Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
May 2025
Welcome to the May/June 2025 Issue
There’s nothing better than a clear summer night, when the stars shine clear in the dark sky. I often stop and stare on my way back inside after...
Enjoy the 2025 Dog Days of White Bear Lake This May
Dog owners and lovers will unite on May 17 for the ninth annual celebration of Dog Days of White Bear Lake. Organized by Indulge Salon and Spa, the...
Mix Up Some Out of This World Cocktails
White Bear Lake native Robb Jones, the creative mind behind Minneapolis' Meteor and Stargazer cocktail bars, shares two of his favorite cocktail...
True North Travel Co. Shares Ways To Wander Wisely
Travel agent Mallory Tolbert shares her tips for sustainable and regenerative adventures. Mallory Tolbert, owner of White Bear Lake’s True North...
The Boat Builder Chronicles of White Bear Lake
Jay Rendall’s upcoming book focuses on an early industry of White Bear Lake. Time is the builder of history. As the years stack up, moments are...
“Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the World’s Soil”
What does earth sound like? This is a question that artist Brianna Harrington asks in her series Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the...
Give the Gift of Backyard Birding
Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder...
Students Launch School Grounds Coffee Shop
White Bear Lake Area High School launches a student-run coffee shop. If a bookstore can house a coffee shop, why can’t a high school do the same?...
Mix Up Two Springtime Sips
Lillet (pronounced lil-lay) is an aperitif wine made with Bordeaux grapes and citrus liqueurs, and if you haven’t tried it, you’re in for a treat....
Meet Anna, Babs and Dart
Anna Rauk Mitchell is a veterinarian at Birch Lake Animal Hospital whose dogs, Babs and Dart, have unique backstories from Up North. Mitchell, in...
Sunset From the Dock
“There is no sunset that is ever exactly the same,” says Jessica Hosmer, an area resident who has been entranced with photography since childhood....
Ultramarathon Runner Rachel Drake Finds Her Stride
From White Bear to world class. Rachel Drake didn’t set out to become a professional athlete, but the White Bear Lake native’s love for trail...
All Seasons Wild Bird Store Shares How to Feather the Nest
Birds are welcome additions to any outdoor landscape. As we take an extra look at outdoor living in this issue, why not educate ourselves about...
To Meteor Bar and Beyond
Robb Jones speaks about his new project, Stargazer, subverting expectations and preparing the next generation of bartenders. “What can the future of...
