Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Maria’s Voice – a Four-Part Series

During October, the News team focused on the story of Maria Pew, a young woman who died at the hands of her husband in Maple Grove in April. The parents of Maria Pew shared more about their daughter and the nonprofit they founded to advocate for several issues surrounding domestic violence. Maple Grove dedicated this year’s candlelight vigil to Maria. Domestic violence crimes like this one also have a profound impact on law enforcement and Maple Grove officers shared the impact this crime had on them.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Maria’s Voice 

The parents of Maria Pew, Lissa Weimelt and Bill Pew, are sharing more about their daughter, who died in a domestic violence incident in Maple Grove in the spring. They have formed a nonprofit called Maria’s Voice to advocate for several issues surrounding domestic violence. Read More

   Maple Grove Neighborhood Builds Little Free Library and Food Pantry in Honor of Maria Pew

The Maria Pew little free library/food pantry has food, personal care items, and literature to help education people on domestic violence. Read More

Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors Remembered in Maple Grove

The Maple Grove community came together to remember domestic violence victims. Six people in Maple Grove have died in domestic violence incidents so far this year. A vigil at the Town Green was dedicated to honor one of them, Maria Pew Fury. Read More

Maple Grove Police Discuss Impact of Domestic Violence Cases on Mental Health

Domestic abuse affects not only victims and their families, but it also takes an emotional toll on detectives. Maple Grove police were pushed to the limit this spring after finding the body of 28-year-old Maria Pew Fury. Read More