A proposal to build two townhome buildings in White Bear Lake is moving ahead.
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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.
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…
very year White Bear Events, the group that leads the Annual Manitou Days community festival, regognizes an active participant in the White Bear Lake area with the Volunteer of the Year Award.
MAHTOMEDI — The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found dead near a Mahtomedi roadway April 4.
The White Bear Lake Historical Society officially launched its Native American Education Initiative Project last Fall. The project, which runs through the end of May, seeks to educate residents unfamiliar with the city’s history of indigenous populations.
“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.
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…
“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.
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.
Mahtomedi gave Class AA’s No. 1 ranked Wayzata a battle at home Thursday, losing to the Trojans 4-3. That’s the first setback for No. 8 after six wins.
A home run in the final inning lifted Park of Cottage Grove to a 4-3 win over White Bear Lake on Monday, knocking the Bears from the unbeaten ranks. The Bears (4-1) took a 3-0 lead in the second when Maddy Belisle, batting with bases loaded, drilled a double that plated all three runners. Pa…
For Parker Fox, it had been 965 days between college basketball games when he suited up for the Gophers last November, after two years of rehabbing from separate knee injuries.
Max Strecker threw six shutout innings, leading Mahtomedi to a 5-0 win over Simley at home Monday. Strecker struck out nine while allowing just three hits and a walk. He also went 2-for-4 at the plate. Josh Donna finished with one scoreless innings. Key hits were Ethan Felling’s two-run sing…
Mahtomedi is 6-0 after handing Edina a 5-2 loss on Monday at home. The Zephyrs swept singles, headed by Sam Rathmanner beating Hunza Chuedhri 6-1, 6-2 at No. 1. Brandon Pham won 6-1, 6-2, Jack Allaben 6-2, 6-1, and Will Lieberman 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-2, at 2-, 3-, and 4-singles. Edina’s 1-doubles…
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…
Woodbury (3-1) edged White Bear Lake 2-1 on Monday, led by pitcher Gavin Dahl, who limited the Bears to three hits, three walks and one run in six innings. Pitching for the Bears (1-2) were Roman Lachenmayer (three shutout innings, four strikeouts), Colin McMonigal (one inning, two runs) an…
White Bear Lake lost to Chisago Lakes 4-3 on Saturday at home. The Bears (0-2) got their wins at 1-2-3 singles.
Mahtomedi took a 3-0 lead but lost to St. Thomas Academy 4-3 in eight innings Friday in Mendota Heights. The Zephyrs are 2-1 and the Cadets are 3-0.
White Bear Lake is 4-0 after defeating Roseville Area 13-2 in five innings at home Friday evening. The Bears had eight hits and six walks, with four of the walks coming with bases loaded. Lily Martin pitched, allowing two runs and striking out 10. Aubrey Lund hit a two-run single. Lily Glend…
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