In 1894, then President Grover Cleveland signed a law that would establish the first Monday in September as a national holiday we know as Labor Day....
September 2021
Support Our Seniors
Volunteering is a rewarding way to help in the community. If you find yourself with some free time on your hands once the kids head back to school,...
Five Design Tips to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming
Gear up to host friends and family this fall with expert advice. Walk through your front door and try to visualize it as a guest; what do you...
21 Roots
Farm’s name highlights special intention in programming. Local nonprofit 21 Roots Farm brings meaningful activities to people impacted by...
Post-Pandemic College Admissions
University applications may look a bit different in 2021. Planning for college can be an exciting time for families. Touring your dream school,...
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
We Need to Talk
Important conversations about aging. Adult children between the ages of 30 and 50 can find it daunting to navigate the conversation minefield that...
Lens on the Lake 2021 Photo Contest Winners
Competition was stiff this year for the annual Lens on the Lake photo contest, but after the dust settled, the judges picked the winning images in...
Back to the Future
J&J Remodelers revamps an outdated White Bear area kitchen. Wanting to bring a late 1980s time capsule of a kitchen back to the future, this...
The Most Important Oatmeal of the Day
Back to school means back to a good, healthy breakfast. For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold...
Looking Forward
Local non-profit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education. Swan found schools...
