
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...

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...

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...

Your Wedding, Our Pages
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,...
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Noteworthy
“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...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
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,...
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...
Events
Encore Wind Ensemble Presents: Emotional Impressions
Join the Encore Wind Ensemble for an unforgettable evening of music that captures the full spectrum of human emotion—from the buoyancy of blind...
Buck Up Freestyle Jump Tournament
Watch as the best male and female athletes from around the country charge the ramp at the Buck Up tournament—where big air, big tricks and even...
Ski Otters Season Opener
Don’t miss the Midwest Ski Otters season opener. Sit in the bleachers or bring your own chair or blanket.
“A Culture of Pots 2025” Opening Reception
In A Culture of Pots 2025, White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) brings the exquisite ceramic works of the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour to White...
WBL Area Educational Foundation’s 25th Annual Golf Tournament
We are delighted to announce that the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation 25th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on June 16, 2025 at Oak...
In This Issue

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 closing up the chicken coop. It’s a reminder of the...

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 event brings a doggone good time for people and...

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 recipes with us. Classic Daiquiri A well-made...

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 Travel Co., is working to reshape the way we think...

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 compressed—creating a few diamonds that become...
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