Fresno peppers (2,500–10,000 SHU) resemble red jalapeños. Though they can be hotter than jalapeños, they are often sweeter and have a pronounced...

Fresno peppers (2,500–10,000 SHU) resemble red jalapeños. Though they can be hotter than jalapeños, they are often sweeter and have a pronounced...
White Bear Lake Area Schools teacher Lindsay Lamwers brought to life her long-held vision of a “Week Without Walls,” an innovative program where...
Just in time for the start of the school year—Throwback is a young adult novel by Maurene Goo that begins with Sam, a Generation Z Korean-American...
Local ceramic artist Tori Poeschl began her pottery journey in a North Carolina clay studio, where she spent two years honing her craft. “Clay keeps...
The best is yet to come! Here are a few new releases from Minnesota authors that are on my must-read list for 2023: First up is fiction release...
During the March equinox this year, Spirit Bear, a metal sculpture created by renowned artist Robin Tost, arrived at its new home at White Bear...
Every year, White Bear Lake produces a magnificent fireworks display on Independence Day, bringing together families and friends for a tradition...
The blazer is a wardrobe classic that comes in a variety of silhouettes, fabrications, colors and prints, and adds a polished, sophisticated feel to...
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....
A great, long-lasting wardrobe requires care and thought when it comes to laundry. While I typically advise clients to invest in quality pieces,...
Some things are just meant to be. Take the story of Sara Nintzel and Dana Jacobs. When Nintzel moved into Jacobs’ North Oaks neighborhood in 2017...
Buna means “coffee” in Amharic, but for Megan Lee, it represents much more. “We have gained many friends, who are Ethiopian or Eritrean immigrants,”...
Michelle Bruhn is no stranger to this community and these pages. From her half-acre backyard in White Bear Lake, Bruhn has worked to build...
Throughout the winter months, you may have caught a glimpse of Bear Spirit making its way across White Bear Lake through different venues. The...
Our homes provide us with comfort, a familiar environment and the feeling of stability. Why should that have to change as we get older? Recently,...
Since 2015, White Bear Lake has been host to Bear Boating, a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. The organization provides...
Long before my family became the fish fanatics they are today, the only fish I could get any of them to eat was Beer-Battered Cod. All fish lovers...
Best of White Bear Lake 2023 Guidelines … Let’s step into 2023 with a spirit of gratitude and support for White Bear Lake and the local businesses...
"Think big, start small and be specific." It is a new year, and many readers aim to improve their nutrition, get back into the gym and be healthier...
How to maintain a radiant complexion year-round. We all know winter in Minnesota can be a beautiful sight, but it can also be downright damaging to...