Let’s celebrate the businesses and individuals who serve our communities so well. Life brings so many moments of celebration. A trip around the sun,...
July 2024
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...
The Summer of Saying “Yes!”
When I was in school, I made a goal for myself to say “yes” more. It was a decision inspired by the 2008 rom-com Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey;...
Cactus Boxes Reflects the Beauty of Nature
TJ Moran crafts cactus boxes that mirror the natural world. There’s nothing prickly about TJ Moran. From his White Bear Lake home and garden, Moran...
White Bear Lake Sailor Has Olympic Dreams
Lara Dallman-Weiss heads to Paris to test her mettle with the best sailors in the world. Speaking with Olympic sailor Lara Dallman-Weiss—who grew up...
Celebrate the Fourth in White Bear Lake
Enjoy Independence Day festivities on the lake. Don your stars and stripes, and head to White Bear Lake this Fourth of July for a festive...
Our Favorite Sips of the Summer
On a very hot day, we love a glass of limeade. It has that juicy, sweet mid-tongue pucker that’s so refreshing and addictive. Here, we’ve combined...
The Loon Whisperer of White Bear Lake
The Minnesota state bird is Ellen Maas’ lifelong passion. Loons have been a part of Ellen Maas’ life for as long as she can remember. The retired...
Wave of Change
Wave of Change, a fiber sculpture created by artist Barbara Riegel Bend, seems to be in motion, turning stiff metal zippers and fabric into...
Participate in Our 2024 Lens on the Lake Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, White Bear Lake Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our...
A Guide to the No-Prep Picnic
Set out on your summer adventures with local grab-and-go provisions. Patio season may be in full swing—but so is picnic season! There’s something...
Two Children’s Books by Local Authors
We are lucky to have many local authors who write books in every genre. Here are two incredible children’s book authors from our community to check...