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In 1828, Washington Irving published “A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus.” Historians of the 1820s were aghast that Irving invented details within the biography, including the claims that medieval Europeans believed that the Earth was flat and that Columbus discovered …
If someone in White Bear Lake knows how to evolve a business, it would be Terry Kellerman. Since 1999, he has owned his own namesake event center on Fourth Street downtown. The building also houses the Alchemist, a craft cocktail bar Kellerman runs on its ground floor.
The Board is recognizing May 12-18 as National Police Week. Representing the matter was John Eastman, Commander of Special Projects for the Ramsey County Sheriff Department. “Given the climate nowadays, we just wanted to thank you for all you do for the town.” Chair Ed Prudhon said. Prudhon …
The April 16 Mahtomedi City Council meeting turned out to be public safety night at City Hall. The Mahtomedi Fire Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and Washington County Attorney’s Office were all in attendance and on the agenda.
One dream, one desire to give back to a loving, hopeful community. That is the goal of Redeemer Lutheran Church and its outreach programs. As the year rolls on, it remains an influential objective members hope to keep pursuing.
Swift changes are coming to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
A proposal to build two townhome buildings in White Bear Lake is moving ahead.
By ERIK SUCHY
In 1974, Rick Olseen became part of a legacy for White Bear Lake Area High Schools. Olseen, and many others, were the first graduating class at the then-new Mariner High School.
Jewish culture and identity were at the forefront of a recent presentation by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. The spotlight shone on Sophie Wirth Camp, the first-ever Jewish camp in the upper Midwest. Located at what is now present-day Stillwater Street and East County Line Road…
The White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD) is providing guidance to lake home residents regarding how far docks can extend into the lake in light of the current low water level.
At the age of 11, Kate has attended six different elementary schools.
A mystery at Matoska Park regarding a local owl’s scary fall has gone unsolved.
It began as a dream 20 years ago.
The White Bear Press recently interviewed Karrie Moore from the White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Moore will take over as executive director from Shari Wilson, who will retire in June. Moore discussed her background, achievements and how she will best represent businesses throughout …
The power of words and the performances of the writers who craft them have a special place at White Bear Lake Area High School. They form the core of the school’s speech team. Here, students are excited about the work they create to perform for audiences.
Mahtomedi placed second in a nine-team Metro East Conference meet Tuesday at Goodrich Golf Course in St. Paul. The top three were St. Thomas Academy with 310, Mahtomedi 312 and Two Rivers 318. The Zephyrs counting scorers were Jacob Wilson with 74, Thomas Meader 79, Tony Kurn 79 and Karl Hoc…
The Mahtomedi boys placed fourth of nine teams in the mid-season Metro East Conference meet Tuesday at Mahtomedi. The Zephyrs had five first-place finishes, three by Jonah McCormick.
The Mahtomedi girls placed fourth of eight teams in the mid-season Metro East Conference meet Thursday at home, with three first-place finishes and four second-places.
White Bear Lake (posted its fourth straight win, 3-2 over Stillwater, on Monday, led by Roman Lachmeyer, who pitched six strong innings. Lachmeyer gave up five hits, three walks, and two unearned runs, striking out seven. Tyler Allshouse threw a scoreless seventh with a game-ending strikeout…
White Bear Lake (2-4) lost a conference match 5-2 to Forest Lake (4-2) on Tuesday. Andrew Kolenich won 4-6, 6-1, 10-3 at 2-singles, and Colton Swenson won 6-4, 6-4 at 3-singles. At the No. 1 slots, Forest Lake’s Frank Kerklow beat Will Fleming 6-3, 6-1, and Declan Johnson/Liam Georges beat M…
White Bear Lake pitcher Lily Martin limited Woodbury to three baserunners as the Bears (5-1) clipped the Royals 3-1 on Monday in Woodbury. The sophomore right-hander gave up three hits and no walks, striking out nine, and the Bears made no errors. The Bears took a 1-0 lead in the first as Ma…
White Bear Lake edged Park 6-5 on Monday in Cottage Grove, the Bears’ third win in three days. On Saturday, the Bears (4-2) beat Duluth East 10-1 and Forest Lake 6-2 in 11 innings, both at Forest Lake.
Mahtomedi (0-2) lost a close game to Hudson (WI) 7-6 on Thursday at home. Eric Buttke netted four goals and Oskar Magnusson and Gunnar Sellman one each. Goalie Alex LaValle made five saves as the defensive unit led by Drew Marchant and Sean Crothers held Hudson to 12 shots on goal and Sam Ch…
Mahtomedi improved to 7-1 with a win over Orono, 6-1, on Friday. The Zephyrs got singles wins from Sam Rathmanner 6-4, 6-3; Brandon Pham 6-1, 6-2; Jack Allaben 6-3, 6-4; and Will Lieberman 6-1, 6-2. In doubles, Aidan Wald/Zach Burge won 6-4, 6-1, and Luke Roettger/Reese Nelson won 6-1, 6-2. …
Mahtomedi picked up conference victories over Hill-Murray 3-1 on Wednesday at home and South St. Paul 9-0 there Thursday, improving to 5-1, all Metro East games.
Mahtomedi placed third of eight teams in the Kunz Invitational at home on Thursday. The top three teams were South St. Paul 147, St. Francis 127.5 and Mahtomedi 108.5.
Mahtomedi won three of four relays while placing first of eight teams in the Kunz Invitational at home on Thursday. The top three teams were Mahtomedi with 160, St. Francis 150 and Big Lake 120.
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