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...
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,...
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...
Boat Reflections
An award-winning photo captures the seasonal color palette. One spring morning, guided by the perfect morning light, Rachel Cain positioned her...
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Kowalski’s Markets
Our markets were created out of our family's love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they'd love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well organized. It's the kind of place you'll feel comfortable running into for a quick gift or a forgotten item. Most importantly, it's a place where you can shop at your own pace, mingle freely with staff and friends, and discover something new each time you visit. Whether it's your first time shopping...
Noteworthy
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...
“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...
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...
Events
Bear Water Run 2024
The White Bear Lake (WBL) Lions Club has held the Bear Water Run event annually to raise funds that support the club’s long-standing work where...
Bear Water Run
The White Bear Lake (WBL) Lions Club has held the Bear Water Run event annually to raise funds that support the club’s long-standing work where...
Live Music at Manitou Ridge – The Walker Brothers Band
The Walker Brothers Band, rooted in the Twin Cities, showcases a rich spectrum of musical styles spanning from folk to funk.
Township Day Celebration
Mark your calendars for our Annual White Bear Township Day Celebration, scheduled for September 21, 2024. The celebration will be at Polar Lakes...
Viking Automotive Car Show 2024
Join us for the 7th annual Viking Automotive car show. Come on out and check out some awesome cars, live music, food trucks, White Bear Lake VFW...
In This Issue
Welcome to the September/October 2024 Issue
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 celebrated at my grandparents’ lake home in Chisago...
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 unified high school campus. “We’re going to...
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 become larger and more involved than the days when...
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 artists-in-residence, it can be easy to forget that, behind...
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 be harvested during the month of September. The...