White Bear Lake Magazine November/December 2024

Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue

For many families throughout the world, food is what brings us together. That has always been the case in my home, and I look forward to the holiday...

Urban Dance Productions Starts a New Chapter

Living is a dance—flowing from one state to another, stretching through challenges and leaping in triumph. For siblings Ben Madrigal and Tessa...
7 Vines Vineyard and Winery

7 Vines Vineyard and Winery Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

Family vineyard and winery celebrates a milestone anniversary. Nestled in the countryside of Dellwood is 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery, a space both...
Paul and Jenny Ramseth

Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company Shares New Holiday Recipes

Jenny Ramseth of Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company brings simple ways to spice up seasonal feasts. For the holiday feasting season,...
White Bear Lake Magazine September/October 2024 Issue

Welcome to the September/October 2024 Issue

My family loves to host—it’s a trait that no doubt has been passed through the generations on both sides. As a kid, every important occasion was...
Graduation Party Decoration

Your Ultimate Grad Party Punch List

All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Tashvi Johnson

Senior Spotlight Students Dedicated To Uplifting Others

Each year, area schools nominate incoming seniors who stand out in a variety of ways. It’s a highlight of the year for our magazine staff as we get...
Leona Rose Interiors Kitchen

Leona Rose Interiors Brings Modern Taste To Rustic Cabin

Welcome to the Northwoods. Passion for design pours out of Kelly McGauley. The owner of White Bear Lake-based Leona Rose Interiors, McGauley says...
Best of White Bear Lake 2024

Let’s Celebrate the Best of White Bear Lake 2024

Let’s celebrate the businesses and individuals who serve our communities so well. Life brings so many moments of celebration. A trip around the sun,...
White Bear Lake July/August 2024

Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue

Welcome to our annual Best of White Bear Lake issue! This issue is a favorite of our staff each year, as we reflect on the outstanding people and...
White Bear Lake Picnic

A Guide to the No-Prep Picnic

Set out on your summer adventures with local grab-and-go provisions. Patio season may be in full swing—but so is picnic season! There’s something...
White Bear Lake Magazine May/June 2024

Welcome to the May/June 2024 Issue

A few years ago, in a moment of fascination and a bit of boredom, I flipped on the TV show Tidying up with Marie Kondo. It was well past the show’s...
Mother's Day Brunch Cocktails

Best Brunch Cocktails for Mother’s Day

Add some sparkle to your Mother’s Day brunch with a collection of crowd-pleasing Mimosas and Bellinis. On Mother’s Day, many families around White...
Romina Montanari Making Pasta

Italy With Romina Brings Conviviality to the Table

Romina Montanari creates authentic Italian experiences in local kitchens. Romina Montanari is a passionate teacher of Italian food traditions. Her...

Meet Your Best of White Bear Lake 2024 Finalists

Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the White Bear Lake area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the...
White Bear Lake Magazine November/December 2024

Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue

For many families throughout the world, food is what brings us together. That has always been the case in my home, and I look forward to the holiday...

Urban Dance Productions Starts a New Chapter

Living is a dance—flowing from one state to another, stretching through challenges and leaping in triumph. For siblings Ben Madrigal and Tessa...
7 Vines Vineyard and Winery

7 Vines Vineyard and Winery Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

Family vineyard and winery celebrates a milestone anniversary. Nestled in the countryside of Dellwood is 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery, a space both...
Paul and Jenny Ramseth

Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company Shares New Holiday Recipes

Jenny Ramseth of Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company brings simple ways to spice up seasonal feasts. For the holiday feasting season,...
White Bear Lake Magazine September/October 2024 Issue

Welcome to the September/October 2024 Issue

My family loves to host—it’s a trait that no doubt has been passed through the generations on both sides. As a kid, every important occasion was...
Graduation Party Decoration

Your Ultimate Grad Party Punch List

All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Tashvi Johnson

Senior Spotlight Students Dedicated To Uplifting Others

Each year, area schools nominate incoming seniors who stand out in a variety of ways. It’s a highlight of the year for our magazine staff as we get...
Leona Rose Interiors Kitchen

Leona Rose Interiors Brings Modern Taste To Rustic Cabin

Welcome to the Northwoods. Passion for design pours out of Kelly McGauley. The owner of White Bear Lake-based Leona Rose Interiors, McGauley says...
Best of White Bear Lake 2024

Let’s Celebrate the Best of White Bear Lake 2024

Let’s celebrate the businesses and individuals who serve our communities so well. Life brings so many moments of celebration. A trip around the sun,...
White Bear Lake July/August 2024

Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue

Welcome to our annual Best of White Bear Lake issue! This issue is a favorite of our staff each year, as we reflect on the outstanding people and...
White Bear Lake Picnic

A Guide to the No-Prep Picnic

Set out on your summer adventures with local grab-and-go provisions. Patio season may be in full swing—but so is picnic season! There’s something...
White Bear Lake Magazine May/June 2024

Welcome to the May/June 2024 Issue

A few years ago, in a moment of fascination and a bit of boredom, I flipped on the TV show Tidying up with Marie Kondo. It was well past the show’s...
Mother's Day Brunch Cocktails

Best Brunch Cocktails for Mother’s Day

Add some sparkle to your Mother’s Day brunch with a collection of crowd-pleasing Mimosas and Bellinis. On Mother’s Day, many families around White...
Romina Montanari Making Pasta

Italy With Romina Brings Conviviality to the Table

Romina Montanari creates authentic Italian experiences in local kitchens. Romina Montanari is a passionate teacher of Italian food traditions. Her...

Meet Your Best of White Bear Lake 2024 Finalists

Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the White Bear Lake area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the...
Downtown

Downtown

An award-winning photo captures delicate frost in downtown White Bear Lake. Some photographs are candid; some are planned. In the case of this image...

Shop Local

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...

Noteworthy

A Winter Scene

A Winter Scene

Charlie, a pastel painting by Wendy Peterson featured in the 2023 Members’ Exhibition at White Bear Center for the Arts, reminds me of what I love...

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In This Issue

Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue

Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue

For many families throughout the world, food is what brings us together. That has always been the case in my home, and I look forward to the holiday season for the togetherness that it will...

A Winter Scene

A Winter Scene

Charlie, a pastel painting by Wendy Peterson featured in the 2023 Members’ Exhibition at White Bear Center for the Arts, reminds me of what I love about Minnesota winters. You can practically feel...

Remembering Carol McFarlane

Remembering Carol McFarlane

Many of you know that we lost an invaluable community member earlier this year, Carol McFarlane. McFarlane lived her life with a commitment to making the White Bear Lake community the best place it...

Wrapped Up

Wrapped Up

Make your holiday presents stand out this year with these creative and unique wrapping ideas. Pick a Theme: Choose a cohesive theme, like rustic, vintage or modern, to tie all your gifts together to...

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