White Bear Lake Area High School grad Monte Collins is headed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. We've compiled some words of...
September 2020
Father-Daughter Owned Brickhouse Serves Up ‘Midwestern Modern Cuisine’
Elizabeth Lawin and her dad opened Brickhouse Food & Drink nearly one year ago, but the road to opening was a little different than most. From...
The Sun Glows Over White Bear Lake in This Lens on the Lake Photo
Stephanie Herington captures a fleeting sunset moment on White Bear Lake in this Lens on the Lake submission. The evening of June 18, 2019 was a...
Lessons Learned: Golish Brothers Say to Control What You Can
Mahtomedi High School grads Christian and Aidan Golish will both attend the University of Minnesota - but they're not rooming together. We've...
For This WBLAHS Graduate, Art is a ‘Constant Presence’
For Jessica Person, her love for art is ongoing. White Bear Lake Area High School 2020 graduate Jessica Person gave a nod to the past with her...
Poet Chases Her Passion and Publishes Her First Book
Poet Debbie Johnson-Hill pursued her passion, found her voice and lets her 'heart beat wildly.' As a young girl, Debbie Johnson-Hill found happiness...
Pandemic Delays Local Playwright’s Musical, But the Show Will Go On
"Yes, No? Perhaps, Maybe!" will hit the stage next year. Sometimes you just have to wait. “We were trying to [stage the show] this summer, but COVID...
Lessons Learned: For WBLAHS Grad Joshua Powell, Kindness is Key
White Bear Lake Area High School grad Joshua Powell lives by the Golden Rule. We've compiled some words of wisdom and hope from a few class of 2020...
2020 Lens on the Lake Winners
Meet the winners of the 2020 Lens on the Lake photo contest! Activities & Events First Place Day at the Beach (Memorial...
Lessons Learned: Meet Landon Smith, Liberty Classical Academy Valedictorian
Liberty Classical Academy grad Landon Smith hopes to one day join the Air Force and work for Nike or Adidas. We've compiled some words of wisdom and...
Piano Virtuoso Nachito Herrera Excited to Play Again After Recovering from Coronavirus
How medical technology and prayers helped Nachito Herrera rebound from the coronavirus. As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus...
3 Awesome Autumn Beers from Big Wood Brewery
Enjoy the taste of fall with some of Big Wood Brewery’s signature brews. Big Wood Brewery, which was established in 2009 and opened a taproom in...
The Story Behind SweetLife Lane, White Bear Lake’s New Delectable Destination
It's sugar, spice and everything nice at SweetLife Lane. We all could use a little sweetness in our lives—especially now! And SweetLife Lane in...
Get Your Sugar Fix at New Candy Shop SweetLife Lane
New candy store SweetLife Lane invites White Bear Lake residents to enjoy the sweeter things in life. If you’re finding yourself in need of some...
White Bear Lake Center for the Arts Gallery Show Will Spotlight Emerging Artists of Color
This fall, in both their Ford Family Gallery and online, the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) will highlight emerging artists of color. This...
