Local photographer captures northern lights from Matoska Park. “In late April, there had been a lot of aurora talk, so my daughter and I had been...
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Good Day to Go Sailing
Sailing at sunrise. When Mahtomedi hobby photographer Greg Karp scouts a great spot for a photo, he’ll return in the early morning or late evening...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lens on the Lake 2023 Winners
We're pleased to announce the winners for our 11th annual Lens on the Lake photo contest. Over the summer, we invited readers to share their...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on the Lake 2023
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...
Sometimes You Just Need Patience
Award-winning image captures the quiet love between sisters. White Bear Lake hobby photographer Michael Lovett was watching his two granddaughters...
Week Without Walls
White Bear Lake Area Schools teacher Lindsay Lamwers brought to life her long-held vision of a “Week Without Walls,” an innovative program where...
White Bear Superintendent Talks Changes for the District
White Bear superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak, "Dr. K," previews changes ahead for White Bear Lake Area Schools. Even as the superintendent of a large...
Get To Know Your 2023 Senior Spotlight Students
Meet area students who are pursuing their passions and leading their peers. Each year, White Bear Lake Magazine asks administrators and staff at...
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...
Celebrate Your Winners for Best of White Bear Lake 2023
Celebrate your Best of White Bear Lake 2023 Readers’ Choice Poll winners and finalists! It’s that time of the year again! Welcome to your annual...
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...
St. Paul Hiking Club Connects With Adventure
Locals find community and adventure with St. Paul Hiking Club. Hiking isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Or so it is for the St. Paul Hiking...
A Few Things That Make White Bear Lake the Best
A collection of places to explore and people that inspire. Each year, I’m given the great honor of sharing my White Bear Lake area “picks” as...
Submit Your Photos to Our Lens on the Lake Photo Contest
Throughout its pages, White Bear Lake Magazine showcases our lake community in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
New Interactive Map Highlights Pollinator Pathways
City of White Bear Lake creates an interactive map tracks area gardens. Take a walk around White Bear Lake, and it won’t take long to realize the...
