White Bear Lake resident Kent Whitworth shares his take on the Fort Snelling naming controversy. Several years ago, the Minnesota Historical Society...
January 2020
Lens on the Lake Winner Perfectly Captures Winter’s Essence
We think Bill Eaves' photo Ice Boats perfectly captures the mood of winter. White Bear Lake resident Bill Eaves’ photo Ice Boats took first place in...
Half a Century Later, No Curtain Call in Sight for Century College’s Theater Department
A look into Century College’s theater department. Century College’s theater department was founded 51 years ago and has since thrived as a vibrant...
White Bear Lake Police Department Creates ‘Ambassadors’ with Citizens Academy
The citizens academy gives participants an inside view of the White Bear Lake Police Department. No one likes getting pulled over for a speeding...
Shunned by the Sport He Loved, Hockey Icon Henry Boucha Found New Meaning in His Heritage
Hockey icon Henry Boucha finds himself in his Ojibwa heritage. Fifty years after his memorable Minnesota High School hockey tournament performance...
High School Artist Experiments with Gouache and Impressionism
A White Bear Lake Area High School Student discovers gouache. White Bear Lake High Area High School student Lynn Fastner painted this untitled work...
Meet Ember Island, White Bear Lake’s High School Supergroup
Four White Bear Lake Area high school students joined together to form Ember Island, a folk/classic rock band. Isaac Maruyama, whom you may remember...
Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits Serves Up Creative Winter Cocktails
Cocktail suggestions from Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits. Tom Boland, owner of Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits in White Bear Lake, shares recipes...
Up In Smoke Food Truck Brings Lone Star Flavor to the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Brian Cox’s “Up In Smoke” food truck ignites the White Bear Lake food scene. Brian Cox looks like he belongs in front of a smoker. With thick black...
Local Home Staging Expert Offers Tips for ‘Putting On Your Best Look’
Robin LeVine of Sorted Affairs Home Staging gives tips on beautifying for selling or staying. Owner of Sorted Affairs Home Staging Robin LeVine has...
How Mahtomedi Schools Are Addressing Mental Health in Middle School
Two Girl Scouts inspired the district's change in approach to mental wellness. Grace Newman and Teri Schifsky are two Mahtomedi Middle School...
