
Announcing the Best of White Bear Lake 2025 Finalists
We invited readers to vote for the best the White Bear Lake area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...

The Women Collective Looks to Uplift and Inspire
The Women Collective is a retail experience by and for women. Amelia Reigstad began 2024 with a word of the year: purpose. A former strategic...

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...

The Journey to Digital Well-being
People are stepping up to support youth mental health in a changing world. White Bear Lake resident Katherine “K.K.” Myers is no stranger to the...
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Kowalski’s Markets
Our markets were created out of our family's love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they'd love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well organized. It's the kind of place you'll feel comfortable running into for a quick gift or a forgotten item. Most importantly, it's a place where you can shop at your own pace, mingle freely with staff and friends, and discover something new each time you visit. Whether it's your first time shopping...
Noteworthy
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...
Loving Lemonade
This low-ABV berry lemonade cocktail is as refreshing as they come. Lemony and tart with complex undertones and a delightful pucker, it goes down...
“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...
Events
Just Between Friends White Bear Lake Spring Sale
Come shop the White Bear Lake sale with over 300 families in our area participating. The event is free to shop and everyone is welcome. When you...
Waterfall Forest Paint Class
This fun and beautiful waterfall Forest paint class will be offered in the evening for anyone looking to try out a paint class or just want an...
Enchanted Plants: A Botanical Book Launch
Join local author Amber Guetebier (Varla A. Ventura) to celebrate the release of her latest book, Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore...
Earth Day Cleanup
Help us celebrate Earth Day and give back to our planet by volunteering. We'll tidy up the grounds and trails, remove invasive plants and get the...
WBL Area Educational Foundation’s 25th Annual Golf Tournament
We are delighted to announce that the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation 25th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on June 16, 2025 at Oak...
In This Issue

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 White Bear Lake and Bald Eagle Lake in the annual...

Welcome to the March/April 2025 Issue
I’m very familiar with existing in a gray area. While that could be a joke about slush season here in Minnesota, what I’m referring to is how my birth year—1998—has put me in a unique position. I’m...

Mahtomedi Home Blends East Coast and Midwest Design Styles
For one Mahtomedi couple, building a new home on the shores of White Bear Lake was a chance to match their lifestyle to their living space. After selling their year-round home and a getaway cabin,...

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 spring is First Person Plural, an installation...

Loving Lemonade
This low-ABV berry lemonade cocktail is as refreshing as they come. Lemony and tart with complex undertones and a delightful pucker, it goes down swimmingly. It’s perfect for any gathering. 1 cup...
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