White Bear Lake July/August 2025 Issue

Welcome to the July/August 2025 Issue

Every summer is ripe with opportunity. It can be challenging to decide what projects to take on, where to travel for warm weather activities and how...
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Explore Your Best of White Bear Lake 2025 Winners

Summer is here—and so are the results of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. Summer brings opportunities for many of our favorite pastimes here in...
Haus Theory Shop

Editor Takes Us on a Tour of Local Sustainable Shops

Shopping small has never felt so good. Last summer, I stopped buying bread. It was a small change to push myself to explore new recipes and improve...
Spread of assorted appetizers with dips.

Bring a Fresh Dip Recipe to Your Table

Brighten up gatherings with delicious takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers. Whether your...
White Bear Lake Magazine May/June 2025 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...
Jay Rendall

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...
Rachel Drake running Pfeifferhorn Peak in Alta, Utah.

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...
Robb Jones, owner of Meteor and Stargazer cocktail bars

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...
White Bear Lake July/August 2025 Issue

Welcome to the July/August 2025 Issue

Every summer is ripe with opportunity. It can be challenging to decide what projects to take on, where to travel for warm weather activities and how...
Best of White Bear Lake Winners Web Banner

Explore Your Best of White Bear Lake 2025 Winners

Summer is here—and so are the results of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. Summer brings opportunities for many of our favorite pastimes here in...
Haus Theory Shop

Editor Takes Us on a Tour of Local Sustainable Shops

Shopping small has never felt so good. Last summer, I stopped buying bread. It was a small change to push myself to explore new recipes and improve...
Spread of assorted appetizers with dips.

Bring a Fresh Dip Recipe to Your Table

Brighten up gatherings with delicious takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers. Whether your...
White Bear Lake Magazine May/June 2025 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...
Jay Rendall

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...
Rachel Drake running Pfeifferhorn Peak in Alta, Utah.

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...
Robb Jones, owner of Meteor and Stargazer cocktail bars

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...

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Kowalski’s Markets

Our markets were created out of our family's love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they'd love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well organized. It's the kind of place you'll feel comfortable running into for a quick gift or a forgotten item. Most importantly, it's a place where you can shop at your own pace, mingle freely with staff and friends, and discover something new each time you visit. Whether it's your first time shopping...

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Midsummer Art Fest

All are welcome to join us for a vibrant celebration of art, music and community. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a warm summer day,...

In This Issue

The Minnesotan Is a Game Day Destination

The Minnesotan Is a Game Day Destination

With a new self-serve tap concept, The Minnesotan is a game day destination. Visitors to a downtown White Bear Lake staple can treat themselves to a cold drink and a classic hospitality experience....

Welcome to the July/August 2025 Issue

Welcome to the July/August 2025 Issue

Every summer is ripe with opportunity. It can be challenging to decide what projects to take on, where to travel for warm weather activities and how to make the most of the fleeting, sun-drenched...

Book Picks for the Beach

Book Picks for the Beach

For me, the perfect beach read is a blend of lighthearted and funny with some earnest reflection on life thrown in. I want escapism, but I also want to relate to the characters and feel grounded in...

Explore Your Best of White Bear Lake 2025 Winners

Explore Your Best of White Bear Lake 2025 Winners

Summer is here—and so are the results of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. Summer brings opportunities for many of our favorite pastimes here in White Bear Lake. From sailing and waterskiing to patio...

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