When I was in school, I made a goal for myself to say “yes” more. It was a decision inspired by the 2008 rom-com Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey;...
Outdoors
White Bear Lake Sailor Has Olympic Dreams
Lara Dallman-Weiss heads to Paris to test her mettle with the best sailors in the world. Speaking with Olympic sailor Lara Dallman-Weiss—who grew up...
Celebrate the Fourth in White Bear Lake
Enjoy Independence Day festivities on the lake. Don your stars and stripes, and head to White Bear Lake this Fourth of July for a festive...
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...
Meet the Off the Edge Dragon Boat Team
Local dragon boat team pursues paddling synchronicity. A four-person rowing shell and a 20-person dragon boat are each 40 feet long. Oars propel...
BEAR’ly Open Announces Cancelation for 2024
The annual golf on ice event is cancelled, but other associated events remain scheduled. Due to the record-breaking warm temperatures this winter,...
How Ox Sweat Sauna Heats Things Up
Hugo resident brings portability to a popular wellness practice. In these long winter months, Minnesotans are known to embrace the cold. Polar...
Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown White Bear Lake
Celebrate the holidays in downtown White Bear Lake. Whether holiday gift giving comes as a joy or stress this season, a collection of events in...
Next Bend Birding Tours: Beauty in Our Backyards
Eco-tour business brings national clients to see the beauty in our backyard. When photographer and birding guide Kyle Te Poel was 5 years old, he...
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...
Looking Forward to Fireworks on White Bear Lake
Every year, White Bear Lake produces a magnificent fireworks display on Independence Day, bringing together families and friends for a tradition...
How To Plan Your North Shore Itinerary
I may be biased as a Minnesota native, but there’s nothing like making a trip up to the North Shore. Each season brings something new to discover....
Summer Explore List
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...
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...
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...
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...
Have a Ball
A fresh twist on classic yard games. Make the most of the warm, sunshine-filled days with these unique twists on classic summer yard games; some can...
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...
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...
