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...
Community
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...
On a Roll
Lake Links Association continues efforts to connect communities. Construction for the Lake Links Trail continues after approval of $3.6 million in...
Smooth Sailing
White Bear Sailing School Celebrates 65 years. Gliding through the fresh-water waves in the midst of White Bear Lake are the sailors of White Bear...
Meet the Best of White Bear Lake 2021
A nautical nod to the 2021 Best of White Bear Lake. Ahoy, mateys! It’s time to celebrate. Once again, we asked, and you weighed in on your favorite...
They’re Back!
Manitou Days and Marketfest make it feel like summer again. Join the town in a kickoff to summer. Manitou Days is back on this year with all of your...
On the Road Again
White Bear Mitsubishi partners with community-based 'Wheels for Women' program. Several single moms without reliable transportation—some of them...
Circling the Sailboat
Swirling, sun-kissed clouds make for a serene, award-winning photo. Jean Auger considers herself a “photographer for fun.” She regularly gets up...
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....
Glory Days
New band Luutsön creates a legacy. When asked how it feels to be making music with his fellow bandmates, Seth Bostrom says it’s one of his favorite...
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...
Community Driven, Community Focused
ReGrow White Bear Lake supports downtown businesses. When downtown White Bear Lake faced the brunt of the pandemic in early spring, ReGrow White...
A Bridge to Beauty
Unique frost makes for a picturesque scene on Manitou Island. Nature, in all her unbridled beauty, frequently puts on a dazzling display for all to...
