by Zoe Yates | Sep 1, 2024 | Featured
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 celebrated at my grandparents’ lake home in Chisago City; holidays, birthdays—and even two weddings—took place on their...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Sep 1, 2024 | Education
This September, 9th through 12th graders at White Bear Lake Area High School (WBLAHS) are coming together under one roof with the opening of the new unified high school campus. “We’re going to provide a more meaningful student experience,” says principal Russ Reetz....
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Sep 1, 2024 | Entertain, Featured, Local Makers, Restaurants
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 become larger and more involved than the days when grad parties were primarily made up of the student of honor, the...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Sep 1, 2024 | Arts, Education
At Studio Repose, students develop their leadership and creative skills beyond the canvas. Amid the beautiful exhibitions and celebrated artists-in-residence, it can be easy to forget that, behind the scenes of a nonprofit arts organization, there exists an entire...
by Hailey Almsted | Sep 1, 2024 | Ingredients, Local Makers
September marks the beginning of apple harvesting in Minnesota. According to the University of Minnesota, most apple varieties in Minnesota should be harvested during the month of September. The East Metro is chock-full of apple orchards offering pick-your-own apples,...
by Katie Tomsche | Sep 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
Move over candy and caramel apples. Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good! This pizza is packed with rich fall flavors and better-for-you ingredients, like butternut squash, fresh herbs, crispy kale and pumpkin seeds. The tangy goat cheese...
by Rachel Schuehle | Sep 1, 2024 | Build, Interior Design
The Scandinavian Revivalist Movement is here. Picturesque views, warm earth tones, a thoughtful blueprint—for those who dream of a peaceful escape, sitting amid tall pine trees or overlooking a quiet lake, the revival of Scandinavian home design couldn’t have come at...
by Zoe Yates | Sep 1, 2024 | Education, Featured, People
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 to know some spectacular students who have achieved extraordinary things in pursuit of their dreams, leaving positivity...
by Nancy Thysell | Sep 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
In her newest book, Where Rivers Part, Hmong American author Kao Kalia Yang continues her family’s powerful story from a refugee camp in Thailand to life in America. This is a retelling of her mother’s life—a beautiful and haunting story of the resolve of the human...
by Emily Gedde | Sep 1, 2024 | Featured, Interior Design
Welcome to the Northwoods. Passion for design pours out of Kelly McGauley. The owner of White Bear Lake-based Leona Rose Interiors, McGauley says the most important thing about a home is how it makes you feel. The rest will fall into place. McGauley and her team took...
by Alexandra Eve | Sep 1, 2024 | Education, Noteworthy, Style
The new school year is here, but it’s not too late to think about back-to-school clothes shopping. With a few tips and tricks, you can navigate the process like a pro! Take Inventory: Before hitting the stores, go through each child’s wardrobe. Donate or discard items...
by Ellie Fuelling | Sep 1, 2024 | Arts, Noteworthy
Who doesn’t love the crop art display at the Minnesota State Fair? The attention to detail, the artistic ingenuity, the puns! Artist Marta Shore certainly loves the medium. Shore is an award-winning crop artist and educator who has competed in seven different crop art...
by Findlay Drabant | Sep 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
An award-winning photo captures the seasonal color palette. One spring morning, guided by the perfect morning light, Rachel Cain positioned her tripod on the west shore of White Bear Lake. There, she snapped this image; what seems to be a reflection of colorful fall...
by Kelly Neeb | Sep 1, 2024 | Giving Back, Noteworthy, Sports, Wellness
“We believe that every girl is born with limitless potential” is a value that Girls on the Run Minnesota (GOTR-MN) brings to life daily, in all that they do. Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to discover, build and grow their self-confidence while...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 17, 2024 | Entertain, Featured, Style, Weddings
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local weddings in our suite of Community Lifestyle Magazines, which include Apple Valley, Edina, Lakeville, Lake Minnetonka...
