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Future of Chalkfest Maple Grove Uncertain As Organizer Disbands:

The future of a popular summer arts event that brings thousands of people to Maple Grove every year could be in jeopardy. The group behind Chalkfest Maple Grove announced that it's ceasing operations. The Maple Grove Business Association has organized Chalkfest Maple Grove since 2016 (initially as the Arbor Lakes Business Association). However, in a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon, executive director Kira L. Johnson announced that the group is dissolving on Friday, Dec. 12, citing insufficient financial resources and lack of… Read More