Last autumn, Minnesota firefighters Kyle Bode and Doug Foote stopped at the White Bear Lake Fire Department on the eighth day of a 161-mile Miles...
Giving Back
Alexis Lum Shares Her Hawaiian Culture With the Community
In August 2023, the world watched in horror as a series of wind-blown wildfires engulfed the town of Lāhainā on Maui’s northwest coast, taking the...
The Bread Church
At White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, a community bread oven is a cornerstone of a mission to care. The traditional brick oven was built by...
McNeely Music Center Is Elevating the Arts
At McNeely Music Center, Manitou Fund creates a future-forward teaching space to connect the East Metro. White Bear Lake’s flourishing arts district...
Jingle Bear Online Auction Is Silent but Strong
Online auction supports the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake. In a season dedicated to giving back, the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake’s annual Jingle...
Rally for a Cause at the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic
The annual tennis tournament celebrates 40 years. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, an annual event that...
Remembering Carol McFarlane
Many of you know that we lost an invaluable community member earlier this year, Carol McFarlane. McFarlane lived her life with a commitment to...
The Minnow Tank Effect: Learn More About the New Scholarship
Service-oriented scholarship sets Willow Lane Elementary 5th graders up for success. The Minnow Tank is a well-known local program for Willow Lane...
Girls on the Run Minnesota
“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...
Marketfest 2024 Is Nearly Here
Theme weeks bring a unique element to Marketfest. Marketfest is nearly here! Starting in early June, each Thursday will bring a dazzling display of...
How H2O for Life Tackles the Global Water Crisis
At H2O for Life, taking on the global water crisis means empowering students to become changemakers. For students in White Bear Lake, the...
Shelter and Stability at St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center
St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center is restoring hope and dignity to locals in need. When a mother of two needed a place to live, she walked into...
BEAR’ly Open Announces Cancelation for 2024
The annual golf on ice event is cancelled, but other associated events remain scheduled. Due to the record-breaking warm temperatures this winter,...
Shining the Spotlight on Jessica Miehe
Health is integral to student success, and at White Bear Lake Area High School class of 2003 graduate Jessica Miehe, DNP, MSN, RN, PHN, oversees an...
White Bear Area Food Shelf Opens New Community Market
More space for doing good. When Perry Petersen became the executive director of the White Bear Area Food Shelf four years ago, his ultimate dream...
Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season
The Greater White Bear Lake area is fortunate to have a rich legacy of local arts organizations, schools and churches, and civic organizations that...
Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area
Local organizations join together to strengthen community through conversation. It may have been an overcast spring afternoon when Many Faces of the...
Merrick Inc. Empowers Adults With Disabilities
Vadnais Heights nonprofit empowers adults with disabilities. At Merrick Inc., staff members say finding a sense of purpose in what they do comes...
Taste of White Bear Lake 2023
Annual rotary fundraiser celebrates 12th year. Colorful leaves. Crisp air. Apple pie. As autumn returns with all the nostalgic sights, sounds and...
Dream of Wild Health
Dream of Wild Health is reclaiming the power of food. As one of the oldest continually operating Native American organizations in the Twin Cities...
