What’s for Brunch?
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, such as Valentine’s Day or bridal or baby shower? Look no further. This Berry Brûlée...
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...
GoodThings Café Continues the Grandma’s Bakery Legacy
A family-owned retailer celebrates 50 years with the opening of a new café. Much has changed over the past 50 years, both near and far. But in White...
Home of the Wobbler
An award-winning image captures a beloved backyard visitor. Sometimes, you need not go far for an exceptional photograph. For White Bear Lake...
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Kids Under Construction Preschool
We have a passion for providing the utmost in early childhood education for families in White Bear Lake and the surrounding area. Kids Under Construction is a high-quality, part-time preschool program with an academic and fine arts focus. Our outstanding staff is committed to helping build a firm foundation for your child's future in preschool and beyond. Come explore with us! Kids Under Construction Preschool 651.762.9596 Facebook: Kids Under Construction Educational Preschool Instagram:...
Noteworthy
The New Workplace Wear
COVID-19 transformed virtually every aspect of our lives, including the way we dress for work. As time passes, we are seeing more companies asking...
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...
What’s for Brunch?
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, such as Valentine’s Day or bridal or baby shower? Look no further. This Berry Brûlée...
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....
Events
White Bear Lake Food Trucks Spring Fling
It's time to shake off those winter blues and embrace the arrival of spring at the White Bear Lake Food Truck Spring Fling. Don't miss out on...
Spirit of White Bear Lake 5K 5 Mile
The course is flat and fast—much of it is on the Mark Sather Trail along White Bear Lake. Start and finish is near the BoatWorks Commons, 4495 Lake...
Spirit of White Bear Lake 5K, 5 Mile
roSpirit of White Bear Lake 5K run/walk or 5 Mile run. The first of four Strive Scholarship races planned for 2024. This course is flat and fast...
Seed Library Grand Opening
The Willdwood Library Seed Library will be a community resource that allows people to “borrow” from a diverse selection of seeds to take home for...
“Sophie Wirth, The Camp That’s Near The Lake” with Laura Weber
Between the world wars, hundreds of poor Eastern European Jewish immigrant residents of St. Paul’s West Side flats eagerly boarded trains or buses...
Micronesian Outrigger Sailing in Mni Sota Makoce
The University of Minnesota presents its native canoe program with Vince Diaz and Dan Keefe. This multimedia presentation will introduce The Native...
Women’s Strength Training: An Intro to Lifting Weights
Strength training has many health benefits, such as building muscle, increasing bone density, improving metabolism and preventing injury, but it...
Merrick’s Bowl-A-Thon
Considered our most fun fundraiser, Merrick’s Bowl-A-Thon is a client-focused and family-friendly event for all ages and bowling abilities. Proceeds...
Puzzling History
Do you love jigsaw puzzles? How about historic photos? Then this is the event for you. Grab your friends or come with your family for a fun and...
Dog Days WBL
Stroll about with your pooch in downtown White Bear Lake or just come and feel all the canine love. Cool down your paws in a doggie pool Relax on a...
In This Issue
Meet Your Best of White Bear Lake 2024 Finalists
Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the White Bear Lake area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the votes are tallied. Now, it’s time to meet the...
Welcome to the March/April 2024 Issue
In this day and age, there are many who wonder whether something’s been lost. Towns aren’t as safe anymore. Neighbors aren’t as helpful as they used to be. Society is worse off than it was before. I...
How To Contribute to White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
Take care when cleaning out your loved one’s home—some artifacts may be vital to your community’s heritage. Our lives are stories ever unfolding. Each year brings memories and memorabilia—high...
Couple Creates Their Forever Home in North Oaks
From city streets to a wooded retreat. We all dream of what life might look like when retirement comes—a vacation across the globe, a sparkling new motorcycle or perhaps an in-ground pool with...
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 themselves navigating the strange limbo of...