White Bear Lake Magazine

10/08/2026

Hosted by the Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507 and Wildwood Lions Club, Punkinmania is an annual fundraiser, featuring festive activities, games and a pumpkin patch.

What started in 1987 as a way to raise funds for charity has turned into a celebration that families return to year after year. Hosted by

10/05/2026

“Throughout my 15 years of teaching, I have known a lot of students who are personable, friendly and respectful. However, Eddie Hanson has the rare quality of being able to make a genuine connection with literally anyone," writes Liberty Classical Academy history department head and teacher Jon Vaala, who nominated Eddie Hanson for our annual Senior Spotlight feature. Learn more about Eddie, whose dream job is being an astronaut, here: https://whitebearlakemag.com/area-students-showing-up-make-change/

10/02/2026

Angie Hong of the East Metro Water Education Program writes, "Research shows that nature-based education promotes creativity and problem solving, improves academic performance, reduces ADHD symptoms, encourages physical activity, reduces stress, and improves social relations and self-discipline." In our latest issue, she recommends several family-friendly nature experiences.

It’s a sunny day in October, and a throng of exuberant sixth graders is spread out along the St. Croix River shoreline, gathering water samples, searching for aquatic macroinvertebrates and […]

09/30/2026

In her latest column, communications consultant Amelia Reigstad shares strategies for building empathy. Her first piece of advice: "Practice putting yourself in another’s shoes, and look to connect with the person you’re communicating with," she writes.

Empathy is the ability to recognize and understand the feelings of others, a key to building and establishing relationships, and a necessary tool to add to our communication toolbox. Here […]

09/29/2026

Jim Lane has taught science at Mahtomedi High School for 13 years, and was a semifinalist for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. In our latest issue, Lane shares what he loves about teaching.

The Minnesota Teacher of the Year semifinalist shares why he loves teaching. Jim Lane, a science teacher at Mahtomedi High School and 2025–26

09/28/2026

A historic White Bear Lake home has been brought back to life by its owner, Molly Theno, and Husnik Homes. When the Mahtomedi High School Class of 2014 alum first saw the home, she remembers thinking, “I would totally love to bring a house like this back to life.” A few months later, it became reality when Theno purchased the home from a local family. Learn more here: https://whitebearlakemag.com/husnik-homes-starts-new-chapter-historic-house/

09/22/2026

It's been a winding journey to baking success for Ben "The Baker" Neumann, who started baking for a church potluck while simultaneously training in mixed martial arts. Now, he's the owner of Ben The Baker, which offers more than 40 varieties of pies. Learn more here: https://whitebearlakemag.com/meet-ben-baker-local-pie-maker/

09/18/2026

September is National Grandparents Month! From visits to cooking and cleaning, discover tips for becoming a grandparent here.

Activate grandparent mode when the family tree begins to grow. Becoming a grandparent is the threshold into a new stage of life. Who doesn’t relish the cherub baby stage or […]

09/15/2026

Since its 1993 inception, the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation has had over $3 million in total distributions, playing a vital role in supporting educators, families and students.

White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) has played a vital role in supporting area educators, families and students. This year

09/11/2026

This year marks the 25th anniversary since the September 11, 2001, attacks. Join us in honoring and remembering the lives lost.