Summer is the best time to celebrate a milestone, though I am definitely biased. I was born during strawberry season, and picking the vibrant fruits...
editor’s note
Welcome to the May/June 2026 Issue
There is so much to be learned from nature. Spring reminds me of this as the songbirds return and vibrant green fiddleheads uncurl from the earth....
Welcome to the March/April 2026 Issue
As a child, I fell deeply in love with reading. On bike trips to the library as a preteen, I would often tow an empty children’s bike trailer to...
Welcome to the January/February 2026 Issue
I’ve always been drawn to my family’s history. From a young age, I spent hours of family gatherings holed up in closets with albums and boxes of...
Welcome to the November/December 2025 Issue
As time passes, it’s beautiful to recognize the moments that become memories. I think it’s one of the most brilliant parts of aging, collecting core...
Welcome to the September/October 2025 Issue
Welcome to our education, homes and arts issue! It’s that time of year again: back to school and back to the swing of things. As the summer wanes, I...
Welcome to the July/August 2025 Issue
Every summer is ripe with opportunity. It can be challenging to decide what projects to take on, where to travel for warm weather activities and how...
Welcome to the May/June 2025 Issue
There’s nothing better than a clear summer night, when the stars shine clear in the dark sky. I often stop and stare on my way back inside after...
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...
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...
