Annual rotary fundraiser celebrates 12th year. Colorful leaves. Crisp air. Apple pie. As autumn returns with all the nostalgic sights, sounds and...
Giving Back
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...
Three Cheers for These Community Volunteers
Meet the members of our Editorial Advisory Board. At White Bear Lake Magazine, we’re devoted to sharing stories that define our lakeside...
Leadership Tomorrow Grows Community Leaders
Local initiative cultivates a community of leaders. What does it mean to give back to one’s community? And how does one even begin? The answers to...
Meet Community Booster Bill Foussard
Spotlight on Community Local legend Bill Foussard is a business owner and enthusiastic booster of our great community. From making sure we have...
Mahtomedi Area Green Initiative Paves The Way to a Greener Community
Area sustainability group works toward a safer, eco-friendly future. As summer begins on the shores of White Bear Lake, the beauty of this land...
Caring During COVID-19
How three area churches have helped the hurting during the pandemic. Historically, in times of crisis, people often turn to a church for help or...
Icy Dives for Good Deeds
Supporting the Special Olympics with a splash. Across the state, there are over 8,100 Special Olympics athletes, who put in hard work every year to...
Support Our Seniors
Volunteering is a rewarding way to help in the community. If you find yourself with some free time on your hands once the kids head back to school,...
21 Roots
Farm’s name highlights special intention in programming. Local nonprofit 21 Roots Farm brings meaningful activities to people impacted by...
Looking Forward
Local non-profit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education. Swan found schools...
On the Road Again
White Bear Mitsubishi partners with community-based 'Wheels for Women' program. Several single moms without reliable transportation—some of them...
Home is Where the Heart Is
White Bear Lake nonprofit Solid Ground awarded $1.25 million grant. Solid Ground makes dreams come true with $1.25 million Bezos Day One Fund grant....
Hi Friends!
Capturing a glimmer of hope. It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended all of our lives. The unanticipated lifestyle changes took a...
