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Shoppers Enjoy Fresh Foods at Maple Grove Farmers Market

Thursday offered plenty of fun activities at the market.

Shoppers enjoyed live music, cooking tips and fresh food during a beautiful Thursday at the Maple Grove Farmers Market.

Maple Grove Whole Foods hosted a chef demonstration in which shoppers learned how to select and prepare local fruits and vegetables. The recipe in the demonstrated used ingredients that could all be purchased at the market.

Wayne Hamilton also performed live music from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hennepin County Master Gardeners answered lawn and garden questions. Country Financial had free cloth market bags. And shoppers donated fresh produce at the CROSS food shelf booth.

The Maple Grove Farmers Market is open Thursdays through October 24. The hours are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through September and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in October.


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