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...
editor’s note
Welcome to the January/February 2025 Issue
Welcome to the first issue of the new year. By now, meals have been enjoyed, traditions embraced and gifts shared—including more than a few...
Welcome to the November/December 2024 Issue
For many families throughout the world, food is what brings us together. That has always been the case in my home, and I look forward to the holiday...
Welcome to the September/October 2024 Issue
My family loves to host—it’s a trait that no doubt has been passed through the generations on both sides. As a kid, every important occasion was...
Welcome to the July/August 2024 Issue
Welcome to our annual Best of White Bear Lake issue! This issue is a favorite of our staff each year, as we reflect on the outstanding people and...
Welcome to the May/June 2024 Issue
A few years ago, in a moment of fascination and a bit of boredom, I flipped on the TV show Tidying up with Marie Kondo. It was well past the show’s...
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...
Welcome to the January/February 2024 Issue
Something that has stood out to me during my two years overseeing White Bear Lake Magazine is the closeness of this community—a dedication of...
Welcome to the November/December 2023 Issue
The holidays are my favorite time of year. Though spring is my pick for best season, and autumn is home to my ideal wardrobe—the holidays have that...
Welcome to the September/October 2023 Issue
If you’ve followed along with my recent editor’s notes, you may recall that I’ve been busy planning my own backyard wedding this year. And while...
Welcome to the July/August 2023 Issue
Welcome to the Best of White Bear Lake issue. As you read this, I hope you’re enjoying the best of these long summer days we spend seven months...
Welcome to the May/June 2023 Issue
Growing up, I was lucky enough to have a backyard oasis within my sprawling suburban neighborhood. It didn’t include ponies or a playground, but it...
Welcome to the March/April Issue
Spring always feels like art to me. More than any other season, it presents a fresh canvas, with pops of color—pinks, greens, blues—to be enjoyed...
Welcome to the January/February 2023 Issue
Wellness is hard to pin down. Every person has a different approach to their overall health—from prioritizing food or fitness to weekly visits to a...
Welcome to the November/December 2022 Issue
’Tis the season of family, festivities and an abundance of chaos! It’s been exactly a year since I hosted my family’s Thanksgiving gathering for the...
Welcome to the September/October 2022 Issue
What does it mean to be a lifelong learner? I’ve heard it mentioned before (I’m sure you have too) and, just two years out of school, I have in fact...
Welcome to the July/August 2022 Issue
Welcome to our most beloved issue of the year—the annual Best of White Bear Lake Reader’s Choice Poll, where we recognize your favorite businesses...
Welcome to the May/June 2022 Issue
A year ago, I was in the midst of great change. With my gaze set on an open road, I left the familiarity of life in the Pacific Northwest for a...
Welcome to the March/April 2022 Issue
Spring has always been my favorite time of year. Shedding winter layers for bright colors, watching green buds spring from retreating snow, basking...
Welcome to the January/February 2022 Issue
For all the fuss we Minnesotans make about winter, there is something truly special about this season. Even after the holidays wind down and the air...
