A young hobby photographer captures a macro view of nature. On a warm May day, Claire Lane headed out to her backyard in Mahtomedi with an iPhone...
Community
Pursuing Wellness This Winter
What does wellness mean to you? People often think of wellness as it pertains to physical health, yet it is so much more than that. Wellness is the...
Knitting Heritage
Makwa Studio is a local business owned by Maggie Thompson of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Thompson knits her cowls, scarves and...
Ice Boats at Sunrise
A hobby photographer captures a quintessential lake scene on a morning stroll. White Bear Lake residents Michael and Sylvia Lovett view the changing...
Golf for a Cause at the BEAR’ly Open
The BEAR’ly Open is back and better than ever. After a cancellation due to ice conditions in 2024, the BEAR’ly Open golf on ice event will return...
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...
Urban Dance Productions Starts a New Chapter
Living is a dance—flowing from one state to another, stretching through challenges and leaping in triumph. For siblings Ben Madrigal and Tessa...
Welcome the Winter Season at the Festival of Trees
It’s a winter wonderland at the White Bear Lake Armory. Celebrate the joy and community of the season with the White Bear Lake Area Historical...
Downtown
An award-winning photo captures delicate frost in downtown White Bear Lake. Some photographs are candid; some are planned. In the case of this image...
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...
Meet Filmmaker and Speech Phenom Mariam Elias-Danjuma
From stage to screen, Mariam Elias-Danjuma is just getting started. In the spring of 2024, thousands of students across the Metro celebrated years...
Lens on the Lake 2024 Winners
Explore the winning photos from our Lens on the Lake photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or flip...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on the Lake 2024
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the White Bear Lake community. From scenic vistas to cute candids, aerial views and...
The Unified White Bear Lake Area High School Campus Opens This Fall
This September, 9th through 12th graders at White Bear Lake Area High School (WBLAHS) are coming together under one roof with the opening of the new...
Studio Repose Offers Creative Internships to Students
At Studio Repose, students develop their leadership and creative skills beyond the canvas. Amid the beautiful exhibitions and celebrated...
Senior Spotlight Students Dedicated To Uplifting Others
Each year, area schools nominate incoming seniors who stand out in a variety of ways. It’s a highlight of the year for our magazine staff as we get...
Back to School Shopping Tips
The new school year is here, but it’s not too late to think about back-to-school clothes shopping. With a few tips and tricks, you can navigate the...
Boat Reflections
An award-winning photo captures the seasonal color palette. One spring morning, guided by the perfect morning light, Rachel Cain positioned her...
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...
Let’s Celebrate the Best of White Bear Lake 2024
Let’s celebrate the businesses and individuals who serve our communities so well. Life brings so many moments of celebration. A trip around the sun,...
