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Every community is full of hidden gems - from local businesses and restaurants to a wide range of annual festivals and community celebrations. Events such as farmers markets, art fairs, music festivals, parades and community festivals like Manitou Days and Vadnais Heights Days bring the community together during the summer. In the winter, residents can venture out to the various parks and trails located around the community or take a brief drive to one of the five alpine ski resorts in the area.

When there is not a large community festival going on, residents can attend a show at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center, take an art class, participate in library programs and spend a day at one of the beaches surrounding White Bear Lake. There is plenty available to keep you busy all year round in the various communities.

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community website or call prior to venturing out for a day filled with activity. If you have news to share with our news team, please send it to news@ presspubs.com. If you are an advertiser and would like to be involved in next year’s Community Insider, please call 651-4071200 and ask for a Press multimedia representative. We at Press Publications look forward to spending another year covering all the hidden gems your community has to offer.

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Marketfest & Manitou Days

Marketfest is a popular summer tradition in downtown White Bear Lake, drawing crowds every Thursday evening from mid-June to late July. This lively, familyfriendly festival features live music, a classic car show, kids’ activities,

and over 200 vendors offering unique finds and delicious treats.

Manitou Days is a three-week summer festival from late June to early July showcasing the great lakeside community of White Bear Lake. For 50+ years this

annual summer ritual has been a favorite of locals and visitors. Festival highlights include the Grande Parade, the Beach Dance, Medallion Hunt, Kiddie Parade, Community Garage Sale, and more.

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Community Calendar

November/December

Turkey Bingo

Mid-November | Mahtomedi High School | ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Holiday Open House

Nov. 20 | Downtown White Bear Lake | downtownwhitebearlake.com

‘Annie’

Nov. 21 - Dec. 14 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org

Fast Before the Feast

Nov. 27 | White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Avenue | mmraces. com

PJ’s With Santa

Here is a sampling of community events scheduled in the coming months. Check websites or call before you go for further details. Event information is subject to change. Read the White Bear Press each week or visit presspubs.com for the most up-todate listing of events and activities happening in the area.

September/October

White Bear Lake Farmers Market

Fridays through Oct. 24, 8 a.m.Noon | Clark Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets | whitebearlake.org

Mahtomedi Area Farmers Market

Saturdays through Sept. 27, 8 a.m. | Veterans Memorial Park | ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

ABBAsolutely FAB

Sept. 20 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org

Fall Fest

Sept. 25-27 | Downtown White Bear Lake | downtownwhitebearlake.com

White Bear Township Day September whitebeartownship.org

Punkinmania

Usually second weekend in October | Veterans Memorial Park | ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Run for the Apples

Oct. 18 | Pine Tree Apple Orchard | pinetreeappleorchard.com

Halloween Party

Usually Friday before Halloween | Community Park | cityvadnaisheights.com

Scare in White Bear

Oct. 25 | Memorial Beach | mmraces.com

First Friday in December | Vadnais Heights Commons | cityvadnaisheights.com

Jingle Bear 5K and Kids Fun Run

Dec. 6 | White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. | mmraces.com

White Bear Lake Winterfest

Dec. 6 and 13 | Downtown White Bear Lake | downtownwhitebearlake. com

A Holiday Performance from Debbie O’Keefe and the Century College Orchestra

Dec. 18 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org

January/February

Parent-Child Snowshoe Trek

January and February (Dates to be determined) | Tamarack Nature Center | ramseycounty.us

Vadnais Heights Winter Shindig

Mid-January | Community Park | cityvadnaisheights.com

‘The 39 Steps’

Jan. 23 - Feb. 7 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org

White Bear Lake Polar Plunge

End of January | White Bear Lake | plungemn.org

Bear’ly Open

End of January or early February | Ramsey County Beach | bearlyopen.org

Horseshoes on Ice

Usually mid-February | White Bear Lake VFW | vfwpost1782.org

March/April

‘The Importance of Being Ernest’

March 14-23 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org

Sap to Syrup

March (dates could vary depending on weather) | Tamarack Nature Center | ramseycounty.us

Zephyr Gala

Mid-April | maefgives.org

Waffle Breakfast & Fire Dept.

Open House

Mid-April | cityvadnaisheights. com

‘Once Upon a Mattress’

April 24- May 17 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org

Community Calendar

May/June

Mick Sterling presents: Heart & Soul! The Music of Huey Lewis & the News

June 6 & 7 | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | lakeshoreplayers.org

Manitou Days Grande Parade and Beach Dance

Mid-June | White Bear Lake | manitoudays.com

Marketfest

Thursdays mid-June through end of July | Downtown White Bear Lake | marketfestwbl.com

Vadnais Heights Ice Cream Social

Mid-June | Vadnais Heights | cityvadnaisheights.com

Birchwood Music in the Park

Sundays through August | Tighe Schmitz Park | cityofbirchwood.com

July/August

White Bear Lake 4th of July Fireworks

West Park & Memorial Beach | manitoudays.com

Birchwood 4th of July Parade cityofbirchwood.com

Taco John’s Run Baby Run 10K

Early August | Boatworks Commons | midwestevents.com Pops on the Porch

Early August Fillebrown House | whitebearhistory.org

White Bear Township Day.

Vadnais Heights Days

Early August | cityofvadnaisheights.com

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A city of arts, theater and introspective fun

While strolling through downtown, why not take a minute to stop and take in some of the area’s art and culture offerings? From theaters to art centers, the average resident or tourist will be hard-pressed to find anything that doesn’t entice their creativity

Some of the best local art is on display at the White Bear Lake Center for the Arts. The center features different exhibitions throughout the year featuring genres like painting, mixed media and photography. By taking various classes, members can learn to perfect certain mediums and gain the joy of learning something new. More information on membership and upcoming center events is available on the website at www.whitebeararts. org.

The Hanifl Performing Arts Center, home to Lakeshore Players, is a major treat for

theatergoers and performers alike. Attendees will delight in seeing favorite works transformed into lavish stage productions performed with a punch well above typical community presentations. The theater is also the home of Children’s Performing Arts, crafted for grades K-12 to learn the ropes of acting and stage production.

Among the newest additions to the city’s “art district” is the annual Bald Eagle Art Crawl, held around the lake each midSeptember. The crawl features dozens of artists, both established and aspiring, presenting their creations to curious onlookers and craftwork aficionados. This year, the crawl’s founders have created Bald Eagle Arts, a nonprofit that allows them to “expand their efforts to bring even more art, creativity and connection to the community.”

The Fillebrown House, located on the shore of White Bear Lake, offers a fascinating glimpse into local history dating back to the late 19th century. For decades, the city’s historical society has worked to ensure its preservation. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Tours and special events are held regularly throughout the year, helping keep the public connected to a long-past era. Soon to open will be the McNeely Music Center, a nonprofit offering music lessons, recording capabilities and performance space for musicians. The center will feature two recording drum booths and two recording studios, as well as control rooms designed to create high-quality audio recordings. The lobby will be complete with a grand piano acting as both a reception and recital area.

Arts, Culture & Recreation

The White Bear Lake area offers plenty of opportunities and fun things to do, all within an hour’s drive. Please call or check the websites we provide for the following listings before you go, as some locations may be closed and/or activities canceled.

Art Centers

White Bear Center for the Arts: 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

Art Markets

(Seasonal)

Marketfest:

Downtown White Bear Lake. Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. mid-June

through July, marketfestwbl.com Arts in the Park: Lakeside Memorial Park, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m., June through August, ci.forest-lake.mn.us

Beaches

(That offer swimming)

(See Parks listing for descriptions of other local beaches)

Bellaire Beach:

2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Township

Chautauqua Park:

75 1/2 Quail St., Mahtomedi. Unsupervised sand beach.

Mahtomedi Beach: 1045 Park Ave., Mahtomedi Memorial Beach: 4980 Lake Ave. N, White Bear Lake. Swimming beach and playground.

Square Lake Park: 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater. Swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier, clear water for scuba diving.

Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park:

4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. Swimming, volleyball, playground, concession stand, more than five miles of paved trails.

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White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach:

5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. Beach, play area, picnic tables and a boat launch.

Bicycle Rental

Herman Electric Bikes: 651-342-1914 or coffeebeansandbikes.com

Wahoo Adventures: 651-280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com. Bicycle rentals and tours and all-inclusive bicycle treks.

Boat/Canoe/Kayak/ Paddle Board Rentals

Tally’s Dockside:

4441 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Rents canoes, motorboats, pontoons, pedal kayaks and paddle boards on White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633 or cghooks.com

Eric’s Canoe & Kayak Rental:

1155 Chisago St. Taylors Falls 651270-1561 or ericscanoerental.com. Canoe rental and shuttle service available at this location and also at Wild River State Park.

Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental -Wild Mountain:

307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls. Trips available from Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing (7 miles) or William O’Brien State Park (17 Miles). Canoe base located inside Minnesota Interstate Park. 651-465-1080 or taylorsfallscanoe.com

Your Boat Club:

Pontoon rentals with daily and hourly rates; speed boats available with membership. Located at 4424 Lake Ave. S,. White Bear Lake. 651-2946129 or yourboatclub.com.

Boat Cruises

(St. Croix River)

St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.: 525 South Main St., Stillwater. Paddleboat cruises down the St. Croix. 651-430-1234 or stillwaterriverboats.com

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours: 220 South St., Taylors Falls. Daily excursion, lunches, history cruises, private charters, weddings and receptions. 651-465-6315 or taylorsfallsboat.com

Gondola Romantica:

425 E. Nelson St., Stillwater. 651439-1783 or gondolaromantica.com

Bowling

Flaherty’s Arden Bowl:

1273 West County Road E, Arden Hills. 651-633-1777 or flahertysbowl.com

PINZ:

7520 32nd St. N., Oakdale. 651770-8000. or tripleshift.com

Stillwater Bowl & Lounge: 5862 Omaha Ave. N., Oak Park Heights. 651-439-2444 or stillwater-bowl.com

Breweries

Big Wood Brewery: 3429 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, bigwoodbrewery.com.

Lift Bridge Brewery: 1900 Tower Drive W., Stillwater. 888-430-2337 (BEER) or liftbridgebrewery.com

River Siren Brewing: 225 Main St, N., Stillwater. or riversirenbrewing.com

Thor’s Hard Cider:

Taproom at Aamodt’s Apple Farm, 6428 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater. 612-345-0137 or thorshardcider. com

Disc Golf

Brown’s Creek Park: 8312 Neal Ave. N., Stillwater. 651275-4100

Lakewood Hills Park: 2110 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake. Has an 18-hole disc golf course that winds through the park and surrounding woods. 651-747-3660

Farmers Markets

(Seasonal)

Mahtomedi:

Veteran’s Memorial Park (intersection of Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road) Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon from late June through September.

White Bear:

Downtown White Bear Lake on Clark Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets, Fridays 8 a.m.-noon from last Friday in June until last Friday in October.

Horse Racing

Running Aces Harness Park: 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus. 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

Hunt Clubs/ Shooting Ranges

Wild Wings of Oneka:

14814 Irish Ave., Hugo. Private hunt club offers sporting clays and hunting options. 651-439-4287 or wildwingsofoneka.com

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Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association:

6557 N 125th St., Hugo. Rifle, pistol and shotgun practice areas. 651-247-5547or besamn.com

Ice Skating

Hippodrome Ice Arena:

4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-653-3126 or communityservices.isd624.org

St. Croix Valley Recreation Center:

1675 Market Drive, Stillwater. 651430-2601 or stcroixreccenter.com

TCO Sports Garden:

1490 E. County Road E., Vadnais Heights. 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us

White Bear Ice Arena: 2160 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake. 651-748-2515

White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 East Highway 96, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8571 or whitebearlakemn.gov

Live Music

Admiral D’s:

4424 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. 651-846-9036 or admiraldswbl.com

Macaluso’s Road House: 3857 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights. 651-429-1716, or macalusosroadhouse.com

Manitou Bar & Kitchen: 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake. 651426-2300, manitougrill.com

Tally’s Dockside:

4441 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633 or cghooks. com

Washington Square Bar & Grill: 4736 Washington Square, White Bear Lake. 651-407-7162 or

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Movie Theaters

Emagine White Bear: 1180 County Road J, White Bear Township. 651-653-3243 or emagine-entertainment.com. Luxury seating and bar service. Marcus Oakdale Cinema: 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale. Stadium seating and bistro/ bar service. 651-770-4992 or

101 Pine St. W., Stillwater. 651-2757075 or washingtoncountymn.gov

Music

Lake Country Chorus:

Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area, 651-323-7877, or lakecountrychorus.org

Valley Chamber Chorale: Highly skilled amateur choir. 651-430-0124 or valleychamberchorale.org

1328 East Hwy. 96, White Bear Lake. Racquetball, handball and wallyball. 651-429-8571

Skate Parks

(Unsupervised unless noted)

Hugo Skate Park (Lions Volunteer Park):

Racquetball/ Handball/Pickleball

(Contact Park listings for information) White Bear Lake Sports Center:

5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo. Includes quarter pipes, bank ramp, pyramid, grind rails, skittle pad and dragon back.

Shoreview Commons Skatepark Plaza:

North side of Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Concrete plaza that includes stairs, handrails, benches and a transition section. 651-490-4700

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Skiing/ Snowboarding/ Snowtubing

Afton Alps:

6600 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park, 48 runs, 18 chair lifts, chalets and rentals. 651-436-5245 or aftonalps.com

Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area:

2232 100th Ave., Dresser, Wisconsin. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, cross-country, zip line. 22 runs, rentals. 651-433-5141 or trollhaugen.com

Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard:

37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park, 26 runs. 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com

Welch Village Ski & Snowboard:

26685 County Road 7 Blvd., Welch. 60 trails for skiing and snowboarding. 651-258-4567 or welchvillage.com

Green Acres Recreation:

8989 55th St. N., Lake Elmo. Snow tubing only. 651-529-9944 or greenacresrec.com

Skiing

(Cross-Country)

(See Parks listings for more information)

Tamarack Nature Center, Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Park, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail.

Troll Hollow:

2232 100th Ave., Dresser, WI. 2.0 km lighted, groomed trail. 651-4335141 or trollhaugen.com

Tennis

Bloomquist Park: 210 Birchwood Ave., Birchwood Columbia Park: 1756 County Road 96 E., White Bear Township

Eagle Park: 5485 Township Drive, White Bear Township

Four Seasons Park:

5287 Hugo Road, White Bear Township

Longville Park: 5300 Portland Ave., White Bear Township Theater (Live)

Children’s Performing Arts:

Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. Theatre education for children. 651-336-8613 or childrensperformingartsmn.org

Lakeshore Players Theatre:

Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. Community theater offers performing arts productions and classes. 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org

The Zephyr Theatre:

Professional theatre providing live performances, music, dance, education and artistic opportunities for all ages. Held in the old Zephyr Train Depot in Stillwater. 651-300-4942 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

Trails for Hiking, Biking or Blading

(Also see Parks section of guide) Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve: Located at the corner of McKusick Road and Neal Ave. in Stillwater. Includes multiuse trails open to hikers, bikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. The Brown’s Creek State Trail is a 5.9-mile trail constructed on the former Minnesota Zephyr railroad grade connecting the Gateway Trail in Grant to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Stillwater and also connects to other local park and trail systems. The trail is generally level and accessible to users of all abilities.

Bruce Vento Regional Trail:

Thirteen miles of paved pedestrian and biking trails passing through St. Paul, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and White Bear Lake. ramseycounty.us

Gateway Trail:

This 18.3-mile State Trail cuts through sections of urban areas, parks, lakes, wetlands and fields in Ramsey and Washington counties. Also offers access to downtown and the State Capitol complex in St. Paul, as well as in Phalen-Keller Regional Park and other destinations in Washington County. Level trail is wheelchair accessible. For 9.7 miles between I-694 and the eastern end at Pine Point Park, the paved trail adjoins a separate, unpaved trail used for horseback riding or carriage riding. Parking available near the intersection of Hwy. 36 and I-694, south of the intersection of County Road B and White Bear Avenue, at the Maplewood Community Center

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near Lake Masterman on Hwy. 96 in Grant, at the trail’s eastern end at Pine Point or where permitted along public roads and streets near trail intersections. dnr.state.mn.us.

Lake Avenue Trail:

Paved trail along White Bear Lake shoreline from Cottage Park to White Bear Lake County Park.

Lake Links Trail:

Designated bike trail around White Bear Lake. Some sections have designated lanes for biking/ walking. Some sections share road shoulder.

Loop Trail St. Croix River Crossing:

The 4.7-mile loop trail spans areas of Stillwater and Houlton, Wisconsin and includes river crossings at the historic Lift Bridge

and the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge. Open to bicycles and pedestrians. Parking in Stillwater main trailhead on Wisconsin side includes parking area at Houlton Hill across the street from Houlton Elementary School, restrooms and picnic area. For information and trail maps, go to sccwi.gov

Streetcar Trail:

Parallel to Lincolntown Avenue, Mahtomedi.

Sunrise Prairie/Hardwood Creek Trail:

Follows the original Lake Superior and Mississippi Rail Line and runs through North Branch to the southern border of Chisago County where it becomes Hardwood Creek Trail and continues south to downtown Hugo.

Water Parks

Tropics Indoor Water Park:

Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. 651490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov

Battle Creek Waterworks: 2401 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood. Outside - Seasonal. 651-266-0335 or ramseycounty. us (Closed until Spring 2026)

Wineries

7 Vines Vineyard: 101 Hwy. 96, Dellwood. 651-4786300 or 7vinesvineyard.com

Rustic Roots Winery:

20168 St. Croix Trail N., Scandia. 651-433-3311 or rusticroots.wine

St. Croix Vineyards: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com

Two Silo Winery and Vineyard: 7040 117th St. N., Grant. 651-4936763 or twosilofarmhouse.com

White Bear Meadery:

1320 County Road D Circle, Maplewood. 651-352-9552 or whitebearmeadery.com

YMCA

Shoreview YMCA: 3760 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview. 651-483-2671 or ymcanorth.org

White Bear Area YMCA: 2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. 651-777-8103 or ymcanorth.org

WHITE BEAR WINE & SPIRITS

Celebrating One Year

It’s been one year since we moved into our new home filled with excitement, ambition, and a vision for growth. Today, as we celebrate this milestone, we want to take a moment to reflect, express gratitude, and share what’s ahead for our journey.

A Heartfelt Thank You

First and foremost, we want to thank our clients and community for standing by us. Your continued loyalty and encouragement have made all the difference during this first year. Moving into a new space is always a challenge, but your support has been the foundation that kept us moving forward.

An Honest Acknowledgment

We also want to be transparent about the challenges we’ve faced. Product availability has not always been consistent, and we know that may have caused inconvenience. For that, we sincerely apologize. Rebuilding supply chains and restoring consistency is a process that takes time, but we are fully committed to getting back to normal and providing the reliable experience you deserve.

Looking Ahead with Optimism

This anniversary is not just a marker of where we’ve been, but also a launchpad for where we’re going. We’re focused on strengthening operations, expanding offerings, and creating a smoother experience for every client who walks through our doors. Growth is never a straight path, but each step brings us closer to building something truly lasting.

Invitation to Investors

As part of our long-term vision, we are opening the door for private investors who want to grow alongside us. We are offering abovemarket returns on investment (ROI) and the chance to partner in building a business designed for stability, impact, and shared success.

A Shared Journey

One year in, we are proud of how far we’ve come, but even more excited about the road ahead. Together—with our clients, community, and future partners—we are building not just a business, but a future.

Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to many more years of growth, opportunity, and shared success.

Dining & Lodging

Take a sip, bite and explore these White Bear Lake cafes

In the heart of White Bear Lake lie many cafe options for residents and visiting guests to check out, grab a bite and get a drink.

At Keys Cafe, freshly made delicacies are always available. Each meal is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. These include classic egg-based breakfasts, specialty sandwiches, appetizer bowls and pasta creations. The cafe also boasts a 12-person bakery staff that makes its treats from scratch, including sheet cakes, fruit, specialty pies and round cakes.

Ingredients Cafe, located next to Cup n’ Cone, boasts an equally extensive array of specialties, including Alaskan halibut, Mongolian pork chops and lemon caper chicken penne. Owner and

head chef Ben Pratt is notable for being the winner of Minnesota’s 2006 Chaine des Rotisseurs Young Chef Cooking Challenge. The cafe also features live music from local bands and artists on select dates throughout the year.

For those who prefer gluten-free breakfast and lunch options, Cafe Cravings has them covered. Like Keys, each dish is prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients, including the cafe’s variety of bakery and dessert choices. A large patio with a fountain is available for diners to relax and eat during the summer, while an outdoor fireplace will keep them cozy and warm in the winter. Additionally, free wireless internet is available all year round.

For low-key coffeehouse vibes,

look no further than the Anchor Coffee House in Washington Square. In addition to standard drinks, the house also offers unique seasonal concoctions, including Honey Lavender Shaken Espresso and Brown Cow Cold Brew, as part of its summer lineup. Since its 2018 debut at the State Fair, the house has also carried its signature mini donut latte for customers to try. Edible treats, such as gluten-friendly banana chocolate chip muffins, are also available for sale.

Nowhere in downtown White Bear Lake is there a shortage of dining options to enjoy. From small-scale coffee shops to large-scale cafes, there’s always something around the corner for everyone.

Government

Federal Elected Officials

U.S. House of Representatives 4th District

Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL)

District Office: 661 LaSalle St., #110, St. Paul, MN 55114

651-224-9191, Fax: 651-224-3056, mccollum.house.gov.

U. S. Senate

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL)

Metro office: 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415

612-727-5220, Fax: 202-224-1792, klobuchar.senate.gov.

Sen. Tina Smith (DFL)

Metro Office: 60 East Plato Blvd., Suite 220, St. Paul, MN 55107 651-221-1016, Fax: 612-221-1078, smith.senate.gov.

State

Elected Officials

Governor

Gov. Tim Walz (DFL)

Office of the Governor, 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 651-201-3400, 800-657-3717, Fax: 651-797-1850, mn.gov/governor Minnesota Senate

MN Senators

Sen. Karin Housley (R)

District 33 (includes Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Grant, and Willernie)

95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 2213, St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-4351, sen.karin.housley@ senate.mn.gov

Sen. Heather Gustafson (DFL)

District 36 (includes White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights, Birchwood Village, and Gem Lake)

95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3103, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-1253, sen.heather. gustafson@senate.mn.gov

Sen. Judy Seeberger (DFL)

District 41 (includes Grant)

95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 2109, St. Paul, MN 55155

651-297-8060, sen.judy.seeberger@ senate.mn.gov

Sen. Tou Xiong (DFL)

District 44 (includes Pine Springs)

95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3203, St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-6820, sen.tou.xiong@ senate.mn.gov

Minnesota House of Representatives

Rep. Patti Anderson (R)

District 33A (includes Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Grant, and Willernie)

2nd Floor Centennial Office Building

658 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-3018

rep.patti.anderson@house.mn.gov

Rep. Elliott Engen (R)

District 36A (includes White Bear Township)

2nd Floor Centennial Office Building

658 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-2365

rep.elliott.engen@house.mn.gov

Rep. Brion Curran (DFL)

District 36B (includes White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights, Birchwood Village, and Gem Lake)

5th Floor Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-4342

rep.brion.curran@house.mn.gov

Rep. Leon Lillie (DFL)

District 44B (includes Pine Springs)

5th Floor Centennial Office Building

658 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-1188

rep.leon.lillie@house.mn.gov

Government

United States Post Offices

Toll-free: 1-800-275-8777

White Bear Lake 2223 Fifth St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 651-762-1437

Willernie

105 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN 55090, 651-653-1204

Libraries

Ramsey County Library, White Bear Lake Branch: 2150 Second St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org.

Washington County Library, Wildwood Branch: 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi,

MN 55115

651-426-2042 or washcolib.org.

State Departments

General information: mn.gov

Agriculture: 651-201-6000 or Toll Free: 800-967-2474

Attorney General: 651-2963353

Career Force: 651-259-7500

Commerce: 651-539-1500

Education: 651-582-8200

Elections & Voting: 651-2151440; sos.mn.gov

Employment and Economic Development: 651-259-7114

Labor and Industry: 651-2845005

Natural Resources: 651-296-6157

Individual income tax: 651296-3781

Property tax: 651-556-6091

Unemployment: 651-296-3644

Veterans Affairs: 888-546-5838

Worker’s Compensation: 651284-5032

Ramsey County

Website: ramseycounty.us

Phone: 651-266-8500

Ramsey County Manager: Ling Becker

Ramsey County Service Center: 3001 White Bear Ave. N., Suite 1022A Maplewood, MN 55109 651-266-8500

Ramsey County Board of Commissioners serving the White Bear Area

District 1 (Includes Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township):

Tara Jebens-Singh

651-266-8362 or Tara.JebensSingh@ co.ramsey.mn.us

District 7 (Includes White Bear Lake):

Kelly Miller

651-266-8363 or Kelly.Miller@ co.ramsey.mn.us

Where To Go

General Information: 651-266-8500

Assessor: 651-266-2131

Attorney: 651-266-3222

Board of Commissioners: 651-266-8350

Court Administration: 651-266-8266

Elections & Voting: 651-266-2171

Government

Household Hazardous Waste: 651633-3279

Human Resources: 651-266-2700

Immunizations: 651-266-1234

Information Services/IT: 651-2663400

Jury Information: 651-266-8200

Library - Law: 651-266-8391

Library - Main: 651-486-2200

Parks & Recreation: 651-266-0300

Property Management: 651-2662269

Property Records & Taxes: 651266-2222

Public Health: 651-266-2400

Public Works: 651-266-7100

Recycling: 651-633-3279

Senior Services: 651-266-4500

Sheriff (administration): 651-266-9333

Snow Emergency: 651-266-PLOW (7569)

Social Services: 651-266-4500

Soil & Water Conservation: 651266-0300

Tax Information: 651-266-2222

Veterans Services: 651-266-2545

Vital Records: 651-266-1333

Yard Waste & Compost: 651-6333279

Register a car; Driver’s license and state ID cards; Passports; Hunting and fishing license: White Bear Lake License Bureau, 4701 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 651-429-8525

Marriage license: St. Paul - 90 Plato Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55107, 651-266-1333

Government

Washington County

Government Center:

14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-430-6000, washingtoncountymn.gov.

County Administrator: Kevin Corbid, 651-430-6002

Washington County Commissioners serving the White Bear Area

District 1 (includes Dellwood, Grant, Precinct 1 in Mahtomedi):

Fran Miron, 651-430-6211, fran. miron@co.washington.mn.us

District 2 (includes Birchwood, Pine Springs, Willernie, portion of White Bear Lake in Washington County (Ward 4, Precinct 2) and Precinct 2 in Mahtomedi):

Stan Karwoski 651-430-6212, stan. karwoski@co.washington.mn.us

Where To Go

General Information: 651-4306000

TTY: 651-430-6246

Website: washingtoncountymn. gov

Accounting & Finance: 651-4306030

Administration (County): 651430-6001

Assessment - County Assessor: 651-430-6175

Attorney (County): 651-430-6115

Board of Commissioners: 651430-6000

Central Services: 651-275-7000

Community Corrections/ Probation: 651-430-6900

Community Services: 651-4306455

Courthouse: 651-413-8030

Court Administration: 651-4138030

Elections & Voting: 651-4306790

Historic Courthouse: 651-2757075

Human Resources: 651-430-6081

Information Technology: 651430-6411

Land Management/Zoning: 651430-4300

Law Library: 651-430-6330

Libraries (main): 651-275-8500

Parks: 651-430-4300

Personnel (Human Resources): 651-430-6081

Property Records & Taxpayer Services: 651-430-6175

Public Health & Environment: 651-430-6655

Public Works: 651-430-4300

Sheriff: 651-439-9381 or 651430-7600 (Always use 911 in an emergency).

Surveyor: 651-430-4300

Tax Information: 651-430-6175

Transportation: 651-430-4300

Veterans Services: 651-4306895

Vital Records: 651-430-6175

Washington Conservation District: 651-330-8220

Workforce Center: 651-275-8650

Metropolitan Council

390 Robert St. N. St Paul, MN 55101, 651-602-1000 or metrocouncil.org.

OVERVIEW:

The Met Council, established by the state Legislature in 1967, coordinates planning and development within the sevencounty Twin Cities metropolitan area. The council works with local communities to operate the region’s largest bus system, collect and treat wastewater, engage communities and the public in planning for future growth, provide forecasts of the region’s population and household growth, provide affordable housing opportunities, provide planning, acquisitions and funding for a regional system of parks and trails, and provide a framework for decisions and implementation for regional services including aviation, transportation, parks and open space, water quality and water management. Governance: The 17-member Met Council has 16 members who each represent a geographic district and one chairman, Charlie Zelle, who serves at-large. They all are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The state Senate confirms council member appointments.

Serving the White Bear area District

10 (includes Vadnais Heights)

Peter Lindstrom: 612-602-1727, peter.lindstrom@metc.state.mn.us District 11 (includes White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs, Grant, White Bear Township, and Willernie)

Gail Cederberg: 612-487-1205, Gail.Cederberg@metc.state.mn.us

WHY BE A BEAR?

• Student-centered instruction. We believe all students grow and learn in different ways and at different rates — that all can achieve.

• Expanded academic opportunities. Our students explore their interests, excel and design their futures.

• Empowered, supported learning. Students are agents and owners of their learning in an environment that is safe, supportive and challenging — with high expectations for student success.

• Inspiring, nurturing educators. Our educators facilitate learning and challenge students — fostering curiosity and confidence.

• Transformative learning. Our flexible learning spaces and learning studios ignite opportunities for communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.

White Bear Lake Area Schools

Senior Activity Pass

Senior community members (age 65+) who live in the District are invited to participate in the Senior Activities Pass program and enjoy complimentary admission to school activities. Find the application on the District’s website, isd624.org/senioractivitypass

Community e-Newsletter

The district’s award-winning Community e-Newsletter is sent out each week, with alternating text and video editions. The text editions cover student and staff successes, school and Community Education offerings, and School Board proceedings. Those who wish to be added to the Community e-Newsletter list may contact us at communications@isd624.org

Public Schools

White Bear Lake Area Schools

Independent School District 624 District Center at Sunrise Park, 2399 Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 651-407-7500, isd624.org

Governance

The seven-member school board meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month during the school year. Business meetings are held at the District Center at 5:30 p.m. School board meetings are also viewable via livestream and broadcast on Suburban Community Channels channel 20 on Wednesdays at 2, 6 and 9 p.m., and 10 a.m. Thursdays.

Board Members

Scott Arcand: scott.arcand@isd624.org

Deb Beloyed: deb.beloyed@isd624.org

Kathleen Daniels: kathleen.daniels@isd624.org

Jessica Ellison: jessica.ellison@isd624.org

Christina Streiff Oji: chris.streiff-oji@isd624.org

Daniel Skaar: daniel.skaar@isd624.org

Angela Thompson: angela.thompson@isd624.org

Administration

Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent, 651-407-7563, wayne.kazmierczak@isd624.org

Registration 651-407-7674

Elementary

Schools

Birch Lake Elementary (K-5) 1616 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-653-2776

Lakeaires Elementary (K-5)

3963 Van Dyke St., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2809

Lincoln Elementary (K-5)

1961 Sixth St., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2820

Matoska International IB World School (K-5)

2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Township, 651-653-2847

North Star Elementary (K-5) 15198 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo, 651242-5500

Oneka Elementary (K-5) 4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo, 651-288-1800

Otter Lake Elementary (K-5) 1401 County Road H2, White Bear Lake, 651-653-2831

Vadnais Heights Elementary (K-5) 3645 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, 651-653-2858

Willow Lane Elementary (K-5) 3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-773-6170

Middle Schools (6-8)

Central Middle School

4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2888

Mariner Middle School

3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake, 651-773-6200

High School (9-12)

White Bear Lake Area High School 5045 Division Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-444-6700

White Bear Lake Area Learning Center (9-12)

2449 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake, 651-773-6400

Other Resources

Community Services & Recreation

2399 Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-407-7500

Early Childhood Program

Normandy Park Education Center

Education

2482 E. County Road F, White Bear Lake, 651-653-3100

Senior Program

Normandy Park Education Center 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake, 651-653-3121

Transition Education Center

14895 Francesca Ave. N., Hugo, 651-773-6050

White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation

2399 Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-407-7696, wblaef.org

Mahtomedi Public Schools

Independent School District 832

District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651407-2000, mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

OVERVIEW:

Mahtomedi School District 832 covers approximately 28 square miles including the east shore of White Bear Lake and serves Willernie, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Pine Springs and portions of Hugo, Lake Elmo, Grant and White Bear Lake. School district resident population is nearly 17,000 and nearly 3,300 students. The district is supported in its efforts of innovation and support to students with the help of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) and the Mahtomedi Elementary PTO. The district operates a community education center, an early childhood program, two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and Mahtomedi Passages Transition Program.

District Enrollment:

Contact the district office for information about open enrollment.

Education

GOVERNANCE:

Regular meetings of the Mahtomedi School Board occur on the second and fourth Mondays at the District Education Center, room 103, and can be viewed via Zoom. Check the district website for meeting dates and links. All regular School Board meetings are recorded and posted on the Mahtomedi Public Schools YouTube Channel.

Board Members

schoolboard@isd832.net

Stacy Stout: 612-516-6560, stacey. stout@isd832.net

Kelly Reagan: 651-226-6872, kelly.

reagan@isd832.net

Paul Donna: 612-499-3066, paul. donna@isd832.net

Drew Whitson 651-208-2271, drew. whitson@isd832.net

Ryan Domin: 612-799-3387, ryan. domin@isd832.net

Jenny Peterson: 612-414-4625, jenny. peterson@isd832.net

Administration

Barbara Duffrin, Superintendent, 651-4072002 or barb.duffrin@ isd832.net

Schools

Wildwood Elementary (grades K-2)

8698 75th St. N.,

Stillwater, 651-407-2100

O. H. Anderson Elementary (grades 3-5)

666 Warner Ave. S., Mahtomedi, 651-4072300

Mahtomedi Middle School (grades 6-8)

8100 75th St. N., Mahtomedi, 651-4072200

Mahtomedi High School (grades 9-12)

8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi, 651-7625800

Other Resources

Mahtomedi Community Education

1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Mahtomedi, (651) 4072018, communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

Early Childhood Family Education

651-407-2441

Mahtomedi Area Preschool (co-located with Wildwood Elementary School)

651-407-2441

Mahtomedi Adventure Club

(school-age care) 651407-2037

Adult/Senior Programs

651- 407-2024

Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation 651-406-2006, maefgives.org.

Head Start / Early Head Start Programs

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties, caprw.org or 651-

Education

645-6445. Programs offered at: Normandy Park Education Center, 2482 County Road F, White Bear Lake, 651-653-3100. Head Start is a quality child development program for birth to age 5 children and their families. There is no cost to families who are accepted in the program.

Preschools

Preschool Redeemer Lutheran Church

3770 Bellaire Ave. White Bear Lake, 651-762-7884, ladcfamilies. org

Preschool Community of Grace Church

4000 Linden St. White Bear Lake, 651-762-7884, ladcfamilies.org

St. Jude’s Discovery Center 600 Mahtomedi Ave. Mahtomedi, 651-762-7884, stjudeofthelake.org

Preschools of St. Andrews 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, 651-762-4103, saintandrews.org

South Shore Trinity Preschool 2480 South Shore Blvd. White Bear Lake 651-429-4293, sstlutheranpreschool.com

Private Schools

Frassati Catholic Academy (Pre-K-8) 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-429-7771, frassati-wbl.org

Liberty Classical Academy (Pre-K-2) & (3-12):: 10158 122nd St. N., Hugo, 651-447-4033. Grades 3-12: 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-772-2777, liberyclassicalacademy.org

Hill-Murray Catholic School (7-12) 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood, 651-777-1376, hillmurray.org

Magnuson Christian School (K-8) 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake, 651-478-7317, magnusonschool.org

St. Jude of the Lake Catholic IB School (Pre-K-8)

600 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651-426-2562, stjudeofthelakeschool.org

White Bear Montessori (Pre-K-6) 1201 County Road E East, White Bear Lake, 651-429-3710, wbms. org

Charter Schools

Level Up Academy (K-8 Public Charter School)

2600 County Road E East, White Bear Lake, 651-408-5559, levelupacademy.org

Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School (K-12 public charter school)

100 Vadnais Blvd., Vadnais Heights, 651-209-3910, afsahighschool.com

Public Safety

Emergency Contacts

Police, Fire, Ambulance: Dial 911

Poison emergency: 1-800-222-1222

National Suicide Prevention

Law Enforcement Agencies

Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Serves the communities of White Bear Lake,

Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Serves the communities of Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, Hugo, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs, and Willernie. Washingtoncountymn.

429-8511; Administration, 651-429-8539; Records, 651-429-8550

White Bear Lake Fire Department Serves White Bear Lake, White Bear Township,

Non-emergencies: 651-747-3750

Stillwater Fire Department

Serves portion of Grant. Fire Chief: Stuart Glaser For non-emergencies: 651-351-4963

Social/Human Services

Community Resource Center of St. Andrew’s: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. Offers resources for emergency food assistance, shelter/ housing, utilities, transportation, medical and dental care, clothing, furniture, personal care items; job search help; free community meal every Thursday 6-7 p.m. 651-762-9124 or saintandrews.org

Solid Ground - East Metro Place: 3521 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Helps families work toward self-sufficiency by providing affordable housing, supportive services, and educational opportunities. 651-7738401 or solidgroundmn. org

Greater Twin Cities United Way: Call 211 for Resource Helpline, 612-340-7400 or gtcuw.org

Counseling

Northeast Youth & Family Services - White Bear Lake Clinic:

1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd., White Bear Lake Offers counseling, health education and support services to youth. Also family counseling, mental health services, educational services and senior chore services. 651-429-8544, nyfs.org

Food Shelves

White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf: Serves residents within the White Bear Lake Area School District 624 and others in need. 1884 Whitaker Ave., White Bear Lake 651407-5310 or www. whitebearfoodshelf.org

White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf Community Market: 2446 County Road F., White Bear Lake, 651-407-5310 or www. whitebearfoodshelf.org

Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf: Serves residents within Mahtomedi School District 832.

St. Jude of the Lake Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651-395-5350 or stjudeofthelake.org

Public Health

Ramsey County Public Health:

651-266-2400, ramseycounty.us

Public Safety

Washington County Public Health and Environment: 651-430-6655, washingtoncountymn. gov

Senior Services

White Bear Area Senior Program: White Bear Area Senior Center 2399 Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-653-3121, communityservices. isd624.org

Mahtomedi Senior Program: Mahtomedi Senior Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651407-2018

Ramsey County Home and Community Care: 651-266-4500

Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services: lakeareaseniors.org

Senior LinkAge Line: 800-333-2433

Seniors Community Homebased Services: 651-266-3613

Senior Chore Service (Northeast Youth and Family Services): 651-429-8544, nyfs.org

Transportation

Newtrax: Serves seniors, people with disabilities, and municipal organizations. 651-789-6221 or newtrax. org

Metro Transit: Bus service routes throughout Vadnais Heights and Shoreview. 612-373-3333 or metrotransit.org

Metro Mobility:

Shared ride service for those with disabilities or health conditions. 651602-1111 or metrocouncil. org

Transit Link Dial-a-Ride: Curb-to-curb, minibus or van service for the general public. 651602-LINK (5465) or metrotransit.org.

Parks & Nature

City Parks

Birchwood

Bloomquist Park:

210 Birchwood Ave. Tennis courts and a playground. Nordling Park is by this park at the end of Birchwood Ave. and is undeveloped.

Hall’s Marsh: Lake Ave. Undeveloped nature preserve.

Tighe-Schmitz Park: 410 Lake Ave. Picnic area, playground, soccer and softball fields, hockey rink with warming house.

Wildwood Park:

220 Wildwood Ave. Open space in the median of Wildwood Road. Access to White Bear Lake at the following easements: Ash, Elm, Dellwood and Birch beaches.

Mahtomedi

Chautauqua Park:

75-1/2 Quail St. Beach, canoe storage, picnic tables and benches.

Katherine Abbott Park: 1000 Lincolntown Ave. Picnic shelter (by reservation only), picnic area, canoe access, park center, outdoor toilet facilities and 76 acres of woods, meadows, and trails.

Mahtomedi Beach: 1045 Park Ave. Picnic facilities, swimming beach, outdoor shower, restroom and canoe storage rack.

Mahtomedi District Education Center: 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Playground, ball fields, outdoor skating rink.

Southwest Park: 29 Long Lake Road. Baseball and soccer fields, playground, picnic area.

Wedgewood Park: 211 Wedgewood Dr. Sport court, baseball field, playground and picnic shelter.

Wildwood Park:

345 Lincolntown Ave. Picnic facilities, ball fields, playground, sand volleyball court and fishing pier.

Vadnais Heights

Bear Park: 465 Bear Ave. S. Basketball hoop, picnic tables, playground equipment, ball fields, soccer/ football fields and seasonal restroom facilities.

Berwood Park: 780 Berwood Ave. Playground equipment, basketball hoop, ball fields, soccer/football fields, tennis courts, trails and seasonal restroom facilities.

Bridgewood Park: 4224 ½ Bridgewood Terrace. Basketball hoop, picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis and pickleball courts, seasonal restrooms facilities and trail connection.

Community Park:

641 County Road F East. Hockey rink with warming house, open skating, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields and trails.

Elmwood Park:

3892 Elmwood Ave. Picnic tables and playground equipment.

Greenhaven Park: 4470 Greenhaven Drive. Picnic tables and playground equipment.

Heritage Park: 4345 Heritage Court. Trails, picnic tables.

Kohler Meadows Park: 365 County Road F. Picnic tables and shelter, play equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields, basketball hoop, tennis courts and bang board, seasonal restroom facilities and trails.

Lily Pond Park: 325 Lily Pond Lane. Picnic tables, playground equipment, ball fields, seasonal restroom facilities and trails.

Morningside Park:

4485 Morningside Ave. Picnic tables and wetland area.

Oak Creek Park: 485 Oak Creek Drive. Picnic tables and playground equipment.

Vadnais Elementary School: 3645 Centerville Rd. Basketball hoop, playground equipment, ball fields and soccer/football fields and seasonal restroom facilities.

Westfield Park: 520 Westfield Lane. Basketball hoop, hockey rink and warming house, open skating, picnic tables, playground equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields, tennis courts and bang board and trails.

Wolters Park:

1351 Willow Lake Blvd. Picnic tables, playground equipment and trails.

Parks & Nature

White Bear Lake

Bossard Park:

3765 Bellaire Ave. 17 acres west of Bellaire Ave. and south of Cedar Ave. Softball and soccer fields, picnic area, playground, sledding hill.

Cottage Park Nature Preserve: Across from Lions Park at White Bear Ave. and Cottage Park Road. Benches to enjoy the view of White Bear Lake.

Ebba Park:

3450 Ebba St. One acre south of Elm St. Picnic tables, softball field and playground.

Hidden Hollow Park:

4151 Myrle Ave. Nine acres between Bellaire Ave. and Myrle Ave. with entrance off Myrle at Lakeridge Drive. Picnic tables, playground, and dog-walking area.

Jack Yost Park:

1856 Florence St. Five acres, picnic shelters, baseball field, trail, restrooms, ice rink and playground equipment.

Lakeview Park: 2165 Lakeview Ave. Boat dock, canoe landing, fishing dock, picnic area.

Lakewood Hills: 2110 Orchard Lane between White Bear Ave. and McKnight Road. Four baseball fields, picnic area, shelters, fireplace, fishing, hiking trails, skateboard park and disc golf course. Handicap accessible. Lions Park:

4410 Lake Ave. S. East of Cottage Park Road. Picnic area, restrooms, fishing dock with limited parking and a canoe rack.

Matoska Park:

4810 Lake Ave. N between Fourth and Seventh Streets. Historic Geist Gazebo, picnic area, restrooms, boat and canoe launch, sailboat marina, Seventh St. dock for swimming and a dog beach. Speiss landing marker commemorates Gerry Speiss’ sail

across the Atlantic in his 10-foot boat, Yankee Girl.

McCarty Park: 1799 Elm St. Child play structures and picnic area. Handicap accessible.

Memorial Beach: 4980 Lake Ave. N. Picnic tables, restroom, outdoor shower and drinking fountain. Handicap accessible.

Podvin Park:

1700 9th St., just west of Bald Eagle Ave. Softball, soccer and football fields, picnic area, shelters, restrooms, playground, ice rinks with a warming house, skateboard park and basketball court. Handicap accessible.

Railroad Park: 4752 Hwy. 61 between Washington Ave. and Fourth St. Gazebo, flower gardens, benches and water fountain. Handicap accessible.

Ramaley Park: 1883 Park St., three acres between Second and Third Ave. on Park St. Playground, restrooms, ice rink and ball fields. Handicap accessible.

Rotary Nature Preserve: 4840 White Bear Parkway. Pavilion with fireplace, picnic tables, park lights, trails, restrooms, memorial. Handicap accessible.

Spruce Park: 3653 McKnight Road. Playing fields, playground equipment, basketball court, picnic tables, restrooms, ice rink with warming house.

Stellmacher Park: 3930 Linden St. Spans approximately nine acres between Linden St. and Highland Ave. Picnic area, shelter, playground equipment, baseball and soccer/ football fields and restrooms.

Varney Lake Park: 2051 Orchard Lane. Dog walking area.

Parks & Nature

Veteran’s Memorial Park: 4520 Highway 61. Fishing pier, foot bridge, and picnic area. Handicap accessible.

West Park: 2350 11th St. Beach, restrooms, picnic tables, ball field, park shelter and playground.

Weyerhauser Park: 1705 9th St. 15 acres north between Otter Lake Road and Bald Eagle Blvd., next to the Weyerhauser Plant. Baseball fields and restrooms.

Willow Marsh Reserve: 1710 Fair Oaks. Dog walking area.

White Bear Township

Anderson Park: 1188 Anderson Lane. Half-acre of undeveloped park.

Apple Tree Park: 4399 Oakmede Lane. Playground and basketball court.

Bellaire Beach: 2499 South Shore Blvd. Picnic area, shelter, swimming beach and swings.

Birch Park: 2150 Overlake Ave. Playground, picnic equipment and small ball field.

Brandlwood Park: 5801 Meadowview Dr. Playground, picnic area, skating rink and an open field.

Columbia Park: 1756 Highway 96 E. Playground, ball field, skating rink, two tennis courts, picnic shelter, soccer field and pickleball court.

Deer Meadow Park: 2625 Parkview Dr. Facilities include a paved trail, a picnic shelter, a playground and an open field.

Eagle Park: 5485 Township Dr. Playground, picnic shelter, skating rink, pickleball court, and tennis court.

Four Seasons Park: 5287 Hugo Rd. Playground, tennis court, pickleball court, picnic shelter, and ballfield.

Fox Meadow Park: 4230 White Bear Pkwy. Playground, picnic shelter, skating rink and an open field.

Garden Creek Park: 5383 Portland Ave. Playground equipment, ice skating rink and picnic area.

Garley Park: 5560 Peterson Rd. Small ball field.

Gilder Park: 2626 Suzanne Circle. Playground equipment, skating rink, basketball court, and sliding hill.

Longville Park: 5300 Portland Ave. and 2675 First St. Baseball field, tennis court, pickleball court, picnic shelter and area, trails and benches.

Manor Park: 2569 Stacker Blvd. Playground equipment.

Mead Park: 5130 Dillon St. Playground, baseball field, skating rink, two tennis courts, picnic shelter and horseshoe pit.

Meadowlands Park: 4600 Stoddart Circle. Playground, passive trails, and benches.

Otter Park:

5868 Otterview Trail. Playground and sliding hill.

Polar Lakes Park (Community Park): 1280 Hammond Road. Two baseball fields, two softball fields, two lighted soccer fields, playground, and picnic shelter. Handicap accessible.

Red Pine Park: 5860 Red Pine Blvd. Playground, ice skating, basketball court and sledding hills.

Walhof Park: 5335 Reed Place. Playground and skating rink.

Dog Parks

The following off-leash dog parks provide an opportunity for dogs to exercise and socialize. Dogs must be under the effective control of their owners, keepers or guardians.

White Bear Dog Beach: Located at Matoska Park, Lake Avenue and 7th Street. More information at whitebearlake.org.

Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park: 5750 Otter Lake Road in White Bear Township features 10 fenced acres. Further information is available at 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us.

Battle Creek Regional Park: 2300 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood. Playground, picnic areas, off-leash dog area.

County & Regional Parks

Ramsey County Parks

ramseycounty.us

Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park:

Bald Eagle Section, 5800 Hugo

Parks & Nature

Road, White Bear Township; Otter Lake Section, 5750 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. 885 acres including Bald Eagle Lake, Otter Lake and Tamarack Nature Center. Hiking, snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing (rentals available), boating, picnicking (one shelter), off-leash dog park and activities at Tamarack Nature Center.

Battle Creek Regional Park: 2300 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood. Playground, picnic areas, off-leash dog area, Waterworks Family Aquatic Center, (Waterworks will be undergoing construction from Fall 2024 - Spring 2026), biking, walking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trails.

Island Lake County Park: 3611 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. 22acre picnic area on the east side of the lake, 41-acre golf course and teaching center on the northwest side of the lake and a 30-acre natural area on the southwest side

of the lake. Picnic area, shelters, ballfield, two sand volleyball courts, boat launch, fishing pier, trails, playground, and shoreline fishing.

Lake Gervais County Park: 2420 Edgerton St., Little Canada. Picnic area, unguarded swimming beach, play area and fishing pier.

Snail Lake Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. 1,019 acres consisting of five lakes and wetlands surrounded by wooded hills and ridges. Unguarded swimming beach, fishing, bike and pedestrian trails, picnic areas, children’s play areas, boat access, sand volleyball, more than five miles of paved trails.

Tony Schmidt Regional Park: 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills. On 230-acre Lake Johanna, with wetlands surrounded by steep wooded hills. Hiking, biking, unguarded swimming beach, boat launch, fishing and picnic tables (one pavilion and one shelter).

Turtle Lake County Park: 4979 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. 11-acre park moderately to heavily wooded. The park is narrow and positioned between residential properties. Boat launch, 200-foot unguarded swimming beach, play area, two small picnic shelters and a game field area.

Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview. Boat launch, unguarded swimming beach, large playground, pavilion, picnic shelter and trails.

Vadnais-Sucker Lakes Regional Park: 4500 Rice St., Vadnais Heights. Playground, shoreline fishing, biking, and walking trails.

White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach: 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. 900 feet of shoreline on 2,400acre White Bear Lake with boat launch, fishing, playground, picnic area and unguarded swimming beach.

Parks & Nature

Washington County Parks

washingtoncountymn. gov

Big Marine Park: 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix. 1,800 acres of excellent natural resource features, including the St. Croix Valley/ northeast ground moraine and highquality upland and wetland wildlife habitat. Boat launch, fishing pier, and swimming on Big Marine Lake; paved hiking trails, cross-country skiing, picnic shelters, nature programs and play area.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve: 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. 2,165 acres; 80 percent of acreage set aside for preservation and protection. Gently rolling hills with a variety of landscape, including forest and prairie. View wildlife, canoe, camp, fish, picnic shelters, swim, cross-country ski under 5.5 miles of lighted ski trails, Nordic Center with restrooms and vending machines, snowshoeing, dog walking trails, mountain bike, archery, boat launch, orienteering course, equestrian trails, hiking, play area. No recreational equipment rentals.

Square Lake Park: 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater. Square Lake Park is designated as a special regional recreational feature by the Metropolitan Council and offers some of the clearest waters in Minnesota, drawing scuba divers from throughout the region. Boat launch, canoe (access to Square Lake), fishing (pier), picnic, scuba diving and a swimming beach.

Nature

Centers

Tamarack Nature Center: 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township. 651-266-0300 or ramseycounty.us. 320-acre park preserve with picnic shelter, half-mile paved trail, more than four miles of woodchip paths,

indoor exhibit area with restrooms; Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area and Garden with tree forts, climbing cliffs, play stream, garden, and mud table. Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com. Trails, gardens and a visitors’ center with exhibits, restrooms, and kayak rentals; summer camps and other youth activities, as well as senior programs and other special events. Part of Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, which includes Chomonix Golf Course, Rice Creek campground, Centennial Lake Beach; also picnic areas, boat launch, paved biking trails, hiking trails, canoe and boat launches, fishing pier, playgrounds, and crosscountry ski trails, boat and equipment rentals.

Birchwood Village

cityofbirchwood.com

Population: 863 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources

City Hall: 207 Birchwood Ave., Birchwood, MN 55110.

Phone:

651-426-3403 Fax: 651-426-7747

Office hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, or by appointment.

City Council

The city is overseen by an elected five-member council which includes the mayor. The council meets at 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Village Hall.

Council members

Mayor Jennifer Arsenault: jennifer.arsenault@ cityofbirchwood.com.

Kathy Weir: kathy.weir@cityofbirchwood.com

Ryan Hankins: ryan.hankins@cityofbirchwood. com

Bridget Sperl: bridget.sperl@cityofbirchwood. com

Ryan Eisele: ryan.eisele@cityofbirchwood.com.

City staff

Deputy Clerk:

Therese Bellinger, 651-4263403, therese.bellinger@ cityofbirchwood.com.

Treasurer:

Marsha Olson, 651-426-3403, marsha.olson@cityofbirchwood. com

Building Official (contract): Jack Kramer, 651-351-5051

City Attorney (contract): Alan Kantrud, 651-426-3403,

City Information

hakantrud@protonmail.com

Dock Association: 612-269-3492, birchwooddocks@ gmail.com Police:

Washington County Sheriff, Nonemergency, 651-439-9381 Fire:

White Bear Lake Fire Dept., Nonemergency, 651-429-8568.

FAQs

Where do residents vote?

Birchwood Village City Hall, 207 Birchwood Ave. Which water management organization represents residents?

Rice Creek Watershed District, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-398-3070 or ricecreek.org.

White Bear Lake Conservation District, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 651-4298520, wblcd.org.

Dellwood

dellwood.us Population: 1171 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources

City Hall: 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN 55090

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 775, Willernie MN 55090 Office hours: By appointment only Phone:

651-429-1356

Email: cityhall@dellwood.us

City Council

Meets at 5:30 p.m.. the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Willernie City Hall.

Council members

Mayor Mike Mcgill: mike.mcgill@dellwood.us

Melissa Peltier: melissa.peltier@dellwood.us

Brady Ramsay: brady.ramsay@dellwood.us

Greg Boosalis: greg.boosalis@dellwood.us

Karen Quaday: karen.quaday@dellwood.us

City staff

City Clerk: Joel Holstad, 651-429-1356

City Attorney: Richard Copeland, 651-429-3323

Police:

Washington County Sheriff, Non Emergency, 651-439-9381

Fire:

White Bear Lake Fire Department, Non-emergency, 651-429-8568

FAQs

Where do residents vote?

Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi

Which water management organization represents residents?

There are two:

Rice Creek Watershed District. 4235 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine MN 55449. 763398-3070, ricecreek.org.

White Bear Lake Conservation District, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 651-4298520 wblcd.org.

Gem Lake

gemlakemn.org Population: 528 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources

City offices: 4200 Otter Lake Road, Gem Lake, MN 55110

Office hours: 7:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 651-747-2790 or 651-747-2792

City Information

Email: city@gemlakemn.org

City Council

Meets at 7 p.m. the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Rd., Gem Lake

Council members

Mayor: Gretchen ArtigSwomley 651-747-2790, gretchen. artig-swomley@ gemlakemn.org

Jim Lindner: 651-747-2790, jim.lindner@ gemlakemn.org

Ben Johnson: 651-747-2790, ben. johnson@gemlakemn.org

Len Cacioppo: 651-796-3222, len. cacioppo@gemlakemn.org

Joshua Patrick: 651-747-2790, joshua. patrick@gemlakemn.org

City staff

Acting City Clerk: Melissa Lawrence, 651-747-2790 or 651-7472792, melissa.lawrence@ gemlakemn.org

City Treasurer: Tom Kelly, 651-747-2760

Police:

White Bear Lake Police Department, nonemergency: 651-4298511

Fire:

White Bear Lake Fire Department, nonemergency, 651-4298568

FAQs

Where do residents vote?

Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake. Which water management organization represents residents?

Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization, 800 E. Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127. 651-204-6070, vlawmo.org.

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, 2665 Noel Drive, Little Canada, MN 55117, 651-792-7950

Grant

cityofgrant.us

Population: 3,966 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources

City office: 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN 55090

Mailing address: P.O. Box 577, Willernie, MN 55090

Phone: 651-426-3383

Office Hours: By appointment only.

City Council

Meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Grant Town Hall, 8380 Kimbro Ave. N., Grant

Council members

Mayor Jeff Giefer: 612-382-9034, jgiefer@ cityofgrant.us

Greg Anderson: 612-720-5883, ganderson@cityofgrant. us

Ben Cornett: 812-212-2310, bcornett@ cityofgrant.us

John Rog: 612-867-1218, jrog@ cityofgrant.us

Lindsay Cremona: 715-937-2764, lcremona@cityofgrant.us

City staff

Administrator/Clerk: Kim Points, 651-4263383, clerk@cityofgrant. us.

Building Inspector (contract):

Jack Kramer, 651-3515051, inspjack@msn.com

City Attorney (contract): Nick Vivian, Eckberg Lammers, 1809 Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater Police: Washington County Sheriff, non-emergency: 651-439-9381 Fire:

Mahtomedi Fire Department nonemergency: 651-7473750; Stillwater Fire Department: nonemergency: 651-3514963

FAQs

Where do residents vote?

Woodbury Lutheran Church-Oak Hill Campus, 9050 60th St. N, Stillwater.

Which water management organizations represent residents?

Rice Creek Watershed District, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-398-3070, ricecreek. org.

Brown’s Creek Watershed District, c/o Washington Conservation District, 1380 W. Frontage Rd., Highway 36, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-3308220 ext. 26 or bcwd.org.

Valley Branch Watershed District, P.O. Box 838, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, 651-770-1730 or vbwd. org.

Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, PO Box 188 Scandia, MN 55073, 651-433-2150 or cmscwd.org.

Mahtomedi

ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Population: 8,138 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources

City Hall: 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115

Phone:

651-426-3344

Office hours:

City Information

Council members

Mayor Richard Brainerd: rbrainerd@ci.mahtomedi. mn.us

Jeff Charlesworth: jcharlesworth@ ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Jane Schneeweis: jschneeweis@ ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Lilly Melander: lmelander@ ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Luke Schlegel: lschlegel@ci.mahtomedi. mn.us

City staff

City Administrator: Scott Neilson, 651426-3344, sneilson@ ci.mahtomedi.mn.us.

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays

City Council

Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

City Clerk: Jerene Rogers, jrogers@ ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Finance Director: Scott Schaefer, 651426-3344, sschaefer@ ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Building Inspector: Jeff Rose, 651-762-4837, jrose@whitebearlake.org.

Public Works Director: Bob Goebel, 651773-9730, bgoebel@ ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Police Department: Washington County Sheriff, non-emergency: 651-439-9381; Mahtomedi Fire Department: Chief Terry Fischer; non-emergency: 651747-3750

City Information

FAQs

Where do residents vote?

Precincts 1 & 2: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi

Which water management organization represents residents?

Rice Creek Watershed District, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763398-3070, ricecreek.org.

White Bear Lake Conservation District, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 651-4298520, wblcd.org.

Pine Springs

cityofpinesprings.org

Population: 377 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources

City office:

Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Rd., Willernie, MN 55090

Mailing address: P.O. Box 487, Willernie, MN 55090

Phone: 651-770-5720

Office hours: 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays

City Council

Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday after the first Monday of each month at Mahtomedi Public Works Dept., 1250 Lincolntown Ave., Mahtomedi

Council members

Mayor Randilynn Christensen: 651-788-5424

Julie Lapos-Kuchar

Conrad Adams

Chris Kardashian

Pat Kinney

City staff:

City Administrative Clerk: Vickie Keating, 651770-5720, cityclerk@ cityofpinesprings.org

Treasurer: Nick Truso Police:

Washington County Sheriff, 651-439-9381

Fire:

Oakdale Fire Dept., 651731-8886

FAQs Where do residents vote? Wildwood Library,

763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. Which water management organizations represent residents?

Valley Branch Watershed District, P.O. Box 838, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, 651-7701730 or vbwd.org.

White Bear Lake

whitebearlakemn.gov

Population: 24,883 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources

City Hall: 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Phone: 651-429-8526

Office hours:

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays

City Council

Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Planning Commission meets the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Council meetings can be watched live or at set times on Channel 16 at rwcable.com

Council members

Mayor Dan Louismet: 651-462-4800, mayor@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Bill Walsh*, Ward 1: 651-373-1819, ward1@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Heidi Hughes*, Ward 2: 651-762-4802, ward2@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Andrea West, Ward 3: 651-376-5435, ward3@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Kevin Edberg, Ward 4: 651-307-8420, ward4@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Steven Engstran, Ward 5: 651-248-0829, ward5@ whitebearlakemn.gov

*Term ends Dec. 2025.

City staff

City Manager:

Lindy Crawford, 651429-8516, lcrawford@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Assistant City Manager: Rick Juba, 651-429-8505, rjuba@whitebearlakemn. gov

City Clerk:

Caley Longendyke 651429-8508, clongendyke@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Community Development Director:

Jason Lindahl, 651429-8562, jlindahl@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Public Works Director/City Engineer: Paul Kauppi, 651429-8563, pkauppi@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Finance Director:

Kerri Kindsvater, 651429-8517, kkindsvater@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Building Official: Ben Eggan, 651429-8521, beggan@ whitebearlakemn.gov

Utility Billing: Missy Hanson, 651-4298565, utilitybilling@ whitebearlakemn.gov

White Bear Lake Police Department:

Chief Dale Hager, nonemergency: 651-429-8511

White Bear Lake Fire Department:

Chief Greg Peterson, nonemergency: 651-429-8568

White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce:

4751 North Highway 61, White Bear Lake, 651-429-8593, whitebearchamber.com.

Explore White Bear: 4940 North Highway 61, White Bear Lake, 651-272-3799, explorewhitebear.org.

Downtown White Bear Lake Main Street Inc.: downtownwhitebearlake.com

City numbers

License Bureau: 651-429-8525

Community Room: 651-429-8571

Marketfest: 651-243-0114, marketfestwbl. com

Sports Center/Ice Arena: 651-429-8571

FAQs

Where do residents vote?

Ward 1: City Hall, 4701 Highway 61

Ward 2: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St.

Ward 3: Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave.

Ward 4: (Precincts 1 & 2) Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave.

Ward 5: St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1965 East County Rd. E.

Which water management organization represents residents?

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed, 2665 Noel Drive, Little Canada, MN 55117. 651-792-7950, rwmwd.org

Rice Creek Watershed District, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449, 763-398-3070 or ricecreek.org.

Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization, 800 E.

County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127, 651-204-6070, vlawmo.org.

Valley Branch Watershed District, P.O. Box 838, Lake Elmo or vbwd. org.

White Bear Lake Conservation District, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, 651-429-8520 or wblcd. org.

White Bear Township

whitebeartownship.org

Population: 11,049 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources Township administrative offices: 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110

Phone: 651-747-2750

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays

City Information

Town Board

A three-member board of supervisors governs the township. They meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Heritage Hall, a meeting facility and office that they share with the City of Gem Lake and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, located at 4200 Otter Lake Rd. (at the intersection of Otter Lake Rd. and Goose Lake Rd).

Town Board members

Board Chair:

Ed Prudhon, 651-747-2774 ext. 1, Ed.Prudhon@whitebeartownship. org.

Board Supervisor:

Steve Ruzek, 651-747-2774 ext. 2, Steve.Ruzek@whitebeartownship. org.

Board Supervisor:

Beth Artner, 651-747-2774 ext. 3, Beth.Artner@whitebeartownship. org.

Township staff

Town Administrator:

Patrick Christopherson, 651747-2768, Pat.christopherson@ whitebeartownship.org

Deputy Clerk/Office Admin: Reilly Palmen 651-747-2756 reilly. palmen@whitebeartownship.org.

Administrative Secretary: Karen Edson, 651-747-2755, karen.edson@whitebeartownship. org.

Building Official/Code Enforcement: Mike Johnson, 651-747-2762, mike. johnson@whitebeartownship.org.

Public Works Director:

Dale Reed, 651-747-2777, dale. reed@whitebeartownship.org

Town Planner: CJ Sycks, 651-221-4671, callie. sycks@tkda.com

Finance Officer: Tom Kelly, 651-747-2760, tom. kelly@whitebeartownship.org

Police: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department, non-emergency, 651-767-0640

Fire:

White Bear Lake Fire Department, non-emergency, 651-429-8568

Public Works: Emergency line, 651-755-9828

FAQs

Where do residents vote?

(Visit pollfinder.sos.mn.gov to confirm)

Precinct 1: Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H2 E

Precinct 2: Eagle Brook church, 2401 Buffalo St.

Precinct 3: South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd.

Precinct 4: Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road

Precinct 5: Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H2 E Which water management organization represents residents?

Rice Creek Watershed District, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763398-3070 or ricecreek.org.

Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization, 800 E. Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127, 651-204-6070, vlawmo.org. White Bear Lake Conservation District, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, 651-429-8520 or wblcd.org.

Willernie

willernie.org Population: 515 (census.gov)

City Government & Resources City Hall: 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN 55090

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 487, Willernie, MN 55090

Phone: 651-429-2977

Office hours: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday.

City Council: Meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at City Hall.

Council members

Mayor Diane Baglio, 651-2081842

Tammy Soderlund, 651-554-1774

Kate Siver, 651-426-3580

Kristine Cook, 612-968-2279

Andrew DeJong, 651-321-2295

City staff

City Clerk: Vickie Keating, 651-429-2977

City Attorney: Susannah Torseth, 651-777-6960

City Engineer: Marcus Johnson 651-704-9970 ext.3429

Maintenance Superintendent: Ken Johnson 651-775-0843

Building Inspector: Jack Kramer, 651-351-5051

Police:

Washington County Sheriff, nonemergency: 651-439-9381

Fire:

Mahtomedi Fire Department, non-emergency: 651-747-3750

FAQs

Where do residents vote?

Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie

Which water management organization represents residents?

Rice Creek Watershed District, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763398-3070 or ricecreek.org.

Apples, Apples, Apples!

C’mon

Taste of White Bear Lake

Community fund raiser presented by White Bear Lake Rotary, Sept. 6, 2:00-5:00 pm

Bill Cagely – Pride of the Prairie

Music of all ages for all ages

Sept 27 & 28 1:00 - 4:00

Fall Wagon Rides

To Be Determined

Corn Maze

Starting Sept 27 - Oct 26

Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 - 3:00

Run and Walk for the Apples

Run & Walk, October 18, 9:00 am

Pick your own Pumpkin Patch

Starting Oct 4 - Oct 26, Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 to 4:00, Weekday hours start Oct 8

BandanAhhh!

Music for the whole family

Oct 4 & 5 2:00 - 4:00

Strawberry Season

Ready Picked and Strawberry Bakery, Mid-June through Early July; Hours vary with Harvest

Apple Season

Mid-August through February, Weekends in March; Seasonal Hours

Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Eve

Reserve your pies and gifts. Open until 12pm

Worship

Assembly of God

Redeeming Love Church: 2425 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood. 651-777-5200, redeeminglovechurch.com.

Baptist/Converge

Calvary Church White Bear: 4604 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Township. 651-487-2855, calvarychurch.us.

Eagle Brook Church: Lino Lakes Campus 7775 20th Ave. N., Lino Lakes, 651429-9227, eaglebrookchurch.com.

White Bear Lake Campus: 2401 Buffalo St. White Bear Lake. 651-429-9227, eaglebrookchurch. com.

Emmaus Church: (Reformed Baptist) 2263 3rd St., White Bear Lake. emmauswbl.com.

Future City Church:

Meets at Getty Co-Work building, 2150 3rd St. White Bear Lake, futurecitychurch.com

Catholic

St. Ann’s Chapel (Society of St. Pius V): 2445 East County Road E, White Bear Lake. 651-426-0084, sa-chapel.org.

St. Jude of the Lake: 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651-426-3245, stjudeofthelake.org. St. Mary of the Lake: 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-429-7771, stmarys-wbl.org. St. Pius X: 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-429-5337, churchofstpiusx. org.

Christian & Missionary Alliance

Majestic Pines Community Church: 930 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, 651-653-4950, majesticpines.com.

Christian Science

First Church of Christ Scientist: 4705 Clark Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-429-0512, christiansciencewbl. com.

Episcopal

St. John in the Wilderness: 2175 First St. & Clark Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-429-5351, stjohnwilderness.org.

Evangelical Free

Rockpoint Church: 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo. 651770-3172, rockpoint.church

Evangelical Covenant

Catalyst Covenant Church: 2100 Orchard Lane (Services held at White Bear YMCA). 651-321-1930, catalystwbl.org.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witnesses: 2595 Buffalo St., White Bear Lake. 651-429-6406.

Lutheran

Christ the King Lutheran Church: 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-429-4828, ctkwbl.org.

Christ the Servant Lutheran Church: 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights. 651-429-6595, cslcvh.org.

Community of Grace Church: 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake. 651-429-5349, communityofgrace. church.

Redeemer Lutheran Church: 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-429-5411, redeemerwhitebear. org.

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church: 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, 651-426-3261, saintandrews.org.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church: 1965 East County Road E, White Bear Lake. 651-777-1107, ststephenwbl.org.

South Shore Trinity Lutheran (LCMS): 2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake. 651-429-4293, sstwbl.org.

Methodist

White Bear Lake United Methodist Church: 1851 Birch St. White Bear Lake, 651429-9026, wblumc.org.

Non-Denominational

House of Glory Ministries: 1685 Highway 96 E., White Bear Lake. 651-208-0162, houseofglorymn.com

Salvation Army: 2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, 651-779-9177, salvationarmyusa.org

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake: 4821 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake.651-429-3381, fpcwbl.org.

Unitarian

White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church: 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi, 651426-2369, wbuuc.org.

United Church of Christ

Parkview United Church of Christ: 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-429-3346, mnparkviewucc.org.

White Bear Entities Explained

White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce, which was established in 1923, offers advocacy, networking, education and connection for businesses and organizations in the Northeast Metro. The chamber serves the following communities: Birchwood, Dellwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Willernie. Website: www.whitebearchamber. com

Main Street Inc.

White Bear Lake Main Street Inc. is a nonprofit organization run by board members who have businesses directly in downtown White Bear Lake. Main Street Inc. serves the members that are located in the White Bear Lake Special Service Tax District.

White Bear Lake Main Street, Inc. is committed to promotional efforts and improving the quality and diversity of business by encouraging economic, cultural and recreational development, and creating excitement and activity while building a strong business image through a combined effort from businesses, services and community residents. The organization operates with an elected volunteer board of directors. The group generally meets at 6:15 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month.

Main Street Inc. hosts several events to help drive foot traffic into downtown White Bear Lake, including Ladies Night Out, Spring Fling, Customer Appreciation Day, Fall Fest, Holiday Open House and Winter Fest.

Main Street Inc. is also known for Marketfest, which takes place from mid-June through the end of July.

Website: www. downtownwhitebearlake.com ; https://marketfestwbl.com

Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation

Since 2015, the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation has provided innovative ways for area residents and businesses to give back to their community. The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation provides grants for capital campaigns, programs and other projects that improve the quality of life in the community.

One of the signature initiatives of the foundation is the Leadership

Tomorrow program, a program that prepares leaders to impact the community, become part of a team and grow their leadership awareness and influence Website: www.communitygiving.org

Explore WB

Explore White Bear is a nonprofit organization that promotes recreation, arts, history, festivals, trails and parks, shopping, dining and lodging in the White Bear Lake area. It provides information on events and activities happening throughout the year. Explore White Bear was founded to promote commerce and tourism while showcasing the vibrant lakeside community.

Website: https://explorewhitebear.org

Index of Advertising

All Star Pet Hotel

Location: 338 Highway 96 East, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-330-2691

Business type: Pet Hotel & Daycare The Art Preserve

Location: 2200 3rd St , Suite #1 | White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-426-9059

Business type: Arts & Entertainment Bear Roofing & Exteriors

Contact: 651-407-1987

Business type: Roofing & Remodeling Best Painting & Cedar Restoration

Contact: 651-238-1850

Business type: Painting

Carbone’s Pizzeria & Pub

Location: 1350 Hwy 96 E . , White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-429-7609

Business type: Restaurant

Cerenity Senior

Location: 1900 Webber St , White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-232-1818

Business type: Senior Living City of White Bear Lake

Location: 4701 Highway 61

White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-429-8526

Business type: Government

Location: 3665 Talmage Circle, Vadnais Heights

Contact: 651- 653-9871

Business type: Education

Edina Realty

Location: Hwy 61 & 4th St , White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-426-7172

Business type: Realty Elevated

Location: 2141 4th St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Contact: 651-207-4415

Business type: Liquor Store

Bell, Beckman, & Quinn

Location: 1700 West Highway 96, Suite 110

Contact: 651-223-4999

Business type: Personal Attorneys Fairway Collision

Location: 125 County Rd F, Vadnais Heights

Contact: 651-483-4055

Business type: Collision and Automotive

Frandsen Band & Trust

Location: 3858 Highway 61, Vadnais Heights

Contact: 651-735-2265

Business type: Financial Institution

Frassati

Location: 4690 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-429-7771

Business type: Education Jones Mulch Service

Contact: 612-501-1191

Business type: Landscaping

Keys Cafe

Location: 2208 4th St, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-426-2885

Business type: Restaurant

Krinkie’s Heating Air Plumbing .

Contact: 651-426-5220

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Business type: Heating & Cooling, AC, Plumbing

Lake Area Dental

Location: 4801 Hwy 61, Suite 301, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-762-8474

Business type: Dentistry

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Lakeshore Family 47 Dentistry

Location: 4706 Banning Ave , White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-429-3348

Lakeshore Players Theatre .

Location: 4491 Long Ave . , White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-478-7427

Business type: Arts & Entertainment

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Location: 3524 Labore Road, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-481-9120

Business type: Engineering

Liberty Classical Academy

Location: 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-772-2777

Business type: Education

Manitou Bar & Kitchen

Location: 2171 4th St, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-426-2300

Business type: Restaurant Medicine Chest

Location: 2187 4th St, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-429-5356

Business type: Health & Fitness

MJ The Critter Sitter

Contact: 612-807-7850

Business type: Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

Mid Country Bank

Location: 1310Highway 96 E, #116, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-766-7020

Business type: Financial Institution Newtrax

Location: 3700 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-789-6221

Business type: Transportation

North Star Bank

Location: 4661 Highway 61

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Contact: (651) 429-4531

Fax: (651) 653-9430

Business type: Banking/Financial

Northland Landscape & Construction Inc. 54

Contact: 651-746-4582

Business type: Landscaping

Northstar Mini Storage

Location: 3880 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights

483 W County Rd E, Shoreview

Contact: Vadnais Heights: 651-771-3880

Shoreview: 651-483-1100

Business type: Storage

Olive Branch

Location: 4770 Banning Ave

White Bear Lake, 9020 Hudson Road, Suite 415

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Woodbury

Contact: 651-348-8202, 651-313-5999

Business type: Oil and Spice Store

Olson’s Sewer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Location: 17638 Lyons St . NE, Forest Lake

Contact: 651-464-2082

Business type: Sewer

Pine Tree Apple Orchard .

Location: 450 Apple Orchard Rd , WBL

Contact: 651-429-7202

Business type: Vineyard/Orchard

Preferred Kitchens . .

Location: 4706 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-429-1212

Business type: General Contractor

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Premier Bank 44

Contact: 651-426-7800

Business type: Financial Institution

Red Luna Taco Factory . .

Location: 5960 US-61, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-778-7136

Business type: Restaurant

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Renstrom Dental Studio 33

Location: 7455 Village Drive, Lino Lakes

Contact: 651-407-0491

Business type: Dentistry

Rivard Cement Contracting .

Contact: 651-780-9031

Business type: Concrete

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Rudy’s Redeye Grill 24

Location: 4940 Hwy 61 North, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-653-6718

Business type: Restaurant

Second Chance Animal Rescue .

Contact: 651-771-5662; P.O Box 10533

White Bear Lake

Business type: Pets

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SEH Inc. .

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Location: 3535 Vadnais Center Dr, St Paul, MN

55110

Contact: sehinc c om | 800-325-2055

Business type: Civil Engineering / Architecture

Signature Orthodontics .

Location: 2126 5th St, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-426-9986

Business type: Orthodontist

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White Bear Food Shelf .

Location: 1884 Whitaker St, White Bear Lake

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Contact: 651-407-5310

Business type: Non-Profit

White Bear Lake Area Schools . . . . . . . 32

Location: White Bear Lake, Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township

Contact: 651-407-7500

Sheepy Yarn Shoppe 16

Location: 2185 3rd St , White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-426-5463

Business type: Specialty Shop

Timberline Roofing and Contracting . . . 55

Contact: 651-287-3720

Business type: Roofing & Siding

Urbans Greenhouse .

Location: 3781 Labore Rd . , Vadnais Heights

Contact: 651-248-9696

Business type: Greenhouse

VFW Post 1782 .

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Business type: Education

White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association 14

Contact: P.O Box 10502

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Business type: Clubs & Organizations

White Bear Lake Dental .

Location: 4100 Bellaire Ave .

White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-653-3802

Business type: Dentistry

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Location: 4496 Lake Ave South, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-426-4944

Business type: Restaurant

VHEDC

Location: 800 East County Road E Vadnais

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Heights

Contact: 651-401-3211

Business type: Government

White Bear Area YMCA

Location: 2100 Orchard Ln, White Bear Lake

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Contact: 651-777-8103

Business type: Health & Fitness

White Bear Eye Clinic .

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Location: 4750 Washington Square, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-429-3379

Business type: Optometry

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White Bear Smiles 16

Location: 4778 Banning Ave, White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-426-8998

Business type: Health & Fitness

White Bear Wine and Spirits . . . . . . . . 21

Location: 2140 3rd St , White Bear Lake

Contact: 651-429-7551

Business type: Liquor Store