Lens on the Lake 2026 Open for Submissions
When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...
Humble Roots Boutique Finds Its Second Home
The artisan-led shop puts down roots in downtown White Bear Lake. Tiffany Downing didn’t initially plan to open a boutique. The crafter, originally...
White Bear Lake Creativity Shines at the Minnesota State Fair
Area residents showcase their creativity and skill at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. While researching my ancestry this spring, I came across a...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
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Noteworthy
A Recipe for Killer Burgers
With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to add a new burger recipe into the mix. Killer Burgers Makes 4 1 ⅓ lbs. Kowalski’s Certified...
How To Beef Up Your Burgers This Summer
Ground beef is one of the most popular and versatile items in the Kowalski’s Markets meat department. But ground beef is a common term often used to...
A Year of Bestsellers at Lake Country
For the Best of White Bear Lake issue, I decided to take my cue from Lake Country Booksellers’ amazing customers. Here’s a round-up of some of our...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Events
Northstar Regional Rodeo
Visit the Dead Broke Arena to experience a weekend with barrel racing, bull riding, goat dressing and more produced by the North Star Gay Rodeo...
Northstar Regional Rodeo
Visit the Dead Broke Arena to experience a weekend with barrel racing, bull riding, goat dressing and more produced by the North Star Gay Rodeo...
Yoga in the Park
Recharge with outdoor yoga every Thursday from 6–7 p.m. on August 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Seasonal passes and individual classes...
Vadnais Heights Days
Celebrate the City of Vadnais Heights with a car show, food trucks, live music and more at Community Park.
Pops on the Porch
Join us for our annual Pops on the Porch celebration on the lawn of the Fillebrown House. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic supper, if you...
In This Issue
Unpacking Debut Novel “Girl, Unpack That!”
Author Lisa Najarian encourages women to live their life with support instead of in silence. Friendship, emotional healing and honesty are the prevailing themes in author Lisa Najarian's book, Girl,...
Humble Roots Boutique Finds Its Second Home
The artisan-led shop puts down roots in downtown White Bear Lake. Tiffany Downing didn’t initially plan to open a boutique. The crafter, originally from Hugo, simply found joy in creating anything...
Comedi in Mahtomedi Celebrates Two Years of Laughs
The free comedy showcase calls The Dugout Bar home on the first Thursday of every month. Nathaniel Hood first picked up the mic about 20 years ago for a college open mic and, to his recollection,...
Discover Your Best of White Bear Lake 2026 Winners
Welcome to the July/August 2026 Issue
Summer is the best time to celebrate a milestone, though I am definitely biased. I was born during strawberry season, and picking the vibrant fruits at local farms was a birthday tradition...
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