The Shops on Stillwater Road
Two young entrepreneurs are building thriving businesses in their hometown. Situated on Mahtomedi’s main street, The Wild Bean and 350 Degrees...
Pizzeria Pezzo Starts New Chapter with Kowalski’s Markets
White Bear Lake will continue to enjoy authentic Chicago-style pizza. Over a decade ago, the late Gary Bougie and his wife, Keri Bougie, partnered...
David Larochelle and the Magic of Storytelling
Children’s author David LaRochelle found his niche nearly 40 years ago. David LaRochelle has spent much of the last four decades bringing stories to...
Geese Flying
Rachel Cain, an area photographer for more than 25 years, captured this award-winning shot one morning on Lake Drive in White Bear Lake. “I wanted...
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Noteworthy
The Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt Returns
The Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt will return to Podvin Park on March 28. Hosted by the White Bear Lake Police Department’s Community Emergency...
Heralds of Spring
Like prehistoric travelers, sandhill cranes fly overhead each spring, calling out to feathered friends ahead and down below. After spending their...
“What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory”
What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory by Bette Adriaanse and Brian Eno is a fun and inspiring read. With charming illustrations throughout, the little...
Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s start the year with some exciting news. Best of White Bear Lake is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the...
Events
Annual Lions Club Show
The White Bear Lake Lions Club show is solely managed and run by White Bear Lake Lions Club members and volunteers who provided many hours of...
Annual Lions Club Show
The White Bear Lake Lions Club show is solely managed and run by White Bear Lake Lions Club members and volunteers who provided many hours of...
Annual Lions Club Show
The White Bear Lake Lions Club show is solely managed and run by White Bear Lake Lions Club members and volunteers who provided many hours of...
Dog Days WBL
Join us in downtown White Bear Lake for Dog Days WBL, a fun-filled event celebrating dogs of all kinds. Meet amazing dog rescue organizations,...
In This Issue
Welcome to the March/April 2026 Issue
As a child, I fell deeply in love with reading. On bike trips to the library as a preteen, I would often tow an empty children’s bike trailer to fill with that day’s finds. A backpack just wasn’t...
The Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt Returns
The Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt will return to Podvin Park on March 28. Hosted by the White Bear Lake Police Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the event brings a lively way to...
David Larochelle and the Magic of Storytelling
Children’s author David LaRochelle found his niche nearly 40 years ago. David LaRochelle has spent much of the last four decades bringing stories to life for children—a job he couldn’t love more. We...
Color and Texture at the Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition
Annual juried art exhibition highlights artists from White Bear Lake and beyond. It’s not too late to enjoy the creative work of regional artists at White Bear Center for the Arts’...
The Shops on Stillwater Road
Two young entrepreneurs are building thriving businesses in their hometown. Situated on Mahtomedi’s main street, The Wild Bean and 350 Degrees Bakery are bringing fresh warmth and energy to the...
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