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...
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The Loon Whisperer of White Bear Lake
The Minnesota state bird is Ellen Maas’ lifelong passion. Loons have been a part of Ellen Maas’ life for as long as she can remember. The retired...
Wave of Change
Wave of Change, a fiber sculpture created by artist Barbara Riegel Bend, seems to be in motion, turning stiff metal zippers and fabric into...
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...
Two Children’s Books by Local Authors
We are lucky to have many local authors who write books in every genre. Here are two incredible children’s book authors from our community to check...
Scruff Life Photography Specializes in Pet Portraits
Photographer has devoted her career to capturing pets and their humans. Photographer Lauren Joarnt often has her hands full with her clients. They...
“Birding to Change the World”
This time of year always puts me in the mood for books that feed the excitement to spend as many hours as possible outside again. Birding to Change...
Life on the Road With Ad-Van-Tures Over 50
Tracey Tischler shares her van life adventures to inspire the over-50 crowd. Tracey Tischler is embracing life’s second half in a big way: on the...
Best Brunch Cocktails for Mother’s Day
Add some sparkle to your Mother’s Day brunch with a collection of crowd-pleasing Mimosas and Bellinis. On Mother’s Day, many families around White...
Marketfest 2024 Is Nearly Here
Theme weeks bring a unique element to Marketfest. Marketfest is nearly here! Starting in early June, each Thursday will bring a dazzling display of...
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...
Styling for Airport Travel
When it comes to travel and airport style, striking the right balance between fashion and comfort is key to making a stylish statement. Airport...
Dancing Through Life at the White Bear Center for the Arts
Local dance artist Jan Chamberlin is passionate about the profound impact that dance can have in the community. After studying dance in New York...
Revival Parenting Shares New Perspectives on Childrearing
Amanda Carrara helps clients learn new ways to relate to their kids—and to their own childhoods. When Covid-19 hit in early 2020, most parents found...
Lakeshore Players Theatre Announces March Show
Lakeshore Players Theatre production, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, opens March 8. In this liminal space between winter and...
Healing Through Art at White Bear Center for the Arts
Jeni O’Brien discovered her love for clay in 2021 when she started taking clay classes at White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA). She decided to give...
Celebratory Reads for Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month has arrived! Observe the strength and sacrifice of women this March by digging into these new releases by female authors....
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,...
Painting the Seasons
Joshua Cunningham is an award-winning local painter, who paints en plein air, which is French for “in open air.” This means that he brings his...
“You Go Girl” Podcast Brings Women Together
Lisa Najarian is on a mission to bring women together. Friendship is essential to wellness. It’s an idea that’s not lost on Grant resident Lisa...
