Steve Trusten’s Pa’s Sauce and Such has people coming back for more. It’s been more than seven years since Steve Trusten of White Bear Lake started...
September 2019
Mural Paper Makes for an Easy, Trendy Focal Point
While architectural elements and furniture are often the go-to focal points, a single wall can hold its own with bold color or statement wallpaper....
The Best Flooring Options for Your White Bear Lake Home
Carpet remains a top seller in the flooring market, but there are plenty of other flooring options for homeowners. Look what appears to be moving...
Standout Students: White Bear Lake’s Isaac Maruyama Says to Focus on ‘What Makes You Happy’
"You have to get involved in things you find interesting," White Bear Lake Area High School senior Issac Maruyama says. In this year's education...
Twin Cities Veg Fest is the Midwest’s Biggest Plant-based Festival
At Twin Cities Veg Fest, there will be cooking demonstrations, product samples, artists and more. Are you a vegan or want to learn more about...
Twin Cities Theater Scene Offers Plenty of Places to See a Show
There are more than 200 theater venues in the Twin Cities featuring plays, musicals, comedy, improv and more. In our opinion, Thalia and Melpomene...
Standout Students: Liberty Classical Academy’s Jack Dobrotka Says ‘Work as Hard as You Possibly Can’
Liberty Classical Academy senior Jack Dobrotka knows about hard work - he's a multisport athlete and plans to join the Army. In this year's...
Pizzeria Pezzo’s Founder Was Inspired by ‘All Things Pizza’
Pizzeria Pezzo’s artisanal creations keep fans coming back. An intense love for “all things pizza” dating back to when he was a young teenager is...
Check Out This Local Designer’s Inspirational Kitchen Remodel
Molly Howe shares an inspirational kitchen remodel. It seems that no matter how many beautiful rooms we have—great room, dining room, family room,...
White Bear Lake YMCA’s Handball Group Has Been Playing for Decades
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the White Bear Lake YMCA, they meet to play the sport they love. In White Bear Lake, we love our traditions,...
How to Use Lighting as Functional Art in Home Décor
Functional art brightens lighting options. More and more, lighting is living in two worlds—function and art—and we hope that relationship never...
In White Bear Lake Student’s Painting, ‘Time is Running Out’
White Bear Lake Area High School student Lauren Martin created Time is Running Out in Shawn Gritzmacher’s art class. White Bear Lake Area High...
White Bear Makerspace Gives Community a Place to Create
Tom and Theresa Lendway built the White Bear Makerspace to give local artists a place to work and learn. Inspired by their love for crafting,...
Twin Cities Offer Something for Every Sports Lover
Take your pick - Lynx, Timberwolves, Twins, United FC, Vikings and Wild. And that's just the pro sports teams in Minnesota. The state that plays...
2019 Lens on the Lake Winners
Meet the winners of the 2019 Lens on the Lake photo contest! Activities & Events First Place: Ice Boats by Bill Eaves Second Place: BEAR'ly OPen...
Local Couple Creates ‘Aaron’s Playground’ in Memory of Late Son
Mahtomedi couple creates Aaron's Playground in memory of their son. Losing a loved one is always painful, but the grief after the loss of a child...
Standout Students: At Hill-Murray School, Elizabeth Sutherland ‘Found a Passion’ for Education
Hill-Murray School senior Elizabeth (Ella) Sutherland struggled in school until freshman year. Then she got herself into gear. In this year's...
Meet an Organization Keeping Local Water Clean
The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) works to protect and improve the quality of the water within our watershed area. In the...
Have You Been to These Twin Cities Art Museums?
The Twin Cities offer a broad stroke selection of art museums. The Twin Cities loves to show its outdoorsy side. Don’t be fooled—it can pull off its...
‘Muscles, Strength and Smiles’: Local Gym Celebrates Women with Empowering Photo Shoot
BearFitness honors women of all shapes and sizes. When it comes to working out, people are often more focused on how their fitness routine will make...
