August/September 2021

“My husband [Harold] and I moved to Plymouth two years ago. We had no idea what Plymouth would bring. We are delighted, and continue to discover beautiful parks, friendly shopping and wonderful people—mainly, wonderful people.” —Virginia Sievers

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August September 2021 Plymouth Magazine

We’re well on our way through summer with fall in our sights. Typically, this issue, which features themes of education, family and seniors, would include our annual Prep Elite article.

 
Electrify Parkers Lake

“It was a Friday afternoon, and I was working remotely from home when notifications of approaching storms started appearing on my phone …” Troy Brantner says. “My goal was to capture some dramatic storm shots from the second line of storms, which were produced f

 
Felix Navas and Victor Phommachanh

After 16 prosperous years in the Mall of America’s (MOA) restaurant scene, Tiger Sushi was due for a change. “Starting about 2016, we saw the shopping traffic at MOA begin to drop dramatically,” says Lisa Edevold, owner of Tiger Sushi and now Lucky Street.

 

The City of Plymouth and 3rd Lair Skate Park and Skate Shop held a free skateboard contest in June at the Plymouth Creek Skate Park, 3625 Fernbrook Lane N. The public was invited to watch the event as up to 75 participants competed in a jam-style contest.

 
mom and child playing games

Bring the family out for a night of fun along with other community members. Put on by Plymouth Parks and Recreation, the annual Kids Fest event returns from 6–9 p.m.

 
The Fab Tap

Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success, and Lindsey Pattee of Plymouth took it to heart when creating The Fab Tap. With a desire to share her favorite things with others, Pattee explains that her interests serve as the backbone of her business.

 
Sara Swan

While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially didn’t have plans to turn a one-off mentorship into a full-fledged organization.

 
let's talk about aging

Adult children between the ages of 30 and 50 can find it daunting to navigate the conversation minefield that is aging and end-of-life care with their parents.

 
Virginia Sievers

The lesson here could be—you never know where or when inspiration will reveal itself.

 
single-serving, fresh-pressed probiotic juices

“We wanted to create something that made an impact in the world, more than what we could do as individuals,” says Golden Valley’s Rita Katona of the motivation behind So Good So You.

 
El Presidente

I’ve chosen another novice-level cocktail for the Dog Days of Summer, and I thought it’d be good to hang onto the last bit of the season with
a rum-based cocktail. 

El Presidente 

 

There comes a time when we may need to help our parents downsize and move from their homes. Being organized can ease the process.

 
Evan Abrahamson painting from series: Eulogy for Beauty

“I used to dream about opening a floral shop with vintage curated clothing,” says Art Girls co-founder Hollie Gaines. “For me, it was a recipe crafted with aromatic scents and a sweet nod to creating a signature style. This oil painting stopped me in my tracks.

 

How does popcorn under the stars sound? Who’s in charge of bringing the licorice and boxed candy? Get ready because Movies in the Park offers family-friendly flicks, featuring some recent animated favorites.