My family loves to host—it’s a trait that no doubt has been passed through the generations on both sides. As a kid, every important occasion was...
September 2024
The Unified White Bear Lake Area High School Campus Opens This Fall
This September, 9th through 12th graders at White Bear Lake Area High School (WBLAHS) are coming together under one roof with the opening of the new...
Your Ultimate Grad Party Punch List
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Studio Repose Offers Creative Internships to Students
At Studio Repose, students develop their leadership and creative skills beyond the canvas. Amid the beautiful exhibitions and celebrated...
Where to (Apple) Pick This September
September marks the beginning of apple harvesting in Minnesota. According to the University of Minnesota, most apple varieties in Minnesota should...
Spooky Squash and Goat Cheese Pizza
Move over candy and caramel apples. Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good! This pizza is packed with rich fall flavors and...
The Scandinavian Revivalist Movement Crafts Hygge Homes
The Scandinavian Revivalist Movement is here. Picturesque views, warm earth tones, a thoughtful blueprint—for those who dream of a peaceful escape,...
Senior Spotlight Students Dedicated To Uplifting Others
Each year, area schools nominate incoming seniors who stand out in a variety of ways. It’s a highlight of the year for our magazine staff as we get...
“Where Rivers Part”
In her newest book, Where Rivers Part, Hmong American author Kao Kalia Yang continues her family’s powerful story from a refugee camp in Thailand to...
Leona Rose Interiors Brings Modern Taste To Rustic Cabin
Welcome to the Northwoods. Passion for design pours out of Kelly McGauley. The owner of White Bear Lake-based Leona Rose Interiors, McGauley says...
Back to School Shopping Tips
The new school year is here, but it’s not too late to think about back-to-school clothes shopping. With a few tips and tricks, you can navigate the...
Creative Crop Art
Who doesn’t love the crop art display at the Minnesota State Fair? The attention to detail, the artistic ingenuity, the puns! Artist Marta Shore...
Boat Reflections
An award-winning photo captures the seasonal color palette. One spring morning, guided by the perfect morning light, Rachel Cain positioned her...
Girls on the Run Minnesota
“We believe that every girl is born with limitless potential” is a value that Girls on the Run Minnesota (GOTR-MN) brings to life daily, in all that...
