Volunteering is a rewarding way to help in the community. If you find yourself with some free time on your hands once the kids head back to school,...
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Five Design Tips to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming
Gear up to host friends and family this fall with expert advice. Walk through your front door and try to visualize it as a guest; what do you...
Preserving the Harvest
Michelle Bruhn shares her favorite methods for saving summer’s bounty. Hello, fresh and local Minnesota-grown produce! The sheer number and...
Simply the Best
The annual Best Of issue of White Bear Lake Magazine is always one of my favorites. I spend a lot of time searching for “bests”—the best local...
A Taste of Spring
Herbaceous perennials offer early-season bounty. Spring is finally here! There’s nothing quite like seeing those first furls of green making their...
From Mimosa to ‘Mom-osa’
Just add champagne to take Mother’s Day Brunch to a new level with this twist on an old favorite. Looking for a quick way to celebrate mom on...
White Bear Lake’s Best Bar Shares a Summer Cocktail Recipe
Washington Square Bar & Grill's cucumber lemonade is a refreshing adult take on a classic drink. The weather is warm—and we’ve been inside for a...
Skip the Gym and Stay Fit with YMCA’s Online Offerings
YMCA rolls out online youth programs and exercise classes. With COVID-19 and the ensuing closures affecting all workout facilities, the YMCA,...
Diners Review Acqua, White Bear Lake’s Best Restaurant
OpenTable reviews for Acqua are a thing of beauty. "Acqua on White Bear Lake is one of the Twin Cities primo dining experiences!” Posted on...
A Q+A with One of White Bear Lake’s Best Interior Designers
Christina Lynn Interiors was a runner-up for Best Interior Designer in the Best of White Bear Lake 2020. Our homes are our havens—and never more so...
Podcast Pick: ‘Imagined Life’ is the History of People You Think You Know
Imagined Life paints an intimate picture of the lives of well-known figures by placing listeners in their shoes. Podcast: Imagined Life Avg. Episode...
Local Art Student Captures Dancing Colors in Stunning Photograph
Artwork from a local student. Art student Lily Vanderwood used her photography skills—and a digital camera—to capture this image of her sister....
5 Ways May is Celebrated Around the World
Learn about global traditions that celebrate the beginning of spring. The May Day festival is an ancient celebration in the northern hemisphere. In...
3 Parenting Book Picks from Lake Country Booksellers
Suzy Fruncillo of Lake Country Booksellers recommends three books that provide insight and advice. What to Expect the First Year, Third Edition, by...
A Need for Mead: White Bear Meadery Offers a Minnesotan Take on an Ancient Beverage
White Bear Meadery recreates a Viking classic. Located next to a gun shop and nestled near the junction of County Road East and Highway 61 stands...
This Smoky Chicken Mac N Cheese Recipe is Perfect for Cooking with Kids
This protein-rich take on a family favorite is easy to put together, with plenty of moments to get kids involved. This protein-rich take on a family...
Local High School Student is ‘Learning to Let Go’ Through Art
White Bear Lake High Area High School student Rebekah Lillo created this intriguing work in gouache. White Bear Lake High Area High School student...
Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits Serves Up Creative Winter Cocktails
Cocktail suggestions from Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits. Tom Boland, owner of Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits in White Bear Lake, shares recipes...
3 Crowd-pleasing Recipes from Kowalski’s
Kowalski’s culinary and branding director Rachael Perron shares some recipes perfect for holiday entertaining. You’ve read about Kowalski’s new...
Pairing Sips and Reads for the Summer
Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits in White Bear Lake shares some picks. Elevated’s Tom Boland says, “For spirits, we’re excited about Tattersall’s...