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...
You-Pick Farms Bring Berries and Blooms to the Table
Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint...
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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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
Art in the Park
Kids ages 3–12 can take free art classes from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Spruce Park on July 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28.
Armory Program: French Canadians in White Bear
This Bastille Day, learn about the French Canadians who settled in the area from 6–7 p.m. at the White Bear Lake Armory.
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...
In This Issue
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...
You-Pick Farms Bring Berries and Blooms to the Table
Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint the rolling hills with color—ripe for the picking...
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 newspaper clipping that stopped me in my tracks. My...
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 Akaushi 85 percent Lean Ground Chuck kosher salt and...
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