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Bring a Fresh Dip Recipe to Your Table
Brighten up gatherings with delicious takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers. Whether your...
Embrace Summer With Seasonal Flavors
This Best of White Bear Lake issue is worth celebrating! If you’re in the market for a party this season, you might be looking for a “best of” bite...
Enjoy the 2025 Dog Days of White Bear Lake This May
Dog owners and lovers will unite on May 17 for the ninth annual celebration of Dog Days of White Bear Lake. Organized by Indulge Salon and Spa, the...
True North Travel Co. Shares Ways To Wander Wisely
Travel agent Mallory Tolbert shares her tips for sustainable and regenerative adventures. Mallory Tolbert, owner of White Bear Lake’s True North...
The Boat Builder Chronicles of White Bear Lake
Jay Rendall’s upcoming book focuses on an early industry of White Bear Lake. Time is the builder of history. As the years stack up, moments are...
“Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the World’s Soil”
What does earth sound like? This is a question that artist Brianna Harrington asks in her series Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the...
Give the Gift of Backyard Birding
Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder...
Meet Anna, Babs and Dart
Anna Rauk Mitchell is a veterinarian at Birch Lake Animal Hospital whose dogs, Babs and Dart, have unique backstories from Up North. Mitchell, in...
All Seasons Wild Bird Store Shares How to Feather the Nest
Birds are welcome additions to any outdoor landscape. As we take an extra look at outdoor living in this issue, why not educate ourselves about...
Ice-Out Contest
When will the ice go out on the lakes? It’s anyone’s guess. For another year, White Bear Lake residents are invited to predict the ice-out date on...
Faces of White Bear
If you’re looking to discover new outdoor spots in White Bear Lake, check out the campus of White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA). On display this...
White Bear Area Senior Center Creates Opportunities To Connect
Finding community is important at every stage of life. For seniors, local opportunities abound at White Bear Area Senior Center. “We’re here for...
Inside the Children’s Theatre Company’s Costume Closet
Wardrobe assistant Emily Jannusch takes us behind the scenes at Children’s Theatre Company. Audience members file into the United-Health Group Stage...
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...
Lake Country Legacy Celebrates 45 Years This April
A beloved bookstore celebrates a milestone anniversary this spring. On April 1, 1980, five women turned their love of books into a bona fide passion...
“Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”
One of my favorite books of 2025 may be nearly two decades old, but that isn’t going to stop me from recommending it wholeheartedly to everyone I...
Emma Whitney Beauty Shares Timeline for Perfect Wedding Skin
An esthetician offers a handy timeline for event-ready skin. As wedding photos have become increasingly high-res and high-end over the decades,...
How To Save Mementos and Memories From Your Wedding
Hold your memories close with these preservation and care tips. Every wedding day inevitably reaches its conclusion. The vows are made, the marriage...
A.B. Ellie Helps Brides Find the Perfect Wedding Accessories
A.B. Ellie is helping brides say “I do” to the perfect wedding accessories. When it comes to curating one’s bridal look, there’s more than one way...
