
Explore a Picturesque Wedding at 7 Vines Vineyard
Featuring a trolley ride from the church to the reception—this classic wedding has it all. Growing up in St. Paul, Megan Talbot (née Conley)...

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...

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...

Drops of Spring
A young hobby photographer captures a macro view of nature. On a warm May day, Claire Lane headed out to her backyard in Mahtomedi with an iPhone...
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Cerenity Senior Care
Cerenity White Bear Lake has deep community roots, serving the area for over 60 years. We offer a continuum of care: Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care and Rehabilitation. Our remodeled 43-unit assisted living apartment community, The Residence, is conveniently connected to the skilled nursing facility and provides a range of services. Cerenity Senior Care 651.232.1818 Open 24 hours Facebook: Cerenity Senior...
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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...
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...
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...
“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
Hanfil Performing Arts Center Presents “Anything Goes”
The SS American sets sail, and protocol and convention come to the fore as two unlikely couples embark on the road to true love aided by a crew of...
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...
Shred Right at Kowalski’s During Earth Month
Did you know your home shredding is not recyclable through your residential recycling program? This Earth Month, Kowalski’s and Great River Greening...
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...
Ramsey County Master Gardener Plant Sale 2025
The sale includes a large selection of native plants, vegetables, favorite and unique varieties of tomatoes, herbs, annual and perennial flowers,...
Dog Days WBL
Stroll about with your pooch in downtown White Bear Lake or just come and feel all the canine love! Dog rescue groups and vendors. All around 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...
Bald Eagle Lake Art Crawl 2025
Experience a one-of-a-kind art event where creativity meets the beauty of nature. The Bald Eagle Lake Art Crawl celebrates community, creativity and...
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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