July 2026
Welcome to the July/August 2026 Issue
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...
You-Pick Farms Bring Berries and Blooms to the Table
Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint...
White Bear Lake Creativity Shines at the Minnesota State Fair
Area residents showcase their creativity and skill at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. While researching my ancestry this spring, I came across a...
A Recipe for Killer Burgers
With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to add a new burger recipe into the mix. Killer Burgers Makes 4 1 ⅓ lbs. Kowalski’s Certified...
Red, White Bear Lake and Blue
The Fourth of July boat parade is an annual tradition. What started as an effort to bring the community together after COVID-19 has transformed into...
Know Your Seasons for You-Pick Farm Visits
It’s always a good idea to add a you-pick farm to your summer bucket list! Timing and crop availability vary year to year; make a plan to check in...
Team Minnesota Changes the Game for Young Golfers
Easton Fiddle is named to Minnesota’s inaugural junior golf team. Aspiring young golfers in the state have a new opportunity for training and...
Lens on the Lake 2026 Open for Submissions
When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...
How To Beef Up Your Burgers This Summer
Ground beef is one of the most popular and versatile items in the Kowalski’s Markets meat department. But ground beef is a common term often used to...
At the State Fair With Alice Seuffert
White Bear Lake Magazine editorial advisory board member Alice Seuffert is a Minnesota State Fair aficionado. For many years, Seuffert participated...
A Year of Bestsellers at Lake Country
For the Best of White Bear Lake issue, I decided to take my cue from Lake Country Booksellers’ amazing customers. Here’s a round-up of some of our...
The Story Behind “Levi Lifts Off”
Author Dan Bot shares messages of courage and embracing differences. Dan Bot didn’t set out to be an author. But after losing his stepson, Levi...
Amphibian Camouflage
Tom Seedorf of Vadnais Heights enjoys photographing wildlife in his free time, at local parks and even in his own yard. In this award-winning...
