Enjoy music and community at the Manitou Days Beach Dance. Keep the celebration going following the Manitou Days Grand Parade at the annual Beach...
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A Guide To Communicating With Kids
Here’s a little secret: There’s not much difference in how we communicate with children vs. adults. The same rules apply. Effective communication...
Floristry North Blooms With Creativity
Kim and Mark Bauer realize their dream with Floristry North. Floristry North, a recent addition to downtown White Bear Lake, is a vibrant hub for...
The Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt Returns
The Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt will return to Podvin Park on March 28. Hosted by the White Bear Lake Police Department’s Community Emergency...
David Larochelle and the Magic of Storytelling
Children’s author David LaRochelle found his niche nearly 40 years ago. David LaRochelle has spent much of the last four decades bringing stories to...
Color and Texture at the Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition
Annual juried art exhibition highlights artists from White Bear Lake and beyond. It’s not too late to enjoy the creative work of regional artists at...
Miles for MnFIRE
Last autumn, Minnesota firefighters Kyle Bode and Doug Foote stopped at the White Bear Lake Fire Department on the eighth day of a 161-mile Miles...
Lawyer Charlene Brodie Finds Balance
Charlene Brodie brings lessons from the yoga mat to her law practice. For Charlene Brodie, the path to becoming an attorney in a later phase of her...
Heralds of Spring
Like prehistoric travelers, sandhill cranes fly overhead each spring, calling out to feathered friends ahead and down below. After spending their...
Alexis Lum Shares Her Hawaiian Culture With the Community
In August 2023, the world watched in horror as a series of wind-blown wildfires engulfed the town of Lāhainā on Maui’s northwest coast, taking the...
“What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory”
What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory by Bette Adriaanse and Brian Eno is a fun and inspiring read. With charming illustrations throughout, the little...
Chơnhạnh VũVân and Nicholas Langevin Are Twin Flames
A multicultural wedding honors both American and Vietnamese traditions. When Chơnhạnh VũVân and Nicholas Langevin met in 2015, they were University...
A Story to Swoon Over
Sisters Emily Arcand and Stephanie Phenow are lifelong readers—and lovers of rollicking and romantic happily-ever-afters. The duo launched...
Once Upon a June Day
Mahtomedi native Emma Richter tied the knot with Cameron Monson on June 14 at The Whim in Minneapolis. The wedding highlighted White Bear Lake area...
Showered in Flavor
Who says cake can only make an appearance at the wedding reception? Fresh lemon and almond extract marry to create this heavenly Lemon-Almond...
Cheers My Dears Shares How To Plan a Vow Renewal
Vow renewal ceremonies celebrate couples growing together. When Debby and Jim Dalfanso decided to renew their wedding vows for a milestone...
An Evening at The Charleston
The historic mansion provides a serene setting for one couple’s June nuptials. Leading up to Landon and Samantha (née Maul) Hoppe’s June wedding,...
Elevate Your Events With Drinks on Tap and Signature Cocktails
The vows are exchanged, the kiss has sealed the marriage—and now it’s time to celebrate in style. Add a memorable touch to your cocktail hour and...
Growing a Life Together
White Bear Township residents and small business owners Nick and Staci Andro will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this autumn. The couple...
Reyna’s Alterations Brings New Life To Wedding Heirlooms
Modern weddings bring heirlooms and heritage into focus. There’s a growing trend in the wedding industry—and it’s greater than basque waists and...
