The holidays are my favorite time of year. Though spring is my pick for best season, and autumn is home to my ideal wardrobe—the holidays have that...
November 2023
Good Day to Go Sailing
Sailing at sunrise. When Mahtomedi hobby photographer Greg Karp scouts a great spot for a photo, he’ll return in the early morning or late evening...
Liam’s by Safer Plate Offers Allergy-Free Meals
Mahtomedi native Angie Nelson works to develop allergen-free meals. In July of 2016, Mahtomedi native Angie Nelson’s life was turned upside down....
Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown White Bear Lake
Celebrate the holidays in downtown White Bear Lake. Whether holiday gift giving comes as a joy or stress this season, a collection of events in...
White Bear Area Food Shelf Opens New Community Market
More space for doing good. When Perry Petersen became the executive director of the White Bear Area Food Shelf four years ago, his ultimate dream...
A Celebration of all Artists
Every winter, the Ford Family Gallery at White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is full—from floor to ceiling—with artwork created by WBCA members....
Tips for First-time Snowbirds
As winter weather returns, so do long days spent away from home—with family and friends or, perhaps, in warmer climes. Winterizing is a task we’re...
Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area
Local organizations join together to strengthen community through conversation. It may have been an overcast spring afternoon when Many Faces of the...
Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season
The Greater White Bear Lake area is fortunate to have a rich legacy of local arts organizations, schools and churches, and civic organizations that...
Enjoy All Things Cranberry This Season
Embrace the magic of the season’s favorite superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s book Blueberries for Sal....
Merrick Inc. Empowers Adults With Disabilities
Vadnais Heights nonprofit empowers adults with disabilities. At Merrick Inc., staff members say finding a sense of purpose in what they do comes...
Happy Holiday Hospitality
This year, I’m hosting Thanksgiving for the first time in a very long time. Despite my years of planning menus for events and my extensive culinary...
Cajeta Coffee: The New Café on the Block
New coffee shop pulls inspiration from classic Mexican flavors. When flavors like vanilla and white chocolate reign in coffee shops around the...
