Head to the Wedding Expo for a chance to win a gift basket from Revive Salon! The Wedding Expo is returning for its 33rd year at the White Bear...
February 2018
Helping Through Hockey
Local organization let’s kids don skates and hit the ice. Becki Boldt, mom and executive director of Hockey Moms USA, always had a passion for...
Superbowl 52 Kickoff at Mad Jacks
Great food, delicious drinks and 35 televisions make for a superb Super Bowl soiree. Julie Linaman has worked at Mad Jacks—as a server, then a...
The History and Impact of White Bear Oil Company
Adlore “A.J.” Vadnais was still working for Northern Pacific Railroad when he and Louis Crawford partnered to start the White Bear Oil Company in...
Local Woman Makes Blankets That Combine Warmth with Kindness
A cozy blanket is something people crave during the winter months as they stare out their frosty windows, sipping hot cocoa. Founder of All the...
Lens on the Lake: Moonlight Masterpiece
Ethereal photo garners honorable mention in the Nature and Wildlife category. Partial solar eclipses are rare. But the mother of all eclipses, a...
Pursuing Their Passions
Gentry Academy allows students to follow their dreams, while providing a top-notch education. The Northeast Suburban area’s newest high school was...
Best Friends Become Business Owners at the Hair Bar
Heather Olson and Dena Mielzarek clicked over clipping hair. Both starting at the same salon at the same time, they quickly became friends. “We...
The Gift of Song
Mahtomedi Music Faculty Concert raises money for fine arts scholarships. Since 1988, audiences of all ages have attended a local concert in support...
Minnesota Ice
How the Millers impressed their neighbors with one simple act. Winter in Minnesota can mean many things. For some, it’s a time to cozy up by the...
Doula Kim Williams Is the Perfect Labor Companion
Having a baby can be overwhelming and scary sometimes, but certified doula Kim Williams has the experience and passion to help women through these...
White Bear Lake Woman Named as President of National Association of Women Lawyers
As the current president of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), Angela Beranek Brandt helps women in the legal profession overcome...
Hannah and Marissa Brandt Will Represent Their Home Countries in the Pyeongchang Olympics
On February 9th, the Olympic torch will once again light up our living rooms. We’ll huddle up on the couch next to family and friends. We’ll cheer...
