White Bear Lake Magazine September/October 2024 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...
Graduation Party Decoration

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...
Tashvi Johnson

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...
Leona Rose Interiors Kitchen

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...
Best of White Bear Lake 2024

Let’s Celebrate the Best of White Bear Lake 2024

Let’s celebrate the businesses and individuals who serve our communities so well. Life brings so many moments of celebration. A trip around the sun,...
White Bear Lake July/August 2024

Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue

Welcome to our annual Best of White Bear Lake issue! This issue is a favorite of our staff each year, as we reflect on the outstanding people and...
White Bear Lake Picnic

A Guide to the No-Prep Picnic

Set out on your summer adventures with local grab-and-go provisions. Patio season may be in full swing—but so is picnic season! There’s something...
White Bear Lake Magazine May/June 2024

Welcome to the May/June 2024 Issue

A few years ago, in a moment of fascination and a bit of boredom, I flipped on the TV show Tidying up with Marie Kondo. It was well past the show’s...
Mother's Day Brunch Cocktails

Best Brunch Cocktails for Mother’s Day

Add some sparkle to your Mother’s Day brunch with a collection of crowd-pleasing Mimosas and Bellinis. On Mother’s Day, many families around White...
Romina Montanari Making Pasta

Italy With Romina Brings Conviviality to the Table

Romina Montanari creates authentic Italian experiences in local kitchens. Romina Montanari is a passionate teacher of Italian food traditions. Her...

Meet Your Best of White Bear Lake 2024 Finalists

Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the White Bear Lake area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the...
White Bear Lake Magazine March/April 2024

Welcome to the March/April 2024 Issue

In this day and age, there are many who wonder whether something’s been lost. Towns aren’t as safe anymore. Neighbors aren’t as helpful as they used...
The Property: The lot sits adjacent to a conservation area with a wetland, offering endless sightings of birds and critters enjoying the serenity alongside their new neighbors. The location inspired an earthy palette inside and outside the home with a focus on green, blue and white, and an emphasis on traditional wood features. Photos: Jill Hamilton

Couple Creates Their Forever Home in North Oaks

From city streets to a wooded retreat. We all dream of what life might look like when retirement comes—a vacation across the globe, a sparkling new...
Rippling waves on a lake.

How H2O for Life Tackles the Global Water Crisis

At H2O for Life, taking on the global water crisis means empowering students to become changemakers. For students in White Bear Lake, the...
Tyler and Michelle Conrad’s daughters, Matissa (15), Tahari (13) and Matinly (8), look into the sweet-filled display case at GoodThings Cafe.

GoodThings Café Continues the Grandma’s Bakery Legacy

A family-owned retailer celebrates 50 years with the opening of a new café. Much has changed over the past 50 years, both near and far. But in White...
White Bear Lake Magazine September/October 2024 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...
Graduation Party Decoration

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...
Tashvi Johnson

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...
Leona Rose Interiors Kitchen

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...
Best of White Bear Lake 2024

Let’s Celebrate the Best of White Bear Lake 2024

Let’s celebrate the businesses and individuals who serve our communities so well. Life brings so many moments of celebration. A trip around the sun,...
White Bear Lake July/August 2024

Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue

Welcome to our annual Best of White Bear Lake issue! This issue is a favorite of our staff each year, as we reflect on the outstanding people and...
White Bear Lake Picnic

A Guide to the No-Prep Picnic

Set out on your summer adventures with local grab-and-go provisions. Patio season may be in full swing—but so is picnic season! There’s something...
White Bear Lake Magazine May/June 2024

Welcome to the May/June 2024 Issue

A few years ago, in a moment of fascination and a bit of boredom, I flipped on the TV show Tidying up with Marie Kondo. It was well past the show’s...
Mother's Day Brunch Cocktails

Best Brunch Cocktails for Mother’s Day

Add some sparkle to your Mother’s Day brunch with a collection of crowd-pleasing Mimosas and Bellinis. On Mother’s Day, many families around White...
Romina Montanari Making Pasta

Italy With Romina Brings Conviviality to the Table

Romina Montanari creates authentic Italian experiences in local kitchens. Romina Montanari is a passionate teacher of Italian food traditions. Her...

Meet Your Best of White Bear Lake 2024 Finalists

Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the White Bear Lake area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the...
White Bear Lake Magazine March/April 2024

Welcome to the March/April 2024 Issue

In this day and age, there are many who wonder whether something’s been lost. Towns aren’t as safe anymore. Neighbors aren’t as helpful as they used...
The Property: The lot sits adjacent to a conservation area with a wetland, offering endless sightings of birds and critters enjoying the serenity alongside their new neighbors. The location inspired an earthy palette inside and outside the home with a focus on green, blue and white, and an emphasis on traditional wood features. Photos: Jill Hamilton

Couple Creates Their Forever Home in North Oaks

From city streets to a wooded retreat. We all dream of what life might look like when retirement comes—a vacation across the globe, a sparkling new...
Rippling waves on a lake.

How H2O for Life Tackles the Global Water Crisis

At H2O for Life, taking on the global water crisis means empowering students to become changemakers. For students in White Bear Lake, the...
Tyler and Michelle Conrad’s daughters, Matissa (15), Tahari (13) and Matinly (8), look into the sweet-filled display case at GoodThings Cafe.

GoodThings Café Continues the Grandma’s Bakery Legacy

A family-owned retailer celebrates 50 years with the opening of a new café. Much has changed over the past 50 years, both near and far. But in White...

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We have a passion for providing the utmost in early childhood education for families in White Bear Lake and the surrounding area. Kids Under Construction is a high-quality, part-time preschool program with an academic and fine arts focus. Our outstanding staff is committed to helping build a firm foundation for your child's future in preschool and beyond. Come explore with us! Kids Under Construction Preschool 651.762.9596 Facebook: Kids Under Construction Educational Preschool Instagram:...

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Lens on the Lake 2024 Winners

Lens on the Lake 2024 Winners

Explore the winning photos from our Lens on the Lake photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or flip through their film—whatever it took to find their...

Welcome to the September/October 2024 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...

Your Ultimate Grad Party Punch List

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...

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