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Outdoors
White Bear Lake Yacht Club Breaks Down the History of the A Scow
White Bear Lake sailors talk about their love for the A Scow. Nothing says “White Bear Lake” quite like a sailboat race on a summer’s evening....
Prairie Restorations Preserves the Beauty of Minnesota’s Native Plants
Prairie Restorations, Inc. restores and manages native plant communities in the White Bear Lake area and statewide. Devoting their time to...
Don’t Miss Vadnais Heights’ Heritage Days Aug. 16th, 18th and 19th
Heritage Days events are a must for the whole family. It’s time for the 43rd annual Heritage Days Celebration—three days of fun and excitement where...
How to Have a Summer Staycation in White Bear Lake
Why travel anywhere else, when you can enjoy a summer staycation in White Bear Lake, a city of lakes and legends? Whether you’ve lived here for 40...
Marketfest and Manitou Days Are Here to Keep You Entertained This Summer
Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate with White Bear Lake’s Marketfest and Manitou Days. Both month-long events will have a wide variety of...
It’s Time for Vadnais Heights’ Annual Ice Cream Social Music in the Park
A night of fun and food is ahead at Vadnais Heights’ Ice Cream Social, a tradition that has been going on for over 30 years. The social will be held...
Seniors Enjoy Summer with Bear Boating
Bear Boating gives seniors the opportunity to go out on the boat this summer. Feeling the sunshine on your skin, the breeze in your hair and the...
The DNR’s T.J. DeBates Offers Tips and Tricks for All Anglers on White Bear Lake
Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced angler, White Bear Lake caters to all levels of fishing experience. With the fishing opener this...
Sentinel of Solace
The Civil War monument honors those who served. The E.B. Gibbs Post of the Grand Army of the Republic was formed in late 1883 and officially...
Four Women Bike across the U.S. to Raise Awareness for Wild Lands
The sound of bicycle wheels on the hard ground followed Hannah Scott Field, Alex Benjamin, Katie Ledermann and Ariana Amini as they trekked across...
Four Area Growers Showcase Their Gardens in the 75th Annual Mahtomedi Garden Club Tour
For some, it’s the excitement of digging in the soil. For others, it’s the rewarding bloom of snow white dahlias unfolding in their yard, or...
Vadnais Heights’ Easter Egg Hunt Is Fun for All Ages
The annual Vadnais Heights Easter Egg Hunt in Community Park is almost as old as the city itself. People of all ages come together to create this...
Minnesota Ice
How the Millers impressed their neighbors with one simple act. Winter in Minnesota can mean many things. For some, it’s a time to cozy up by the...
Family-friendly Ice-fishing Event Supports Military Personnel Abroad
Support those who defend our country at the annual Holes 4 Heroes event. Featuring ice, fishing and fun—this event is a memorable one for the entire...
Fourth of July Fun
Birchwood’s Independence Day celebration is still going strong. Summer festivals are a tradition in many Minnesota communities, and Birchwood...
White Bear Water Ski Company Leaves Legacy on Bald Eagle Lake
Preservation project honors Tom Weinhagen and his legendary White Bear Water Ski Co. Say you discover an old pair of wooden water skis at an estate...
Big Fish
Local fishing addicts reveal their passion and share boatloads of expertise. For aspiring anglers, there is no Fishing University. Learning to catch...
Sailboat Chronicles: The White Bear Yacht Club and More
The lore and the lure of setting sail on White Bear Lake. Sails billow across the waters of White Bear Lake like windblown banners of royalty. This...
Dellwood’s Historic Pine Tree Apple Orchard
A family-run apple orchard continues its legacy in Dellwood. The roots of the Jacobson family apple orchard go back to 1904, when the first saplings...
