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Jeff McLean hung on for dear life on the edge of a large industrial shredder for 52 seconds before help arrived. If it weren’t for that help, Jeff likely wouldn’t be alive.
“Our district is fortunate to have such amazing educators,” said North Campus Social Studies teacher Mark Domschot, reading the list of nominees for Teacher of the Year. “These teachers understand what truly matters in the field of education. They demonstrate a consistent presence in their s…
“This is such a fulfilling job. I love seeing each child’s progress throughout the year, both socially and academically.”
David LaRochelle is a White Bear Lake-based author of many acclaimed children’s books, including “A Christmas Guest,” “This is NOT a Cat!”, and “100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli”. LaRochelle is a four-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award and the 2021 recipient of the Theodor Seuss Ge…
In downtown White Bear Lake is a piece of history many would say represents an important part of the town’s past. Next to the former depot (which houses the Chamber of Commerce) is an old caboose once owned by Northern Pacific Railroad. While it has undergone sporadic renovations, it is stil…
Every little thing you can do goes a long way toward cleaning up the community. It’s a good feeling to help out any way you can.”
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in Goose Lake around 7:10 a.m. May 9, near the intersection of White Bear Avenue and South Shore Blvd. The RCSO Water Patrol team responded and found a Ford SUV submerged in the water. No one was in the vehicle and th…
Three years ago, Sunrise Middle School transitioned from traditional letter grading to a modified version of Standards-Based Learning (SBL). According to the school’s principal Christina Pierre, now “students can be confident that grades reflect exactly what they know and can do.”
“Our investigators haven’t stopped looking for him,” read an April 15 Facebook post from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.
The Dugout Bar in Mahtomedi offers many features to both new and old patrons. Live music, ice-cold beer and a wide array of delicious bar food are a few. However, the bar’s owners have decided a change in menu is overdue, as is someone to lead the overhaul.
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Variances were granted to two Commercial Bay marina owners to extend their docks beyond 300 feet, the maximum length allowed by the lake conservation district.
While some students use high school to explore areas that spark their interests, others have a career in mind and seek out classes that ready them for their intended field. In response, White Bear Lake Area High School currently offers nine Career Pathways.
Sometimes, police need a little outside help when they’re out on the job. That help can come from the capabilities of aerial vehicles.
Michael Henderson didn’t expect to become a hero at the White Bear Lake Police Department on December 23, 2023. But that day’s events pushed him to act as a protector without wasting time.
With new expansions come new changes.
Reed Sigmund is a stage actor who has been with the Minnesota Children’s Theatre Company since 2000. The Stillwater resident has performed in How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Shrek The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, and Peter Pan. Sigmund will portray Toad in the company’s upcoming production of …
Mahtomedi started a busy week with a 6-3 loss to Hastings at home Monday that dropped the Zephyrs into a three-way tie for first place in the Metro East.
Mahtomedi closed the regular season with losses to Holy Angels 14-7 on Monday and Tartan 14-8 on Tuesday. The Zephyrs are 5-15 heading into Section 4AAA starting Wednesday at Lexington Fields in Lexington. They were 3-11 in the Metro East. Victoria Nelson is the team’s most productive hitter…
Mahtomedi advanced to the finals of the Section 4AA tournament with victories over Spring Lake Park 7-0 on Wednesday and St. Paul Central 6-1 on Friday.
White Bear Lake defeated Park 5-1 on Monday behind Roman Lachenmayer’s pitching, then lost a close game to Cretin-Derham Hall 6-4 on Wednesday, both at home.
Mahtomedi was champion at the 12-team Dick Grocz Memorial Invitational with a 296 team score at White Bear Yacht Club on Monday, May 13. Thomas Meader and Jacob Wilson, both juniors, each shot three-under-par at 69. Brooks Ashfield, a freshman, added a 77.
White Bear Lake and Lily Martin eked out a 1-0 win over Centennial and Riley O’Connell on Wednesday in the regular season finale for both teams.
White Bear Lake lost its conference finale to Cretin-Derham Hall 4-1 at home Wednesday evening.
Woodbury’s Kate Rapp won a pitchers duel over White Bear Lake’s Lily Martin 1-0 in eight innings Monday. Rapp allowed just two hits and two walks, striking out eight. Maddy Belisle had both Bear hits.
White Bear Lake swept Irondale 4-0 and 17-1 on Friday night and blanked Tartan 10-0 on Saturday night, all road games, improving to 13-4. Heidi Barber homered in all three games.
White Bear Lake routed Irondale 17-1 on Friday night and Irondale 10-0 on Saturday night, both five-inning games, both on the road, improving to 13-4.
Mahtomedi netted three goals in the first four minutes and went on to defeat Hill-Murray 10-4 on Friday. The Pioneers were within 6-4 at halftime but the Zephyrs and goalie Alex Lavelle blanked them in the second half. For the Zephyrs (5-4), Gunnar Sellman notched four goals and assist, Osk…
Mahtomedi thumped HIll-Murray 11-1 on Wednesday, then had a seven-game win streak snapped by Maple Grove 9-6 on Saturday. The Zephyrs are 12-3 overall and lead the Metro East with an 11-2 record.
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