Many of you know that we lost an invaluable community member earlier this year, Carol McFarlane. McFarlane lived her life with a commitment to...
Giving Back
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...
Tour De Bar Bicycle Benefit
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 Reimagines Retirement for Racehorses
This Old Horse offers racehorses a home, purpose in retirement. Most professional athletes retire before they hit 30. For thoroughbred racehorses,...
White Bear Lake Welcomes Bear Tracks
Driverless shuttle breaks transportation barriers for some area residents. White Bear Lake residents have a new way to get around town. In August...
Spotlight on Bear Boating
Since 2015, White Bear Lake has been host to Bear Boating, a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. The organization provides...
Martial Arts Studio Promotes Health and Giving Back
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...
Ziggy’s Art Bus Brings Joy on Wheels
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...