January 2017 Plymouth

Welcome to 2017! In our first issue of the year, you'll get an in-depth look at what it takes to be a paid, on-call firefighter (and much more!) We are excited to continue sharing the stories of the Plymouth community with you this year.

[Community]
Capturing Beauty

Like many photographers, Pat Yentzer’s love for the art began when he was a teenager. He started out with a Minolta 35mm camera, which used film. “I took pictures for the yearbook, and I published some fancier photos in Wisconsin newspapers, where I grew up,” Yentzer says.

 
[Food & Drink]
Warm Comfort for Cold Days

Winter in Minnesota means cold weather. For winter sports enthusiasts, this is good news. For everyone else, it can be hard to find the motivation to get outside. Luckily, many Plymouth restaurants are ready to welcome you in from the cold.

 
[Outdoors]
Winter Snowshoeing

January typically has all the snow you could want, so why not go snowshoeing? French Regional Park has multiple snowshoeing events this month, providing wintery fun for the whole family.

 
[Sports]
Plymouth is home to elite youth Freestyle Skiers

Plymouth is home to some of the youngest talents in freestyle skiing, an extreme sport that resembles gymnastics on skis.

 
[People]
A Look At the On-call Paid Firefighters of Plymouth

At any given time, there are about 70 local residents—teachers, carpenters, real estate agents, insurance salesmen and business owners—carrying a pager 24/7, trained and ready to assist the Plymouth Fire Department

 
[People]
Wayzata High School Seniors Excel in Many Arenas

Jacob and Nathan Ritter are a formidable duo. The 18-year-old twins maintain 4.0 GPAs at Wayzata High School, play competitive chess, and are part of a weekend hockey league.

 
[Health & Wellness]
The Joint Provides No-Insurance Chiropractic Care at Seven Metro Locations.

With nearly 350 sites nationwide, The Joint is changing the way patients typically receive chiropractic health care.

 
[Arts]
Word Power

From a young age, Abby Cooper’s life has revolved around reading much-loved books, creating her own neighborhood libraries and putting her thoughts and feelings into writing.

 
[Around Town]
A Fresh Start

After the holidays, we often have items we no longer need. Goodwill is a great place to donate your gently used items. Coats and warm clothes are always welcome, as well as clothes for warmer weather in the coming months. Consider donating books, jewelry and old electronics.

 
[Drinks]
Warm up with Hot Buttered Rum

When the winter weather is getting you down, try making a hot buttered rum recommended by Tim Won, manager of Sid’s Discount Liquor.

 
[Health & Wellness]
Keeping Your Healthy Resolution

It’s the new year, and you may be deciding that now is the right time to get healthy. We checked in with Sean Gleeson, a trainer at Lagree MSP in Plymouth, about starting a workout routine and developing strategies to keep it up.

 
[Around Town]
Indoor Winter Activities for Kids

Need to find an indoor activity for your kids during the winter? Plymouth has multiple options. The Plymouth Ice Center has open skating throughout the year. Mini Hops Gymnastics offers Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day camps.

 
[Food & Drink]
Healthy Eating in 2017

It’s the new year and a great time to start eating healthier foods without sacrificing an adventurous palate.