July/August 2020

Various foods and drinks packed for a picnic.

Scenic areas to lay down your blanket and snack on the most essential picnic items.

 
A park in White Bear Lake

Here’s a numerical look at what goes into the beautiful parks and facilities throughout the city of White Bear Lake.

 
The sun sets as two people walk on the ice on White Bear Lake

We celebrate the White Bear Lake area with pics from our annual photo contest.

 
A medical mask on a red background.

Sara Markoe Hanson from the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society shares some history about past quarantines.

 
A child studies at Mathnasium of White Bear Lake

The instructors at Mathnasium see the summer as the perfect time for students to bridge the gaps from last school year and start preparing for the next.

 
Children walk in the water at Tamarack Nature Center.

Broaden your understanding and experience with nature by visiting Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Township.

 
One hand hands another a black paper heart.

These are only a few of the many heartfelt ways you showed just how remarkably thoughtful and kind the people of our area truly are — you are all the best!

 
An illustration of shopping destinations in White Bear Lake.

Whether it’s a neighborhood barbecue or a family grill-off, don’t stress this summer getting ready for those fun, warm weather events.

 
A woman performs online exercises from the YMCA at home.

YMCA rolls out online youth programs and exercise classes.

 
A room designed by Christina Lynn Interiors

Christina Lynn Interiors was a runner-up for Best Interior Designer in the Best of White Bear Lake 2020.

 
A dish from Acqua

OpenTable reviews for Acqua are a thing of beauty.

 
Cucumber lemonade cocktail from Washington Square Bar & Grill.

Washington Square Bar & Grill's cucumber lemonade is a refreshing adult take on a classic drink.

 
A graphic announcing the White Bear Lake Magazine Best of White Bear Lake 2020.

We reveal your top picks for the people, places and things that make the White Bear Lake area such a great place to live, work and visit.