I’m very familiar with existing in a gray area. While that could be a joke about slush season here in Minnesota, what I’m referring to is how my...
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Mahtomedi Home Blends East Coast and Midwest Design Styles
For one Mahtomedi couple, building a new home on the shores of White Bear Lake was a chance to match their lifestyle to their living space. After...
The Journey to Digital Well-being
People are stepping up to support youth mental health in a changing world. White Bear Lake resident Katherine “K.K.” Myers is no stranger to the...
Announcing the Best of White Bear Lake 2025 Finalists
We invited readers to vote for the best the White Bear Lake area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...
Add a Dash of Wellness With Staple Spices
Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As Springtime rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...
Welcome to the January/February 2025 Issue
Welcome to the first issue of the new year. By now, meals have been enjoyed, traditions embraced and gifts shared—including more than a few...
Explore What Wedding Bakers and Makers Bring to the Table
Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving. The tiered white wedding...
Editors Share Stories From Their Unique Weddings
The celebration of love and the start of a new chapter—weddings bring together family, friends and cherished traditions while creating new memories...
Explore a Picturesque Wedding at 7 Vines Vineyard
Featuring a trolley ride from the church to the reception—this classic wedding has it all. Growing up in St. Paul, Megan Talbot (née Conley)...
Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue
For many families throughout the world, food is what brings us together. That has always been the case in my home, and I look forward to the holiday...
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...
7 Vines Vineyard and Winery Celebrates Seventh Anniversary
Family vineyard and winery celebrates a milestone anniversary. Nestled in the countryside of Dellwood is 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery, a space both...
Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company Shares New Holiday Recipes
Jenny Ramseth of Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company brings simple ways to spice up seasonal feasts. For the holiday feasting season,...
Welcome to the September/October 2024 Issue
My family loves to host—it’s a trait that no doubt has been passed through the generations on both sides. As a kid, every important occasion was...
Your Ultimate Grad Party Punch List
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
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...
Leona Rose Interiors Brings Modern Taste To Rustic Cabin
Welcome to the Northwoods. Passion for design pours out of Kelly McGauley. The owner of White Bear Lake-based Leona Rose Interiors, McGauley says...
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,...
Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue
Welcome to our annual Best of White Bear Lake issue! This issue is a favorite of our staff each year, as we reflect on the outstanding people and...
A Guide to the No-Prep Picnic
Set out on your summer adventures with local grab-and-go provisions. Patio season may be in full swing—but so is picnic season! There’s something...
