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, 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 | Uncategorized
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....
by Zoe Yates | May 1, 2025 | Pets
Dog owners and lovers will unite on May 17 for the ninth annual celebration of Dog Days of White Bear Lake. Organized by Indulge Salon and Spa, the event brings a doggone good time for people and pups alike with opportunities to play and build community. From 10 a.m....
by Zoe Yates | May 1, 2025 | Drinks, Recipes
White Bear Lake native Robb Jones, the creative mind behind Minneapolis’ Meteor and Stargazer cocktail bars, shares two of his favorite cocktail recipes with us. Classic Daiquiri A well-made daiquiri is Jones’ pick for best cocktail ever. His favorite person to...
by Jennifer Pitterle | May 1, 2025 | Travel
Travel agent Mallory Tolbert shares her tips for sustainable and regenerative adventures. Mallory Tolbert, owner of White Bear Lake’s True North Travel Co., is working to reshape the way we think about travel. She guides her clients toward experiences that not only...
by Zoe Yates | May 1, 2025 | Book Club, History, Outdoors, People
Jay Rendall’s upcoming book focuses on an early industry of White Bear Lake. Time is the builder of history. As the years stack up, moments are compressed—creating a few diamonds that become precious in our collective memory. While we treasure the pieces of history...
by Ellie Fuelling | May 1, 2025 | Arts, Noteworthy
What does earth sound like? This is a question that artist Brianna Harrington asks in her series Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the World’s Soil, which was on display at White Bear Center for the Arts this winter. Harrington, an artist who has always...
by Mollee Francisco | May 1, 2025 | Book Club, Gift Guides, Noteworthy
Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder or a bird identification book. There are several options at White Bear Lake’s All Seasons Wild Bird Store and...
