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It’s Friday, Plymouth! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Sheriff Dawanna Witt makes history, chef David Fhima’s new grocerant, and Ramayana retold through dance + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Education fueling a new mission: Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt has made history as Hennepin County’s first woman and first person of color, drawing on a Minneapolis upbringing and youth programs to guide public safety — read her full journey.
A new way to shop: Coborn’s flagship Market & Table grocerant opens today in Plymouth, blending grocery shopping with fast casual dining by chef David Fhima, fresh departments, and thousands of locally sourced items — get all the details.
Opportunities across the metro: Three industrial properties are on the market, including an East Hennepin warehouse, a 6.4-acre Otsego parcel, and a Maple Grove build near Plymouth set for delivery later this year — get all the property details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Frame it right: Family-run since 1985, Plymouth Framery transforms ticket stubs, kids’ art, and heirlooms into display-worthy pieces. From shadowboxes and canvas stretching to custom frames and mirrors, the process stays easy and personal, so your memories look as good as they feel on the wall.
Backyard, but better: In Plymouth, PHI Decks designs and builds low-maintenance decks and custom porches, taking you from first sketches and 3D renderings to a clean, on-time build by its in-house crew. Even patios that feel blah get a lift.
Seafood craving, solved: Skip the downtown drive with Oyama Sushi serving fresh nigiri, creative rolls, hibachi plates, and a few Thai favorites. Easy online ordering makes it a reliably clutch midweek move when cooking feels optional.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍿 Family Movie Night @ Cross Winds United Methodist Church (Maple Grove) | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Settle in for Family Movie Night, free and open to all ages, with dinner, snacks, and popcorn included. It’s a unicorn evening where kids can whisper, you can eat carbs, and your comfiest pants count as formalwear. Come cozy up, laugh, and chat with neighbors.
💃 Pulse/impulse: A Curated Contemporary Dance Series (II) @ Elision Playhouse (Crystal) | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Head to Elision Playhouse in Crystal for an intimate, curated night of contemporary dance from Minnesota choreographers, presented by Minnesota Dance Consort. Expect grounded, inventive, rigorously crafted work that favors bold questions over cheap tricks. Parking is easy, and your brain will thank you.
🏠 Home Show 2026 @ Maple Grove Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Skip the contractor Googling and swing by the Maple Grove Community Center for the biggest home show yet, free admission included. Meet 150 home pros, snag show-only deals, and maybe win a YETI cooler or $500, because patios, kitchens, and Minnesota winters are not DIY-friendly.
☕ Maileg Royal Tea Party @ Pacifier (Wayzata) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Tea at Pacifier Wayzata means tiny royals, sugary bribes, and Maileg mice holding court. Dress the littles in crowns, make a keepsake craft, snap storybook photos, and maybe snag a gift with purchase. It is cute chaos, with free parking and no judgment.
☘ 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K @ The Lookout Bar and Grill (Maple Grove) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Feel like earning your Guinness the honest way? The St. Patrick’s Day 5K run or walk leaves from The Lookout in Maple Grove, scores you a free long-sleeve, some festive mileage, and just enough bragging rights to justify lunch, a nap, and a pint.
💎 Poppy & Violet Permanent Jewelry @ Unmapped Brewing Co (Minnetonka) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Grab a pint at Unmapped Brewing and get zapped by Poppy & Violet for permanent jewelry that survives showers, yardwork, and Tuesday dish duty. Pick from gold filled, sterling, rose gold, stainless, and more, then toast your forever-ish bracelet, book ahead if you hate lines.
🍁 Maple Syruping @ Baker Outdoor Learning Center (Maple Plain) | Sunday (3/15) at 3:30 PM – Spring’s waking up the sugarbush, and they’re showing how to tap maples and boil sap into the real deal. Try the taste test that calls out grocery-store imposters. Bring the grandkids, ages 5 and up, and leave smelling like woodsmoke, patience, and sticky-fingered nostalgia.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Plymouth report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 38°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 3%
Partly sunny. High near 38, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northeast wind 0 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 39°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 28%
A chance of snow after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
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