seen is something CJ is best at, impacting many other students and me at Blake every day.

Describe yourself in three adjectives. Passionate, Dependable, Devoted

What skill or talent have you always wanted to learn? A backflip or to solve a Rubik’s Cube

What is your favorite motto or quote? “I don’t care what you say anymore, this is my life.” —Billy Joel

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BEYOND THE BUCKETS

MORE THAN THE RECORD BOOK: MADDYN GREENWAY CHAMPIONS

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP.

Written by Kassondra Burtis and Renée Stewart-Hester

Great high school athletes come and go, but the ones who make a big enough impact to change a program and leave a legacy are truly special. Such is the case of Wayzata’s Maddyn Greenway. The Providence Academy (PA) basketball 2026 alum and University of Kentucky (UK) freshman student-athlete has a special level of talent—and work ethic—that her PA coach, Conner Goetz, spotted early on.

“She’s the kind of player that makes you look like a good coach just by how talented she is,” Goetz says. “And it’s really nice when the most talented player on your team leads by example and works the hardest because the expectation is set, and no one else has an excuse.”

The standout athlete was the starting point guard for the Lions all six years of her varsity playing career. Goetz saw something special in Greenway from the moment he started coaching her in her seventh-grade year; he just didn’t know how special and impactful she would become on and off the court. And it’s not just athletic prowess she brings to the court that makes her unique—it’s the way she treats everyone around her. Greenway has three younger sisters, and that informed how she related to her PA teammates. “I think that would be one of the first ways she identifies herself—as a big sister,” Goetz says. “She was just really caring, especially toward younger players, seventh and eighth graders. Where it could be an intimidating presence, she was just so welcoming and wanted everyone to feel included. She’s been nurturing, but she balances it so well with her competitiveness.”

The team-first, big-sisterly case in point:

When Greenway identifies her favorite memory from her honor-filled basketball career, it doesn’t come from her own list of impressive individual and team accomplishments. She points to when her younger sister Beckett, a sophomore basketball player at PA, hit 1,000 career points last February. “The records and championships are really cool, and I’m beyond proud of them,” Greenway says. “But being able to be part of my sister’s accomplishments is amazing.”

Part of the talent is in her genes. Greenway’s mom, Jenni Greenway, was a standout University of Iowa (U of I) Division I cross country and track and field athlete, and her dad is former Minnesota Viking Chad Greenway, who played collegiate football at U of I. But the other part of the talent is drawn from her love of basketball. While she also excels at soccer and track and field (Her parents assist in coaching her.), Greenway is drawn to basketball in a different way. “I fell in love with seeing my work and success grow with every practice and every game,” she says. “Falling in love with the process made me love it even more.”

As a freshman student-athlete at UK, Greenway is already hitting the basketball court as practices for the upcoming season are well underway. Though she considered attending U of I, following her parents’ successful collegiate careers, Greenway decided to forge her own path. She credits her decision to the trust she built in UK’s coaching staff through the recruiting process to help her grow as a basketball player and person.

As she’s moved on from her high school career, Greenway has had great mentors in

her coaches and parents and has been a mentor to those around her. It’s an attribute that Goetz says will be part of her legacy at PA, which she’s exhibited through her focus on team building. Above all else, she keeps her words of advice to her younger sisters and teammates fairly simple. “Stay confident and true to yourself,” Greenway says. “With success comes a lot of pressure, but staying true to yourself and keeping those close to you close is crucial.”

Stepping up onto a larger basketball stage can add to that pressure. “Yes, there [are] a ton of nerves, and because of the success I have had, there is a ton of pressure, but I think I am in the best situation [at UK] to play like myself and thrive in that environment,” Greenway says.

With her precollegiate success, what is Greenway looking forward to as she takes the court in Lexington, Kentucky, as a Wildcat? “I am most excited to grow my game in ways I haven’t yet,” she says. “I think the coaches at [UK] will turn me into the best player I can be but also the best person I can be.”

Great athletes are goal driven. Wins. Stats. Championships. For Greenway, setting records and racking up achievements is in her DNA. As she begins another chapter, she sets her sights on more accomplishments. “My future goals in basketball are to win SEC Freshman of the Year and [be named to the] all-freshman team and, obviously, a national championship would be a huge goal of mine,” she says. “I also want to be able to grow as a person through my experience and become a better person and leader because of it. In life, I want to have a successful career and become a mom—that is something I really want out of life.”

HIGHLIGHTS … SO FAR

BASKETBALL

• 5,621 career points, most in Minnesota boys and girls high school basketball history

• Gatorade Minnesota Player of the Year (2025 and 2026)

• MaxPreps Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year (2025–26)

• MaxPreps Female National Athlete of the Year (2025–26)

• McDonald’s All-American (2026)—10th Minnesota girl to receive the honor

• Minnesota career assists record for boys and girls basketball (1,339)

• Minnesota State High School League Girls Basketball Class AA Champions (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026)

• Miss Basketball Minnesota (2026)

• Nesmith All American Second Team (2026)

• Minnesota Star Tribune AllMinnesota Girls Basketball Player of the Year (2025 and 2026)

• USA Women’s U19 National Team (2025)

SOCCER

• Minnesota High School record for all time goals in girls soccer (214)

• Minnesota State High School League State Girls Soccer Class A Champions (2024 and 2025)

• Miss Soccer Class A (2025)

TRACK AND FIELD

• Minnesota State High School League Girls Track and Field 4x4 Champion (2022, 2025 and 2026)

• Minnesota State High School League Girls Track and Field 300 Hurdles Champion (2024, 2025 and 2026)

• Minnesota State High School League Girls Track and Field State Tournament: placed in four events (2025)

• Providence Academy record holder in four events

Written by Alexandra Tostrud —

by Chris Emeott

Coborn’s Market & Table welcomes two chef-led restaurants.

A Seat at the Table

After the City of Plymouth expressed desire for an anchor tenant in the former Prudential Financial campus, Coborn’s surveyed the Plymouth community to discover its needs. According to former senior vice president of marketing and communications Dennis Host, Coborn’s found that the city wasn’t just looking for another grocery store.

“The impetus behind all of the features

that we built into the store was around local, around fresh, around delicious food and community gathering,” Host says. “And so that’s what you see in the store. You run into your neighbors there; you run into your friends there.”

The standouts of the flagship Market & Table include The Global Table by chef David Fhima and The Buttered Tin by chef Alicia Hinze.

The

Global Table

Fhima, the mind behind Maison Margaux in Minneapolis, is a longtime friend of Emily Coborn Wright and the rest of the Coborn family. Coborn Wright called Fhima with their new idea for an in-store restaurant, which evolved into the three elevated fastcasual restaurants that The Global Table encompasses today. Fhima and the Coborn family settled on Abuela’s Mexican Kitchen, Basta Pasta and Brothers Burgers to offer variety for guests. As the menus developed, Fhima decided Plymouth was the right venue to push limits. “They’re ready for that,” Fhima says. “I think that’s what gets them excited, that they get to have a dish as authentic as a birria taco from Morelos, Mexico, in Plymouth, Minnesota, that’s made by a wonderful Mexican grandma; a pasta made in store by an ordinary, pissed off Sicilian chef.” The menus offer classical options alongside

elevated choices—sit down for Rigatoni Bolognese (grandma’s recipe), try a side of Wagyu Beef Chili or sample breads using Fhima’s 130-year-old sourdough starter.

The love of quality food and connection, says director of culinary and food service Catherine Potter, is what really sets The Global Table’s atmosphere apart. “You can see the pasta being made right to your right,” Potter says. “The tortilla is made right behind you on the line. Everything’s plated on dishes, so you can feel like you’re right at home.” She says it’s one of her favorite aspects. “You don’t feel like you’re just out at a fast-food restaurant. No sacrifices there,” she says.

Fhima’s reasoning for his grocery store venture is simple. “Food, to me and my family, is none of us own the recipes,” he says. “None of us own the story. It’s meant to be shared; it’s meant to be taught … That’s how you create communities, and this is just the beginning of it.”

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The Buttered Tin

Across the aisle from The Global Table, Hinze and The Buttered Tin are cooking up brunch favorites and a beautiful array of baked goods. Plymouth marks the brunch hotspot’s third location. “The core menu remains consistent with our St. Paul and Northeast locations, which is intentional,” Hinze says. “Guests visit us for those favorites.” This spot, however, offers longer hours, so shoppers can pop in for an early morning pastry or an evening cupcake.

Hinze made the leap into the grocery industry to meet people where they are naturally. “It aligns with how people live today— blending convenience with quality,” she says. “Guests can shop, dine and pick up bakery items or catering all in one stop.”

Coborn’s Market & Table shares The Buttered Tin’s goal of delivering from-scratch and local products to guests, many of whom might stumble upon the restaurant for the first time while grocery shopping and come back for more. “Supporting local is a core part of who we are, and we purchase from

and partner with Minnesota-based, organic producers whenever possible,” Hinze says. “Sourcing ingredients from local farmers and producers and working with regional suppliers is important because it strengthens our community, supports other small businesses and ensures quality and freshness.”

The menu, with favorites such as the California Turkey Club, Damn Good Egg Sandwich, Loaded Hash Browns and Soft Scramble, spans breakfast and lunch, with unique flavors at every turn. Don’t forget to try the must-have cinnamon roll or members

Roll ’Round Town

The city introduces its first All Abilities Ride, Roll and Stroll.

Whether your wheels of choice are a mobility bike, stroller or wheelchair, the All Abilities Ride, Roll and Stroll is open to everyone and an excellent way to join the community in a leisurely outing around Plymouth’s Northwest Greenway this September. “There’ll be a couple different route lengths to choose from,” says accessibility and inclusion supervisor Paul Pearson. “It’s not a race; it’s just a nice walk through the Greenway.”

Pearson says he’s looking forward to bringing the community together. “For the past few years, we’ve been working in Parks

and Recreation on more adaptive and inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities in the community,” he says. “A part of our planning process was thinking of a specific event we could do in our community for residents in the surrounding area.”

Participants are welcome to get started at 9:30 a.m. on September 19 at the Northwest Greenway Trailhead. “We’ll have lots of different activities, refreshments and vendor booth opportunities for nonprofits and other service providers in the area,” Pearson says. Find more details at plymouthmn.gov.

—Madeline Kopiecki

08.04

Storytime at the History Center

From 10–10:30 a.m. at the Plymouth History Center, children will learn about and explore the topic of farming, followed by a hands-on activity. history.plymouthmn.gov

08.04

Night to Unite

This annual event returns to the neighborhoods of Plymouth from 6–8:30 p.m. Neighbors are encouraged to come together and celebrate the community. plymouthmn.gov

08.07

Beaches, Bands and Brews

Spend an evening at the beach and enjoy live music, games and food from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at East Medicine Lake Park. plymouthmn.gov

08.20

Kids Fest

From 5–8 p.m. at the Hilde Performance Center, children can explore this summer carnival featuring bounce houses, face painting, inflatables, a STEAM zone and more. plymouthmn.gov

09.08

Millenium Garden Caretaking

Sign up to volunteer with the community from 9–11 a.m. Participants will be weeding and pruning the beautiful Millenium Garden behind the Plymouth Community Center. plymouthmn.gov

09.12

5K and 10K Fun Run

Attendees are invited to run, walk or jog a 5K or 10K course. Check-in starts at 11 a.m. at Luce Line Brewing. breweryrunningseries.com

Compiled by Abigail Larson and Kate Thompson

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Blue and Gold

A Wayzata High School homecoming tradition inspired Thomas Gendreau to snap this lively crowd shot. “At halftime, they play the song Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond, and everyone throws blue and gold baby powder into the air,” Gendreau says.The image stands out to him because of the emotion of the crowd. “There’s confusion, excitement and everything in between, and it shows the chaos frozen in time,” he says. —Madeline Kopiecki

PICTURE PLYMOUTH

Photographer: Thomas Gendreau Title: Wayzata Homecoming Location: Hilde Performance Center

Equipment: Canon R7, Tokina 11–16mm f/2.8 lens Category: People Award: First Place

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