Liberty Classical Academy grad Landon Smith hopes to one day join the Air Force and work for Nike or Adidas. We've compiled some words of wisdom and...
Education
White Bear Lake’s Best Learning/Tutoring Center Keeps Kids on Track During Summer
The instructors at Mathnasium see the summer as the perfect time for students to bridge the gaps from last school year and start preparing for the...
It’s Easy Being Green: How to Combat Climate Change in Your Community
Environmentalists say local advocacy is key to combating climate change. Karol Durdle saw the effects of climate change first hand in Lesotho. The...
Meet the Local Dog Who’s Helping Kids Learn to Read
Georgia the Lab-mix helps kids. Reading is like second nature to some kids, while others can struggle at times. Maplewood Library has Georgia, a...
Half a Century Later, No Curtain Call in Sight for Century College’s Theater Department
A look into Century College’s theater department. Century College’s theater department was founded 51 years ago and has since thrived as a vibrant...
White Bear Lake Police Department Creates ‘Ambassadors’ with Citizens Academy
The citizens academy gives participants an inside view of the White Bear Lake Police Department. No one likes getting pulled over for a speeding...
How Mahtomedi Schools Are Addressing Mental Health in Middle School
Two Girl Scouts inspired the district's change in approach to mental wellness. Grace Newman and Teri Schifsky are two Mahtomedi Middle School...
High School Art Teacher Moonlights as Auto Racing Photographer
White Bear Lake Area High School teacher Shawn Gritzmacher talks about his work as a professional auto-racing photographer. You’ve seen the work...
Powered by Community, Mahtomedi’s Zephyr Wind Turbine Returns the Favor
Mahtomedi’s Zephyr wind turbine has been generating power for eight years. “It’s unusual for a wind turbine to be in an urban area,” says Grant...
Century College’s Support Center Helps Students Who Are Struggling
Century College helps students access vital resources. In 2013, Century College opened a food shelf to help students who were experiencing food...
Standout Students: White Bear Lake’s Isaac Maruyama Says to Focus on ‘What Makes You Happy’
"You have to get involved in things you find interesting," White Bear Lake Area High School senior Issac Maruyama says. In this year's education...
Standout Students: Liberty Classical Academy’s Jack Dobrotka Says ‘Work as Hard as You Possibly Can’
Liberty Classical Academy senior Jack Dobrotka knows about hard work - he's a multisport athlete and plans to join the Army. In this year's...
White Bear Makerspace Gives Community a Place to Create
Tom and Theresa Lendway built the White Bear Makerspace to give local artists a place to work and learn. Inspired by their love for crafting,...
Standout Students: At Hill-Murray School, Elizabeth Sutherland ‘Found a Passion’ for Education
Hill-Murray School senior Elizabeth (Ella) Sutherland struggled in school until freshman year. Then she got herself into gear. In this year's...
Standout Students: Mahtomedi’s Ruby Ales Says ‘Embrace the Chaos’
Mahtomedi High School senior Ruby Ales has some advice for students just starting high school: get involved. In this year's education issue, we...
Why Residents Love White Bear Center for the Arts
A teacher and student who are active at White Bear Center for the Arts share what they love about it. The White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is a...
Bilingual Child Care & Education Center Comes to Mahtomedi
Bilingual Child Care & Education Center Inc. is now in Mahtomedi. Leah Retamozo has been providing bilingual Spanish/English education in the...
MacPhail’s White Bear Lake Partnership Brings Music to All Children
MacPhail Center for Music school partnerships bring music into the community. A Minneapolis institution, MacPhail Center for Music’s history goes...
Lakota Chef Sean Sherman Brings Native Flavors to Century College
Lakota chef Sean Sherman speaks at Century College. As part of Century College’s efforts to increase inclusivity and diversity, chef and...
Local Seniors Learn ‘Magical Instrument’ at Ukulele Bears Class
Music lessons everyone can enjoy. The White Bear Area Senior Program has a music program for elders starring the unique instrument that originated...