Chơnhạnh VũVân and Nicholas Langevin Are Twin Flames
A multicultural wedding honors both American and Vietnamese traditions. When Chơnhạnh VũVân and Nicholas Langevin met in 2015, they were University...
Elevate Your Events With Drinks on Tap and Signature Cocktails
The vows are exchanged, the kiss has sealed the marriage—and now it’s time to celebrate in style. Add a memorable touch to your cocktail hour and...
Reyna’s Alterations Brings New Life To Wedding Heirlooms
Modern weddings bring heirlooms and heritage into focus. There’s a growing trend in the wedding industry—and it’s greater than basque waists and...
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...
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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...
A Story to Swoon Over
Sisters Emily Arcand and Stephanie Phenow are lifelong readers—and lovers of rollicking and romantic happily-ever-afters. The duo launched...
Showered in Flavor
Who says cake can only make an appearance at the wedding reception? Fresh lemon and almond extract marry to create this heavenly Lemon-Almond...
Growing a Life Together
White Bear Township residents and small business owners Nick and Staci Andro will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this autumn. The couple...
Events
BEAR Legacy Fundraiser Breakfast
The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) is hosting its annual BEAR Legacy fundraiser event from 8–9 a.m. on February 13 at the...
White Bear Lake Winter Farmers Market
Celebrate the final day of the White Bear Lake Winter Farmers Market, which hosts over 30 local food vendors. Visitors can shop and snack from 9...
Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition Community Reception
White Bear Center for the Arts’ treasured Northern Lights juried art exhibition is back for its 52nd year. While the show has evolved over time, its...
10-Minute Play Festival
Hosted at the West Campus Theatre at Century College in collaboration with the Lakeshore Players Theatre, this community-driven festival will...
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...
In This Issue
Local Athletes Compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Meet those from the East Metro who have gold medal dreams. The Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games arrives on February 6, and the North Star State will be well...
Vote for Best of White Bear Lake 2026
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 with Kowalski’s Markets to open Pizzeria Pezzo at...
Welcome to the January/February 2026 Issue
I’ve always been drawn to my family’s history. From a young age, I spent hours of family gatherings holed up in closets with albums and boxes of letters and images. Flipping through the pages,...
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 month of love, and we all adore our local...
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