June 2018 White Bear Lake Magazine

In the June issue we're checking in with some hidden heroes from White Bear Lake history.

Music has long been an important part of the social culture in the White Bear area.

 

Samosas, a popular appetizer in Indian cuisine, might be better-known than their Somali counterpart, sambusas.

 

Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate with White Bear Lake’s Marketfest and Manitou Days. Both month-long events will have a wide variety of activities sure to be fun for the whole family.

Marketfest

 

Duchess Harris, J.D., Ph.D. was named for her grandmother.

 

In the late 1980s, a special piece of Dellwood property caught real estate developer Ron Peltier’s eye. The 188-acre tract of land was originally part of James J. Hill’s empire and was passed down to his daughter and then his granddaughter, Gertrude Ffolliott.

 

Feeling the sunshine on your skin, the breeze in your hair and the sound of water splashing against a boat is something every Minnesotan treasures during the short summer season. White Bear Lake wanted to give this experience to seniors, as well.

 

When he lists his favorite singers, White Bear Lake-based vocalist and entertainment entrepreneur Gary LaRue always puts Las Vegas icon Wayne Newton at the top.

 

The White Bear Lake area is full of beautiful landscapes and businesses we have all come to love. Tally’s Dockside, Lila & Claudine’s and Cup and Cone play a large part in our lives, and Nino Nardecchia works tirelessly to capture those aspects of White Bear Lake on his notecards.

 

With a great number of seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, it is more important than ever they receive quality care, and White Bear Heights Senior Living works hard to meet that need.

 

Kerri Fee enjoys capturing the special moments in life—anything that captures beauty, joy and fun. Her award-winning photo, Cup and Cone, is no exception as it captures her two grandsons’ first experience at Cup and Cone. “I wanted to capture the joy on their faces,” Fee says.

 

A night of fun and food is ahead at Vadnais Heights’ Ice Cream Social, a tradition that has been going on for over 30 years. The social will be held at Berwood Park, a familiar host.

 

Summer is just around the corner, and it can be a hard time for kids who depend on getting their lunch from school.

 

Magnolias, a unique and creative boutique, moved into town last summer, and this summer local fiber artist and owner Paulette Wentzlaff is here to add a splash of color to your wardrobe.