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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.

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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…

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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 …

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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.

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The Bald Eagle Area Association (BEAA) is offering matching grants in 2024 for Bald Eagle Lake homeowners who are interested in doing shoreline restoration work or installing rain gardens. BEAA will help homeowners finance projects by providing matching funds for projects that are approved b…

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“The Beekeeper,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Godzilla x Kong” — if a Warner Bros. movie sounds good, White Bear Lake native and mix technician Jill Defiel likely deserves some credit.

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Suzanne Anderson wants to see Mahtomedi Public School students succeed in today’s workforce. She noted a growing demand specifically for engineering and industrial careers. These markets emphasize finding employees with detailed knowledge of cutting-edge technologies. However, Anderson notes…

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“I had a lady stand up and yell, ‘Do any of you even live here?’ The whole board just laughed. You’re trying to tell us how to do this, but you have no idea how we operate!” recalled former White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson.

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White Bear Lake nipped Park 4-3 in conference match at home Monday. Winning for the Bears (1-2) were Will Fleming 6-2, 6-3 at 1-singles, Andrew Kolenich 6-0, 6-0 at 3-singles, Jack Fleming 5-4 (retired) at 4-singles, and Joseph Karls/Chris Herr at  5-7, 6-2, 7-6 3-doubles. Park beat Joshua H…