Kristy Janigo

I spent some time earlier today with members of the Chabad Maple Grove for their Chanukah gathering at Sundance Lanes. I shared a couple words of welcome and gratitude they are part of our community. Thank you Rabbi Nissi for inviting me to experience the joy of the miracle of Chanukah with you!

Great to see Kristy Janigo at The Daily Dose today! She is a true super woman who wears so many important hats: Maple Grove City Council member, Assistant County Veteran Service Officer, volunteer veterans legislative advocate, church council president, and Army National Guard veteran. We are so lucky this leader is willing to serve our community, state and country in so many ways. 🇺🇸

If you’ve never been to a Rotary Club of Maple Grove meeting, consider joining us this Tuesday morning to hear from city staff leaders about City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government’s housing initiatives. Hope to see you there!

Want to learn about the housing situation in Maple Grove? Come out Tuesday, Dec 12th as Heidi Nelson, City Administrator and Joe Hogeboom, Director of Community Development will talk about the growing Maple Grove community.
Maple Grove is a growing community of over 70,000 people. It’s expected that Maple Grove will be fully developed by 2050. Much of that future development will be housing. It is critical that the City understand regional housing needs, trends, and is able to provide planning that provides an array of housing types and price-points. Affordable housing is something each community in the metro area has to plan for. Goals are in place that help encourage the development of affordable family and senior housing. This presentation will discuss past affordable housing projects in Maple Grove, as well as goals for additional workforce and affordable housing development in the future.
We meet at the Maple Grove Government Center
We will begin at 7:00 a.m. and end promptly at 8:00 a.m.
We remain hybrid using zoom. click the link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83398710256?pwd=K1dqUCs1M2J4Z2ErYjdCb2xDMGpmZz09

It was wonderful seeing so many of our families enjoying Skate With Santa tonight at Central Park. Rotary Club of Maple Grove lit up Central Park with their volunteer hours and investment in the lights. Thank you to Maple Grove Parks and Recreation staff for all the planning and preparation. It was great to see the Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship Program, Mayor Steffenson, and Santa and Mrs Claus there as well!

There is a Holistic Healing & Wellness Fair at the Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Community Center until 5 pm. I bought some Protection aura spray which is said to protect against negativity and toxicity. While I certainly encounter plenty of that, it also smells really good 😁

Come down to Osseo/Maple Grove American Legion Post 172 for our Breakfast with Santa! Mr and Mrs Claus are in the house. Each child will receive a toy, and there is plenty of food for the whole family!

More than 80 years ago on December 7, 1941, was one of the worst attacks on America in our history, at US Naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack killed more than two thousand Americans and sunk US war ships that remain underwater in the harbor to this day. I would encourage anyone to visit Pearl Harbor if you can to see the memorial built over the remains of the USS Arizona including a wall of names of the service members who were lost and visit the museum at the site to learn about that day.

My husband and I joined the community for the Angel of Hope Candlelight Memorial at the Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Arboretum. I am grateful City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government holds space each year for public grief.

My friend passed away a little over two years ago after experiencing homelessness for several years. Her friends paid for a brick with her name that is positioned behind and to the right of the angel. I come here each year to remember her and the other special members of our community we have lost.

I love the indoor farmer’s market!

Maple Grove Indoor Farmer's Market Returns This Holiday Season The Maple Grove Indoor Farmer's Market offers weather-friendly shopping during the holiday season at the Maple Grove Community Center.

One of my favorite holiday activities is to work the CROSS Services toy shop as an elf. Thank you to everyone in the community who had toy drives to make sure our families are taken care of this year!

Opioids have had a devastating effects on our families, schools, and communities. This public meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the county’s efforts to attack the opioid epidemic.

All are welcome to join a public meeting on the Hennepin County Opioid Framework on December 13 at 11 a.m. Leaders will present information on the Opioid Settlement Funds, as well as data, guiding principles and strategies. Hennepin.us/opioid

This looks like a really fun event at The Lookout Bar and Grill, a week from today!

Chilli cookoff next Sunday!

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I guess I’m doing small biz Saturday on Black Friday. Cute wooden toy for my nephew from The Woods Gifts, Virgin Mary from The Lookout Bar and Grill, and a few boxes of 9 mm rounds from Down Range. All within Maple Grove borders!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Janigos! Wishing you peace, warmth, light, love, and happiness today!

Pineapple “Nojito” for happy hour at Crave Maple Grove. Mocktails are making a comeback so if you like fancy drinks but you quit drinking, you can still partake!

I went to Evereve Maple Grove this evening to support the Maple Grove Nordic Ski Team. I bought some shiny leggings. You can still buy something and apply it to the fundraiser until 8 pm

Got myself a latte from Kingdom Coffee to enjoy during tonight’s council work session. It’s at the corner of Main Street and Arbor Lakes Parkway North, so very close to the government center. Hope it doesn’t keep me up all night 😁

We take this work very seriously. Together we will work to house homeless veterans in Minnesota so our heroes who sacrificed for our freedoms are properly respected and cared for

I have to share this story that features an interview from former Team Janigo campaign staffer and Yale alum Willow Sylvester. Thank you for raising your voice as a mental health advocate!

PBS NewsHour | Universities pushed to address mental health concerns | Season 2023 | PBS Universities pushed to address mental health concerns on campus after student suicides

Lovely annual celebration for the I94 West Chamber! This chamber does so much for the community, and I’ve met many amazing people involved in nonprofits, small businesses, and larger corporations. Thanks for all you do!

My Veterans Day was full of blessings!

Observance this morning with Osseo/Maple Grove American Legion Post 172, free lunch at Maple Grove Applebees with awards celebration for 4th District Veteran Treatment Court mentors, and a gathering of friends, residents and neighboring Council Members Xp Lee for Brooklyn Park, Clark Gregor for Plymouth City Council, and Julie Pointner (Plymouth City Council) at City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government Town Green, lit purple to represent all branches of the military.

The second veterans omnibus bill that passed in the 2023 MN legislative cycle with $128 million in funding for veterans and military affairs was a Veterans Day gift that arrived a few months ahead of schedule! Grateful for the bipartisan support that made it possible

See you in a little bit!

Veteran’s Day Ceremony today @ 11AM at the Pavilion in Central Park.

I love fitness and I am a pretty staunch veteran advocate. But 2,000 burpees, that’s a lot! Thank you F45 Training Maple Grove MN for showing your love and support for the heroes in our community

Maple Grove Gym Takes On 2,000 Burpees for Veterans In a special fundraising effort in honor of Veteran's Day, F45 in Maple Grove decided to fundraise for those who served with a burpee challenge.

It was a huge honor to assist with a Veterans Day observance at SilverCreek On Main with a flag retirement ceremony, remarks from my friend from Magnus Veterans Foundation Navy Vet Bob Jaskowiak, pinning ceremony, recognition video, and a patriotic hymn sing. I met two Women’s Army Corps (WACs) who paved the way for me and all female vets and military personnel. Thank you for your service.

I enjoyed spending time with the Boston Scientific VETS group today at their Maple Grove campus, watching a flag hoisting, and sharing information with them about veterans advocacy.

Love this gesture of appreciation from our next door neighbors City of Plymouth, MN - Local Government

Veterans Receive Free Drive-Thru Breakfast in Plymouth Veterans were recognized Wednesday in Plymouth as volunteers served up free breakfast sandwiches and distributed thank-you gift bags.

Don’t miss our community Veterans Day observance Saturday. I’ll be part of the color guard

LOCATION UPDATE: Our Veteran’s Day Ceremony will be held at The Pavilion Central Park Maple Grove.

I saw a couple friends from HCSO at the Magnus Veterans Day celebration

There are many opportunities this week, leading up to Veterans Day, to honor our veterans. Here are some of the things that I will be doing:

TODAY

Magnus Veterans Foundation lunch and open house: https://magnusveteransfoundation.org/event/7257/

WEDNESDAY

Just before 5 p.m. (dusk), stopping by Lowry Bridge with members of the Hennepin County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon / Veterans Employee Resource Group for a photo in front of the bridge lit green to represent Operation Green Light for Veterans. More info here: https://www.va.gov/maryland-health-care/stories/operation-green-light/

THURSDAY:

Veterans Resilience Project board retreat

Boston Scientific Veterans Employee Resource Group guest speaker

A Salute to Veterans in Need of Restorative Justice at University of St. Thomas. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-salute-to-veterans-in-need-of-restorative-justice-tickets-726780438857

Veterans Day Dinner Osseo/Maple Grove American Legion Post 172 5-7 p.m. at the post

FRIDAY:

SilverCreek On Main flag retirement and Veterans Day lunch

SATURDAY:

11 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony color guard with Osseo/Maple Grove American Legion Post 172 at Maple Grove Central Park Phenow Pavilion

Just before 5 p.m. (dusk), stopping by Town Green to watch the building turn on in purple lights to represent all branches of service

SUNDAY:

9:30 a.m. Maple Grove Lutheran Church Veterans Day - helping with message on how to support and honor veterans

I’m excited to support Kevin Anderson for Hennepin County’s re-election campaign!

Come by Central Park Phenow Pavilion in Maple Grove from 5-7 pm today for some snacks and birthday cake. If you can pitch in with a donation, visit votekevinanderson.com to make a contribution. Limit is $250 per person or $500 per couple this year.

Happy Halloween! Everyone be safe and stay warm!

I do not remember doing this much last year for Halloween. Third trunk or treat. This was our trunk at Maple Grove Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat. We were a rock band armed with the PS3 game. I sang vocals and danced around in my bone costume to stay warm

I love the annual Pink Garba event which is a breast cancer awareness event held by India Association of Minnesota. My friend Tanwi leads the organization of this event. I had to leave early so will miss out on the Bollywood style dancing and the informational panel of speakers this year. Wishing everyone a great time!