White Bear Lake Magazine

06/15/2026

Suburban homesteader Michelle Bruhn, the face behind Forks in the Dirt , often starts her garden as soon as the ground thaws. In our latest issue, she shares all about how to extend the growing season, maintain fullness in your garden and tips for succession planting. “Succession planting is planting one thing after another to keep your soil full of growth rather than just sitting there vacant,” Bruhn says. Discover it all here.

Bring consistency and vibrancy to your garden with succession planting. Each spring arrives with a burst of energy—from the sun and in our own hearts. Gardeners the world over have […]

06/10/2026

In her latest column, communication consultant Amelia Reigstad, Ph.D., shares how to communicate with children vs. adults. She writes, "Effective communication thrives on two-way dialogue, active listening, empathy and respect. So, how do we do that when the hustle and bustle (and stress) of parenting can take a front seat?" Discover all of her tips here.

Here’s a little secret: There’s not much difference in how we communicate with children vs. adults. The same rules apply. Effective communication thrives on two-way dialogue, active listening, empathy and […]

06/08/2026

White Bear Lake has a new hub for creative expression. Floristry North, opened by Kim and Mark Bauer last fall, features locally sourced flowers, workshops and walk-in experiences, including a candle bar.

Kim and Mark Bauer realize their dream with Floristry North. Floristry North, a recent addition to downtown White Bear Lake, is a vibrant hub

06/04/2026

Kristi Skillings, Lindsey Carpenter and Carrie Berg are the faces behind Cabin 61—a beloved restaurant named after its prime location on Highway 61.

When White Bear Lake’s Lindsey Carpenter thought of a brilliant idea to buy a dive bar on Goose Lake, her husband pegged the notion as

05/29/2026

If you've been in and around White Bear Lake during the summertime, chances are that you've seen the boat shows and ski shows—but have you witnessed flyboarding? “It’s a very unique sport. It’s fun and exciting and something different,” Scott Swanberg says.

For a decade, the local family has been flyboarding, which flies riders up to 30 feet in the air. Now, the family, alongside fellow flyboarder Bruce Haglund, performs at events such as the Fourth of July and White Bear Lake Classic and Vintage Boat Show.

Flyboarding gives area residents a unique way to experience summer on the lake. When considering summer water sports, activities like

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember those who served and sacrificed. Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Tuna Tataki and Kalbi Bibimbap are just some of the items that make Young's so popular. The eatery owned by Sami and Young Lim pays tribute to traditional Korean cuisine, and offers a fast-casual dining experience inside an intimate space.

Young’s, a Korean barbecue restaurant, is the realization of a lifelong dream. If there’s been one constant throughout Sami and Young Lim’s

05/18/2026

Throughout one White Bear Lake home's renovation process, Blue Pencil Collective respected and complemented the home’s existing, historic elements. In the parlor, the team sandblasted paint to expose the original river rock of the grand fireplace and added character with a dozen unique moldings. “With a historical home, it didn’t make sense to do all new, even if it was custom-designed to make it look old. We wanted to have all of those elements to really create that whole story,” says co-founder Regan Nix. Read the story here: https://whitebearlakemag.com/a-love-story-for-the-ages-with-blue-pencil-collective/

05/13/2026

From the track at White Bear Lake Area High School to winning the Grandma's Marathon in Duluth and being the first American finisher at the TCS New York City Marathon, Joel Reichow has found a successful running career rooted in resilience and passion.

Resilience and passion underscore Joel Reichow’s successful running career. To win Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth against more than 7,500 runners is an impressive feat. To finish as the top American at the TCS New York City Marathon—and place sixth overall out of over 59,000 finishers—in the s...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 💝💐 Tell us: What are you doing to celebrate the moms in your life? Consider treating them to classic brunch cocktails such as Mix-and-Match Mimosas or twists on classics.

Add some sparkle to your Mother’s Day brunch with a collection of crowd-pleasing Mimosas and Bellinis. On Mother’s Day, many families around