Duchess Harris tells the story of her grandmother Miriam Mann, one of the first black women to work at NASA. Duchess Harris, J.D., Ph.D. was named...
History
Sentinel of Solace
The Civil War monument honors those who served. The E.B. Gibbs Post of the Grand Army of the Republic was formed in late 1883 and officially...
Meet the Men Behind White Bear’s Newly Formed Village Council
On April 11, 1881, the council of the newly formed Village of White Bear met for the first time. That initial meeting was held at the office of...
The Malt Shoppe Was a Delicious Mainstay In Downtown White Bear Lake
In 1946, local contractor Archie LeMire purchased the former White Bear House property at the southeast corner of Fourth and Washington Avenue. The...
The History and Impact of White Bear Oil Company
Adlore “A.J.” Vadnais was still working for Northern Pacific Railroad when he and Louis Crawford partnered to start the White Bear Oil Company in...
History and Hospitality Abound at Gordy’s Steakhouse
Walking in to Gordy’s Steakhouse is like taking a trip back in time, when a night out meant sharply dressed couples enjoying sumptuous steaks and...
The Expansive Role of the Local Boards of Health
The town of White Bear was formed in 1858, as Minnesota became a state. The village of White Bear was incorporated out of the town in 1881, and...
Composing the History of White Bear Lake
Lakes and Legends set to music. Over the years, the long, rich history of White Bear Lake has been told in books, articles and anecdotes passed...
Local Winter Carnival Royalty Alums Share Their Favorite Moments Donning the Crown
According to Saint Paul Winter Carnival history, the event began as an answer by St. Paul business and civic leaders to an affront by East Coast...
Writer Joe Kimball Talks About His Book Secrets of the Congdon Mansion
Author Joe Kimball reflects on his years reporting on the case. On his way to Askov, Minnesota, on a Monday morning, Joe Kimball’s ears perked up at...
Fourth of July Fun
Birchwood’s Independence Day celebration is still going strong. Summer festivals are a tradition in many Minnesota communities, and Birchwood...
White Bear Water Ski Company Leaves Legacy on Bald Eagle Lake
Preservation project honors Tom Weinhagen and his legendary White Bear Water Ski Co. Say you discover an old pair of wooden water skis at an estate...
Manitou Magic
With Native American influences, stunning homes and an iconic bridge, Manitou Island has much to offer. Manitou Island has always been something of...
A History of White Bear State Tournaments
White Bear Bears competed in first state high school tournament in 1945. The Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament has long been a tradition...
Historic Fourth of July on White Bear Lake
With fireworks, parades, races and more, Independence Day has always been a celebrated event. Independence Day was and is celebrated in many ways...
History of White Bear Lake Area High School
A lesson from the halls of old WBHS. From the first classes being taught on the second floor of the building that still stands at the southeast...
