by Emily Gedde | Jul 11, 2025 | Drinks, Restaurants, Shops
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. Featuring 20 beverage options including beer, wine, ciders and crafted...
by Zoe Yates | Jul 1, 2025 | Featured
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 season. But it’s a good challenge and one I wholly look forward to in...
by Kia White | Jul 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
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 the story. An author who never misses the mark is Emily Henry (Her...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Best of White Bear Lake, Featured
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 dining and evening bike riding, it’s a delightful time to reside in...
by Zoe Yates | Jul 1, 2025 | Best of White Bear Lake, Featured, Interior Design, Shops, Style
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 as a baker. I quickly learned how to make biscuits, pita, sandwich bread, sourdough loaves, tortillas and more. The...
by Amelia Reigstad | Jul 1, 2025 | Education, Noteworthy
It’s such an honor to join the White Bear Lake Magazine team of contributors and share insights with the community on topics near and dear to my heart. Since much of my professional work aligns with communication and this is the Best of White Bear Lake issue, I wanted...
by Cynthia Maya | Jul 1, 2025 | Arts, Noteworthy
Every year, White Bear Center for the Arts hosts Northern Lights, a juried art exhibition. This year, a new artistic voice emerged from the crowd: Dan Volenec, whose piece Carapace won this year’s Best of Show award. Carapace, a sculpture that is a delicate balance of...
by Ellie Heyerdahl | Jul 1, 2025 | Giving Back, Sports
The annual tennis tournament celebrates 40 years. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, an annual event that draws tennis players and fans to Lifetime in White Bear Lake for a cause. It all began in 1986 when Mary Ann and Ron...
by Paige Udermann | Jul 1, 2025 | Arts, People
Three White Bear Lake Area High School students are bringing beautiful harmonies to their community and beyond. For a dynamic trio of incoming seniors at White Bear Lake Area High School (WBLAHS), a shared passion for music kick-started a journey of friendship, growth...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Outdoors, Travel
Discover mini getaways that feel worlds away. Sometimes, you just need a break—but your schedule might laugh at the idea of a weeklong getaway. Enter the microcation: The perfect way to escape without actually escaping. From boutique hotels with dreamy amenities to...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Entertain, Featured, Recipes
Brighten up gatherings with delicious takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers. Whether your party finds its rhythm lakeside or on a sun-soaked patio, there’s one appetizer that’s sure to be on the menu: dip. No...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each July, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of White Bear Lake through our annual Lens on the Lake photo contest. Photographers of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to submit images that capture...
by Rachael Perron | Jul 1, 2025 | Entertain, Noteworthy, Recipes
This Best of White Bear Lake issue is worth celebrating! If you’re in the market for a party this season, you might be looking for a “best of” bite for such an occasion. This particular recipe wins for its balance of crunchy, creamy and crispy textures and combination...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Cash Granger was fishing in a tournament on White Bear Lake in midsummer when he captured this photograph. “There were only a couple minutes left in the tournament, and I noticed the sunset,” Granger says. “I used my hand to make a splash in the water while capturing...
by Zoe Yates | May 1, 2025 | Featured
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 closing up the chicken coop. It’s a reminder of the vastness of the world—of opportunity, of human experience and of life....
