In the March issue we're checking in with the owner of Ox and Crow Coffehouse.
In 1946, local contractor Archie LeMire purchased the former White Bear House property at the southeast corner of Fourth and Washington Avenue. The White Bear House had been one of the earliest hotels constructed when the railroad came through in the 1860s.
Entering the Ox and Crow Coffeehouse, the newly renovated and rebranded coffee shop/eatery that was the Coffee Cottage for more than two decades, the first thing you take in, besides the smell of fresh coffee, is the
The annual Vadnais Heights Easter Egg Hunt in Community Park is almost as old as the city itself. People of all ages come together to create this event that captures the season.
Most people consider meatloaf a bad memory from their childhood, served by parents on a school night and something they tried desperately to avoid, but reluctantly ate because they wanted to play with their friends.
It was Christmas week in 2016 when Bryan and Jennie Enloe received thrilling news—a Request for Proposal (RFP) letter from the Minnesota State Fair.
The year is 1946, the place, France. World War II has only recently ended, and the people of Europe struggle. Poverty runs high, and many in the community lost loved ones in the war.
Ray Strobel’s interest in cooking began when he started helping his mom, Angie, in the kitchen of their White Bear Lake home.
Every home is a collection of memories. From a child’s artwork and an assortment of hilarious cartoons cut out from the Sunday paper to acquired furniture and everything in between. When it comes time to downsize, letting go of any of these carefully collected memories can be overwhelming.
Shawn Wilson worked in the realty world for four years before recognizing the necessity for change. Connecting with his friend Joe Walsh, the two created POP—People Over Profit—Realty.
Walking Together premiered November 5 at Wildwood Elementary School. This event was the culmination of three years of planning and collaboration—from composing music to selecting readers—that effectively showcased the numerous ethnicities, cultures and stories of the members of Mahtomedi.
Photographers work hard to capture great shots, indelible images; advances in technology have helped make those aspirations a bit easier. And Chris Kieger with his photo, Relay for Life 2017, is a wonderful example of how impactful those shots can be when art and technology meet.
Sharleen Lindeman became an antique aficionado at a young age, trailing after her mother in antique stores. Following college, her appreciation for everything old became a full-fledged passion that transformed into her business, Parlour Antiques.
For 15 years, dancers at Rince na Chroi have enthralled members across the Twin Cities with their passion for Irish dancing. The performance-based school, founded by Katie Stephens Spangler, focuses on spreading this appreciation through the community.
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