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...
Outdoors
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...
Frozen
Enjoy the uniquely northern sport of ice fishing. With a motto that aptly states, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” well, we all know just how important those...
Tamarack Nature Center Offers Educational Activities for All Ages
Tamarack Nature Center offers activities for all ages to learn more about the environment we live in. Broaden your understanding and experience with...
Pack Your Picnic Basket and Head to One of These Local Parks
Scenic areas to lay down your blanket and snack on the most essential picnic items. When the weather starts warming up and the grass becomes...
White Bear Lake Parks by the Numbers
Here’s a numerical look at what goes into the beautiful parks and facilities throughout the city of White Bear Lake. Andy Wietecki, parks and...
It’s Easy Being Green: How to Combat Climate Change in Your Community
Environmentalists say local advocacy is key to combating climate change. Karol Durdle saw the effects of climate change first hand in Lesotho. The...
‘All Big Smiles’: Let Bull Moose Patrol Lead Your Next Camping Trip
Lino Lakes local hosts the camping trips of a lifetime. Scott Oeth has always been an outdoorsman. From being in Boy Scouts as a child (including...
Learn the Joy of Kiteboarding at Lakawa
Lakawa in White Bear Lake has the gear and know-how to help you enjoy this fast-paced activity. Whether it’s in the ocean, on land or snow-covered...
Local Couple Creates ‘Aaron’s Playground’ in Memory of Late Son
Mahtomedi couple creates Aaron's Playground in memory of their son. Losing a loved one is always painful, but the grief after the loss of a child...
