Ryan Carter reinvests in the community that raised him. For many National Hockey League (NHL) players, hockey dreams end the day athletes hang up...
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Chef Mimi Shares Global Flavors of Love
Mimi Selam Asfaha shares her passion for cooking by offering classes. Cooking classes can be intimidating—especially if they include new or...
Zephyr Service Project Supports Families in Need
Learn more about Mahtomedi’s district-wide holiday service project. The act of giving and receiving gifts is a beloved aspect of this season for...
Sunset Hockey
Dellwood resident Terry Ward captured this peaceful image on White Bear Lake in what he describes as a “brief and rare magical window before the...
Lens on the Lake 2026 Winners
Discover new perspectives of the place we call home. The Lens on the Lake photo contest is an annual invitation to share your snapshots of life in...
Lens on the Lake 2026 Open for Readers’ Choice Voting
When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...
Area Students Are Showing up To Make a Change
The White Bear Lake area is home to a collection of incredible schools, with halls filled with exceptional young people already making their way in...
How To Help Welcome a Newborn Into the Family
Activate grandparent mode when the family tree begins to grow. Becoming a grandparent is the threshold into a new stage of life. Who doesn’t relish...
How Science Teacher Jim Lane Inspires Students
The Minnesota Teacher of the Year semifinalist shares why he loves teaching. Jim Lane, a science teacher at Mahtomedi High School and 2025–26...
WBLAEF Hits a New Milestone
White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) has played a vital role in supporting area educators, families and students. This year, the...
Outdoor Education at Carpenter Nature Center and Beyond
It’s a sunny day in October, and a throng of exuberant sixth graders is spread out along the St. Croix River shoreline, gathering water samples,...
Punkinmania Brings Fun and Tradition to Willernie
What started in 1987 as a way to raise funds for charity has turned into a celebration that families return to year after year. Hosted by the...
Three Strategies for Building Empathy
Empathy is the ability to recognize and understand the feelings of others, a key to building and establishing relationships, and a necessary tool to...
October Sunrise
Former White Bear Lake Area Schools superintendent Michael Lovett has had a penchant for photography since purchasing his first camera with money...
Discover Your Best of White Bear Lake 2026 Winners
White Bear Lake Creativity Shines at the Minnesota State Fair
Area residents showcase their creativity and skill at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. While researching my ancestry this spring, I came across a...
Team Minnesota Changes the Game for Young Golfers
Easton Fiddle is named to Minnesota’s inaugural junior golf team. Aspiring young golfers in the state have a new opportunity for training and...
At the State Fair With Alice Seuffert
White Bear Lake Magazine editorial advisory board member Alice Seuffert is a Minnesota State Fair aficionado. For many years, Seuffert participated...
Amphibian Camouflage
Tom Seedorf of Vadnais Heights enjoys photographing wildlife in his free time, at local parks and even in his own yard. In this award-winning...
The Swanberg Family Takes to the Skies
Flyboarding gives area residents a unique way to experience summer on the lake. When considering summer water sports, activities like swimming,...
