Launch into summer fun with these local activities. Summertime is here at last. And though this season brings the gorgeous warm days we’ve been...
Community
Finding the Spirit of White Bear Lake
Passion, resilience, creativity: this is the spirit of White Bear Lake. If a community is only as special as the people that call it home, White...
Lens on the Lake 2022: Submissions Open in August
White Bear Lake Magazine enjoys showcasing the lake community in a number of ways, and that includes sharing readers’ points of view through what...
A Community of Artists
White Bear Lake is a sea of creatives. In this artistic community, two of my favorite artists are Allen Christian and Mary Jane LaVigne. Known...
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...
White Bear Lake’s Marketfest Starts This June
Enjoy summer fun at White Bear Lake’s 31st annual Marketfest. Since its humble beginnings three decades ago, Marketfest has established itself as...
Oneka Elementary Teaches Children About Gardening
Elementary students cultivate lessons of community. There are few things more heartwarming than watching a child engage with nature. And, at schools...
An Evening Paddle by the Mahtomedi Community Education Dragon Boat Team
An Evening Paddle by the Mahtomedi Community Education Dragon Boat Team. For over 25 years, Debbie Hartmann has pursued her passion for wildlife and...
Tommy, Ready to Play!
On a clear summer evening, Craig Drake, who placed first in our 2021 Lens on the Lake Photo Contest, captured this image of his grand-dog, sitting...
More Than A Cup of Coffee
A generation gathers at Keys Café each week for a morning sip and conversation. Every Tuesday morning at Keys Café starts the same as it has for...
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...
Ice, Ice, Baby
Winning photo captures frozen beauty of the lake. Stephanie Herington nabbed this shot by Manitou Island, near where the dinghy boats are stored in...
Just for Guys
Historic shop gives great cuts. Benny’s Barbershop has been a staple in downtown White Bear Lake since 1936, making it one of the oldest businesses...
Day at the Beach (Memorial Beach in Winter)
Get to know a winner in our annual photo contest. On a sunny winter day, Lauren Meyer, who placed first in our 2020 Lens on the Lake Photo Contest,...
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...
Post-Pandemic College Admissions
University applications may look a bit different in 2021. Planning for college can be an exciting time for families. Touring your dream school,...
Lens on the Lake 2021 Photo Contest Winners
Competition was stiff this year for the annual Lens on the Lake photo contest, but after the dust settled, the judges picked the winning images in...
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...
