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Johnson Boat Works site yields bits of White Bear Lake's past
Even as the future is starting to take shape on the site of the old Johnson Boat Works on the west shore of White Bear Lake, a small group of volunteers digging through dirt and rubble under a glaring sun Thursday were toiling to form a picture of its past.
Hockey Dads Working to Hydrate Athletes, Minus the Calories
At their cores, Edina resident John Montague and longtime friend Jesse Parker are a couple of hockey dads looking to keep local athletes healthy.
Making a T-shirt quilt:a a DIY warning
Several times a week, customers stroll into Bear Patch Quilting , seeking patterns, fabric, materials or advice for constructing a T-shirt quilt.
White Bear Lake prom goer arrested in assault, threats over girl By Emily Gurnon
Dustin John Olson, 18, of Hugo was charged May 9, 2013 in Ramsey County District Court with terroristic threats and assault after he allegedly punched a 16-year-old boy at the White Bear high school prom on May 4, 2013 at the RiverCentre.
Mounds View schools approves free all-day kindergarten
Parents will no longer need to pay a fee to enroll their kids in all-day, everyday kindergarten in the Mounds View school district.
Perfume Pirate Charged in String of Thefts
A White Bear Lake woman has been charged with felony theft of over $5,000 after police say she is stole numerous bottles of fragrance from four different stores, including Ulta Beauty and JC Penney in Minnetonka.
Minnesota must protect groundwater supply
White Bear Lake plummeted to a record low water level due to the current drought and large amount of groundwater pumping.
CL Chamber of Commerce features speaker
What makes your business betterdifferent than your competition? What do you do that delights your customers and builds long term brand loyalty and better yet, builds brand advocates that spread the word to others? Is your staff inspired? How do you cut through the clutter to reach your target audience? When it comes to marketing, there are MANY ... (more)
Summer Activities For Kids Could Qualify For Valuable Tax Credits
There's an added incentive for parents to send their kids away for a week or two.
Cities test, discard the chartered waters
Efforts to create city charters in two Washington County cities - both the product of riled citizens frustrated by the outcomes of local issues - have taken opposite turns in recent weeks.
Bald Eagle Lake phosphorus cleanup proposed
Folks around Bald Eagle Lake have a goal -- to stand in waist-deep water, look down and see their feet.
Primp boutique opening third store in White Bear Lake
Primp is spiffing up for a new space once again. The boutique that originally debuted in St.
Lilydale Park hikers witnessed man burning to death in apparent self-immolation
In the caption to this photo, the PiPress's Tad Vezner writes that authorities "found the guy here, about 100-200 yards from bottom/river." Two hikers out yesterday evening in St.
Perfume Pirate Charged in String of Thefts, Including One in Richfield
A White Bear Lake woman has been charged with felony theft of over $5,000 after police say she is stole numerous bottles of fragrance from four different stores, including Ulta Beauty in Richfield.
Joe Soucheray: We used to share the lake path ... even the phone
White Bear Lake Chronicles: A timeout might be called on the disappearing lake in order to reflect on a dustup reported in the Pioneer Press the other day.
Sue Leaf's biography of Thomas Sadler Roberts published by University of Minnesota Press.
Sue Leaf's new book is a biography of Thomas Sadler Roberts, a Minnesota birder in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Addressing shrinking water supplies
DFL lawmakers in the Minnesota House of Representatives recently passed an Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture omnibus bill that included an amendment I authored to address shrinking water levels at White Bear Lake and other communities throughout Minnesota.
Goodthings 'Garden Party' to feature deals, treats
Goodthings in downtown White Bear Lake and in the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove will host a "Garden Party" from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30.
Developer buys former Blue Fox, two other buildings in Arden Hills
The former site of the Blue Fox Bar and Grill in Arden Hills has been purchased by Roberts Management Group of White Bear Lake for redevelopment, along with two other nearby land parcels.
Top 6 boutiques in the Twin Cities
If you're looking to do some shopping this weekend, why not try a local boutique instead of a department store? Here are our picks for the best boutiques to shop for women's clothing in the Twin Cities.