Meet WBLAHS Girls Hockey Team’s New Head Coach Ryan Carter
Ryan Carter reinvests in the community that raised him. For many National Hockey League (NHL) players, hockey dreams end the day athletes hang up...
Chef Mimi Shares Global Flavors of Love
Mimi Selam Asfaha shares her passion for cooking by offering classes. Cooking classes can be intimidating—especially if they include new or...
How To Craft Festive DIY Holiday Garlands
’Tis the season to create your own holiday magic. Holiday magic isn’t inherent to the season: It’s created. Lasting traditions, shared meals and...
Lighting up Adelaide Landing
A neighborhood’s holiday tradition encourages festive cheer and community giving. What began as a bright idea during COVID-19 has become a lasting...
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“The Elements of Baking”
Holiday baking is complicated with my family’s various dietary needs, but I still want to make sure that everyone enjoys some cozy holiday treats....
Celebrate Creativity at the WBCA Members Exhibition
The holiday season is a time to gather, connect and celebrate the creativity around us. The White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) Members Exhibition...
’Tis the Season for Salad
A crisp, chewy salad offers a welcome contrast to the rich, comforting dishes that typically dominate holiday tables. A few smart swaps can...
WBLAEF Hits a New Milestone
White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) has played a vital role in supporting area educators, families and students. This year, the...
Events
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Honor those who served at this celebration with the American Legion Kramer-Berg Post 507 from 5–8 p.m. at Mahtomedi Veterans Memorial Park.
Bird Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Join the ranks of 47 million birders in the U.S. Whether you’re new or experienced, these hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the...
MahtoREADi Community Author Event
MahtoREADi will host a free community author event featuring award-winning Minnesota author Anika Fajardo at p.m. on November 17 at Mahtomedi High...
Lakeshore Players Theatre Presents “White Christmas”
Celebrate the holidays with the beloved, family-friendly musical White Christmas. Performance dates and times vary. Performances run November...
Fast Before the Feast
From 7–9:30 a.m. at White Bear Lake County Park, runners of all ages can partake in a tradition that supports local food shelves and neighbors. The...
In This Issue
Welcome to the November/December 2026 Issue
I’ve always loved decorating for important events. It began with birthdays in my childhood—waking up early to pin up handmade signs and tape colorful streamers throughout the house to surprise...
Meet WBLAHS Girls Hockey Team’s New Head Coach Ryan Carter
Ryan Carter reinvests in the community that raised him. For many National Hockey League (NHL) players, hockey dreams end the day athletes hang up their professional skates. For Ryan Carter, that...
Chef Mimi Shares Global Flavors of Love
Mimi Selam Asfaha shares her passion for cooking by offering classes. Cooking classes can be intimidating—especially if they include new or different cuisine. Participants may be unsure of what to...
“The Elements of Baking”
Holiday baking is complicated with my family’s various dietary needs, but I still want to make sure that everyone enjoys some cozy holiday treats. Enter Katarina Cermelj, a chemist and baker, who...
Members of Our Editorial Advisory Board Share Holiday Recipes
There are few things better than shared recipes, especially those that have been well-loved by others in our community. For our entertaining issue, members of our Editorial Advisory Board came...
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