Many of you know that we lost an invaluable community member earlier this year, Carol McFarlane. McFarlane lived her life with a commitment to...

Many of you know that we lost an invaluable community member earlier this year, Carol McFarlane. McFarlane lived her life with a commitment to...
Service-oriented scholarship sets Willow Lane Elementary 5th graders up for success. The Minnow Tank is a well-known local program for Willow Lane...
“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...
Theme weeks bring a unique element to Marketfest. Marketfest is nearly here! Starting in early June, each Thursday will bring a dazzling display of...
At H2O for Life, taking on the global water crisis means empowering students to become changemakers. For students in White Bear Lake, the...
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...
The annual golf on ice event is cancelled, but other associated events remain scheduled. Due to the record-breaking warm temperatures this winter,...
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...
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...
The Greater White Bear Lake area is fortunate to have a rich legacy of local arts organizations, schools and churches, and civic organizations that...
Local organizations join together to strengthen community through conversation. It may have been an overcast spring afternoon when Many Faces of the...
Vadnais Heights nonprofit empowers adults with disabilities. At Merrick Inc., staff members say finding a sense of purpose in what they do comes...
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 is reclaiming the power of food. As one of the oldest continually operating Native American organizations in the Twin Cities...
Annual event on wheels raises funds for a community member in need. Grab your bicycles, funky costumes and friends! Tour De Bar is back for the 35th...
This Old Horse offers racehorses a home, purpose in retirement. Most professional athletes retire before they hit 30. For thoroughbred racehorses,...
Driverless shuttle breaks transportation barriers for some area residents. White Bear Lake residents have a new way to get around town. In August...
Since 2015, White Bear Lake has been host to Bear Boating, a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. The organization provides...
Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio offers lessons in self-defense and gives back to the community. A typical night at Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in...
Art bus offers creative outlet for children with life-limiting illnesses. Art has long been used as a form of healing the mind, body and soul. For...