Matoska International educator selected as a finalist for 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Kendall Gonzalez always knew she wanted to teach. As I...
September 2022
Welcome to the September/October 2022 Issue
What does it mean to be a lifelong learner? I’ve heard it mentioned before (I’m sure you have too) and, just two years out of school, I have in fact...
A Scow at Sunset
Winning photo captures sails and sun. In Terry Ward’s A Scow at Sunset, the setting sun casts a glowing halo on a serene sailboat on White Bear...
Local Beekeeper Tastes Sweet Success
Neighbors share their passion for beekeeping just in time for National Honey Month. Andy Sorenson didn’t know much about bees when he decided to...
Local Home Design Company Offers Tips for Your Next Home Renovation
What to know before diving into your next home renovation project. For homeowners looking to revamp their space, starting the renovation process may...
Inspire Productivity With Your Home Office Design
It’s no secret that more and more people are finding themselves working from home. Whether you see this ever-growing trend as a burden or a...
Book Review: True Biz
Between Worlds Set in the fictional River Valley School for the Deaf, Sara Novic’s coming-of-age novel True Biz introduces you to the world of deaf...
Perks of Learning New Exercises
Learning through Movement For many, education connotes sedentary activity, such as sitting in a classroom or at a computer. But learning can take...
Leadership Tomorrow Grows Community Leaders
Local initiative cultivates a community of leaders. What does it mean to give back to one’s community? And how does one even begin? The answers to...
Lens on the Lake 2022 Photo Contest Winners
The results are in and it's time to celebrate. In August you shared your images of White Bear with us and in September you helped us pick our...
White Bear Lake Senior Spotlight 2022: Local Leaders
Meet the next generation of movers and shakers. Students are the leaders of tomorrow. And in an area chock-full of passionate leaders and...
