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...
january 2022
From Bowl to Soul
Minneoats crafts specialty oatmeal bowls and granola. When people think of oatmeal, they might typically imagine a bland, brown bowl of mush. But...
Caring During COVID-19
How three area churches have helped the hurting during the pandemic. Historically, in times of crisis, people often turn to a church for help or...
Step Into Shape
Revitalize your workout routine with these local options. Who among us hasn’t made the New Year’s resolution to exercise and get in shape? It can be...
Icy Dives for Good Deeds
Supporting the Special Olympics with a splash. Across the state, there are over 8,100 Special Olympics athletes, who put in hard work every year to...
Hobby Hub for Crafters
Get creative with friends and family. Baking sourdough bread. Doing puzzles. Getting puppies. Add crafting to the list of trends we’ve seen uptick...
Drink to Your Health
Enjoy nutritious meal-replacement shakes or supplement after a workout. Whether you’re just waking up or wrapping up a stressful day, stop by Bear...
A New Theory on Home Décor
Husband-and-wife team brings new life to vintage home décor treasures. After years spent hunting for and refining their own private collection of...
Ice, Ice, Baby
Winning photo captures frozen beauty of the lake. Stephanie Herington nabbed this shot by Manitou Island, near where the dinghy boats are stored in...
Going Green with Buddha Bowls
A few months ago, I happened across a 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report stating that only one in 10 adults meet the...
Grain Elevators
Add a touch of history and new flavor profiles to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms dishes, comes...
Just for Guys
Historic shop gives great cuts. Benny’s Barbershop has been a staple in downtown White Bear Lake since 1936, making it one of the oldest businesses...
Ringing in Radiance
Refresh, renew, rejuvenate yourself in the new year. By now, the gifts have been given, the guests have been hosted and the holidays are coming to a...
