Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He is now unburdened and at peace from a long journey with mental illness May he be at rest with his Grandparents and Grammy He proved to be exceptionally resilient throughout his life What brought Chris the most joy and consistency though was a love of fishing Chris is survived by his loving and supportive parents Linda and Steve Reeves of White Bear Lake; his brothers Dan (Ellen) Reeves and Sam (Brooke) Reeves; nephew We thank his caring network of extended family A service to celebrate and remember Chris will be held on Monday MN with visitation one hour before the service Memorials preferred to: White Bear Area Food Shelf Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Nancy Thysell and Faith Basten are the co-owners of Lake Country Booksellers in White Bear Lake. Minn.Courtesy of Susie FruncilloPlayListenAll women-owned White Bear Lake bookstore celebrates 45th anniversaryGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories five women opened a small bookstore in White Bear Lake downs and enormous changes in the book selling industry It’s become one of the oldest women-owned bookstores in the state One of those owners is Susie Fruncillo joined Minnesota Now to reflect on the store’s legacy  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all Transcription services provided by 3Play Media M&A Seminar on Preparing Your Company for Sale Presented by Maslon LLP and Northborne Partners purchased the 136-unit senior living property at 3820 Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake The Waters of White Bear Lake sells for $18M will break ground this summer on The Dorian a 190-unit apartment complex in Lake Elmo after buying[...] The University of Minnesota plans to sell 60 acres at UMore Park for $8.1M to North Wind Test for a major aero[...] Medical office buildings in the Twin Cities are in high demand as investors seek stable assets amid tariffs BioMADE has bought a Maple Grove site for $16.5M to build a $132M biomanufacturing facility backed by the DoD [...] Twin Cities apartment vacancies fall to 7.03% as rent rises and construction slows Louis Park have new owners after about five years Sign up for your daily digest of Minnesota News Efforts to reform Minnesota zoning laws fail again as local opposition blocks a bill limiting parkin[...] a 190-unit apartment complex in Lake Elmo af[...] The University of Minnesota plans to sell 60 acres at UMore Park for $8.1M to North Wind Test for a [...] The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite political pressure from Pre[...] The Trump administration is swiftly remaking housing policy as the U.S Department of Housing and Ur[...] construction job openings dropped by 38,000 in March signaling slowing labor demand amid tarif[...] Trump's trade demands stretch beyond tariffs Performance contracting helps governments and schools cut energy costs is now an official city after a local vote Milwaukee Mitchell Airport will start a $95.2M international terminal project this summer after dela[...] Listen here analysis and commentary on Minnesota business We are the only independent daily newspaper dedicated to business reporting Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions Want to learn the stories that have made the area what it is? Come down to White Bear Lake Library on the fourth Monday of each month (except December) to uncover a piece of the town’s rich history Take a trip back in time with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and explore the underground history of White Bear Lake tracing the footsteps of notorious gangsters through their old hideouts and hangouts in the suburbs Vision & Verse: High School Visual Arts and Writing Contests | April 14–May 16 Ever wonder what the youth of White Bear Lake is up to? Come check out their work, on display at White Bear Center for the Arts this spring Lakeshore Players Theatre has an incredible summer concert lineup this year—and joining them is the Encore Wind Ensemble Come on down for a night of live music that transcends genres and ages Country Roads: A Tribute to John Denver | May 23 Join the Lakeshore Players Theatre as they pay homage to one of America’s national treasures WBCA Instructors Showcase | May 29–July 11 White Bear Lake Center for the Arts showcases the brilliance of its instructors and artists—where every sculpture and masterpiece is an invitation to be inspired White Bear Lake’s biggest summer festival is back! Manitou Days is packed with events for all ages Highlights include the start of Marketfest Thursday nights just got an upgrade! Marketfest takes over downtown White Bear Lake for seven weeks of live music What would summer be without a visit to the farmers’ market? Stop by the downtown White Bear Lake Farmers’ Market every Friday morning for the best seasonal fruits and veggies Support local and stock up on delicious goods White Bear Lake 4th of July Fireworks | July 4 Celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling fireworks display over the lake complete with patriotic music and a breathtaking flyover Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and residents this annual event is free for all to enjoy Downtown White Bear Lake is rolling out the red carpet for you and dining specials as local businesses say thank you to the community White Bear Lake Rotary Taste of White Bear | September 6 Calling all foodies! Sample dishes from White Bear Lake’s best restaurants while supporting a great cause. This annual fundraiser, hosted by the Rotary Club at Pine Tree Apple Orchard is a flavorful way to give back to the community Bear Water Run | September 13 Lace up your running shoes and take a scenic run around White Bear Lake! With 10- and 20-mile courses, this event is a favorite among runners. Hosted by the White Bear Lake Lions Club the race helps raise funds for local initiatives and a medal to celebrate their achievement Township Day | September 20 A hometown celebration like no other! White Bear Township’s annual event at Polar Lakes Park is packed with family-friendly fun—live music Grab a bite at the VFW Beer Gardens or food trucks then cap off the night with a fireworks show Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a perfect September day Fall Fest | September 25–27 Photo courtesy of Downtown White Bear Lake Celebrate autumn downtown with a weekend full of festive fun like the Scarecrow Stroll and many other family-friendly activities Don’t miss Polka & Pumpkins in the Park and plenty of local businesses offering seasonal specials Grab a sweater and join the community for a weekend of fall revelry Participating businesses in downtown will be handing out candy making this an extra-fun way for families to celebrate Halloween Take a trip back in time with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and explore the underground history of White Bear Lake Railroad Park Gazebo Lighting | November 19 The second annual Gazebo Lighting Ceremony brings twinkling lights Downtown White Bear Lake Holiday Open House | November 20 Grab a friend and your warmest boots and head downtown to kick off the holiday season with an evening of shopping and dining Get a head start on your gift list while soaking in the festive atmosphere Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts all while supporting local retailers Downtown shops and restos will be offering special deals and more making this the perfect day to celebrate community and commerce Winterfest put on by Downtown White Bear Lake | December 6 Bundle up and head downtown for Winterfest Wrap yourself in the warmth and wonder of the season Festival of Trees at the Armory | November 20–December 13 The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society transforms the White Bear Lake Armory into a winter wonderland with trees decorated by local holiday enthusiasts White Bear Country Inn Dinner with Santa for Seniors  | December 22 this annual dinner brings joy to local seniors with a festive meal a military family is honored during the event Are you brave enough to take plunge? Thrill seekers dive into the icy waters of White Bear Lake to support Special Olympics Minnesota White Bear Lake Rotary Bear’ly Open | February 7 Golfing…on ice?! This annual tournament turns White Bear Lake into a winter golf course, all to benefit the White Bear Area Food Shelf Whether you're playing or just cheering on the participants This article originally appeared in the April 2025 issue of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Back to White Bear Lake City Guide » Key Enterprises LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for mspmag.com for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards PAUL — The Brainerd Warriors looked much more comfortable Thursday After not feeling themselves and shooting 12% in a 47-20 loss in the state quarterfinals Wednesday the fifth-seeded Warriors bounced back with a 68-63 victory over eighth-seeded White Bear Lake in the Class 4A Consolation Semifinals at Concordia University in St “It was nice to get back to playing Brainerd basketball and playing our style,” Brainerd head coach Troy Nelson said “We were playing with tempo and knocking down shots We walked into this gym and it felt more normal and you could see it with our girls They were relaxed and we played our game.” its second victory over the Bears this season Brainerd sophomore Addison Bjorklund led the Warriors with 24 points She picked up her fifth foul with 1:48 left and the Warriors leading 60-57 who blocked White Bear Lake’s Abby O’Brien and hit two clutch free throws to make it 65-61 with 36 seconds left “We haven’t been the best free throw shooting team this year,” Nelson said It was great to see Mya step up and confidently shoot those free throws and put the game away.” Tautges knew they would have to handle the pressure White Bear Lake was showing late in the game “Yesterday was not a good shooting day for anyone at the line,” Tautges said “It was good to adjust and shoot well from the line today.” Bjorklund hit two free throws to start the second half to give the Warriors their largest lead of 35-24 “I think we were pretty nervous yesterday,” Bjorklund said “It was nice that we have already played White Bear Lake before I think we moved the ball really well and had some pretty clutch free throws.” She hit two 3-pointers in the second half while mixing in her left-handed drives from the wing She did a nice job of getting to the rim and getting their players in foul trouble.” Thomes converted a three-point play and then hit a traditional 3-pointer on back-to-back possessions to give the Warriors a six-point lead Senior Kylee Soens added eight points and freshman Bethany Black Lance came off the bench for six points “More of our shots were falling today,” Bjorklund said “I think we got a good warmup in and were ready to go.” White Bear Lake was led by Elise Dieterle with 28 points The 6-footer dominated for the Bears inside and out She hit five 3-pointers and her post-ups drew fouls on Bjorklund “She can get to the rim and she is tall and can finish White Bear Lake’s Addison Post and Chloe Theissen scored 12 points apiece The Warriors will play six-seed Chaska for the fifth-place trophy at 6 p.m “If we come out and play our game and play together we will be fine,” Nelson said Friday’s fifth-place game will be the last basketball game in Tautges’ career we’ve had a great season and hopefully we end on a win,” Tautges said White Bear Lake 24 39 — 63Brainerd 33 35 — 68 CONRAD ENGSTROM may be reached at 218-855-5861 or conrad.engstrom@brainerddispatch.com Follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/the_rad34 Key: Addison Bjorklund and Mya Tautges each eclipse 20 points.Overall: Brd 25-5 Chaska in the Class 4A fifth-place game 6 p.m Age 89 of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren in Tucson She is survived by her husband of 67 years James and is greatly missed by him and her 3 children: Jon Charles of Port Angeles and Beth Ann (Martin Lubell) Muellner of Wooster Marilyn is remembered for her kind and generous spirit Paul on Dale Street with her parents Charles and Loretta Ziniel and older brother David where they spent winters skating on Como Lake and summers fishing and swimming She never lost the beautiful smile and sparkling blue eyes glimpsed in the photos of these early years She excelled at the piano and played for various family events and high school musicals at Washington High School They were married in 1958 at Maternity of Mary in St her nimble fingers brought success in her training as a legal secretary Her dedication and typing skills (115 words a minute!) allowed her to put her husband through college her years as a full-time working mom became even busier with a move from St Paul to an old farm in White Bear Lake in 1969 to which she gave the memorable nickname "Jimajotobe Acres." which came in handy being married to an entrepreneur who spent his free time converting the farmhouse into a modern structure over the course of about fifteen years she spent the last five years of her working life as president of the Cart Services division of Smarte Carte Inc. The couple then spent the next ten years traveling the world Marilyn finally realized her own dream of furthering her education earning a degree in Radio and TV Broadcasting from Brown Institute She hosted the cable television show "Meeting Neighbors and Making Friends" for almost ten years eventually retiring so that she could spend ample time with her beloved grandchildren She treated them with precious love and attention and was instrumental in enabling each of them to realize their dreams of education and home ownership We are so blessed that she provided a glowing example of what a good human being can be empathy and love that shine forth from each of her grandchildren we see a glimmer of Marilyn's radiant spirit and guidance Marilyn is remembered for giving of herself willingly to others she impacted each of us more than she could ever know In White Bear she selflessly devoted herself to her family and beyond Mary's for 34 years and worked closely with Father Talbot at the end of his tenure to ensure the church's future in helping to finance its new roof She never stopped dreaming that there would be women leaders and priests in her church and ardently hoped that she would live to see the first woman president She was passionate about helping women in the community and served the East Metro Women's Council One of her favorite projects was helping young mothers on their journeys to education and independence She and Jim were also ardent supporters of the Children's Hospital Association through the Bald Eagle Guild White Bears Arts Center and Lakeshore Players She was a proud member of the Bald Eagle Women's Guild as well Marilyn believed that something greater would become the norm May the hopeful spark that she carried with her light the flame for those of us whom she influenced https://secure.whitebeararts.org/forms/donate https://www.lakeshoreplayers.org/donate https://www.solidgroundmn.org/donate/ A half-submerged 2008 Buick Lucerne — seen here on Sunday — has been in the ice of White Bear Lake since Jan got out after his sedan broke through the ice.Nicole Ki | MPR NewsGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories and a square was cut out in the ice around it The Buick was half-submerged in icy water and its rear bumper was still visible Tow straps were tied from the bumper to a white pickup truck a nearby resident who likes to ice fish on the lake went to check the car out after watching a dozen people try to get it out of the ice over the weekend “It’s foolish to be out here and lose your car when everybody knows you got to check the ice and you don’t even drive in this area,” he said pointing to multiple signs near the car that said “Thin Ice.” “Lack of common sense is why you see that.” A half-submerged 2008 Buick Lucerne has been in the ice of White Bear Lake since Jan. 27, when the car broke through the ice. The owner, a 41-year-old man, got out after his sedan broke through the ice.Nicole Ki | MPR NewsThe car has been the center of viral social media posts in the last few weeks. One Instagram post by the account Urban Ice Anglers received one million views Urban Ice Anglers is a local program that teaches youth how to ice fish “Someone here drove over this pressure ridge and has left their car in the ice,” the man in the video says “Now that’s going to come with a fine and some pollution issues and wrecking fees but that is not something we want to leave behind in the watershed.” According to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Videos of the car went viral on social media last week showing the car’s rear bumper poking out of the lake Deputies said the 41-year-old owner of the Buick told them he was driving across the lake when his front wheels broke through the ice and water started coming through the floorboards “He was advised that the 2008 Buick Lucerne would need to be removed or he would face fines,” said Steve Linders a Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson “He told deputies he would remove the vehicle A half-submerged 2008 Buick Lucerne has been in the ice of White Bear Lake since Jan The owner was able to escape after his sedan broke through the ice.Nicole Ki | MPR NewsThe owner has until later this week to remove his car or he will face fines But it may become more challenging to get the car out as warmer weather this week starts turning snow and ice on the lake into slush; temperatures in the Twin Cities climbed into the 50s on Monday and the birth of the town—plus the outlaws Longtime residents will eagerly share some variation of how the lakeside town got its name tracing it back to quarreling tribes—as the tale goes an Ojibwe brave fell for the daughter of a Dakota chief who agreed to abandon his war plans if the brave performed a courageous deed This led to the slaying of a giant white bear which cost the brave his life but spared the chief’s daughter Whispers of visions of the bear and brave roaming the lake at night drew visitors to White Bear Lake’s resorts in the late 1800s making it widely regarded as Minnesota’s first resort town with settlers and entrepreneurs transforming the lake from storied waters into a thriving community evolving from a seasonal retreat into a year-round community “People love being here because of the lake; it’s almost subconscious,” she says “Dig a little bit deeper and you’ll find scenic trails History is all around us—come see it for yourself. Don’t miss X Marks the Spot, a new exhibit at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society that uncovers the hidden stories of White Bear Lake. Learn more and get your tickets at whitebearhistory.org Photo courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society as crime bosses ruled the streets and the FBI lurked in the shadows the Plantation Night Club shimmered on the shores of White Bear Lake—a glitzy hideaway where gangsters wined Plantation drew the likes of notorious figures like John Dillinger Paul’s lax policing made the area a safe haven—up until Prohibition ended The club later evolved into a barn dance venue and finally a drive-in before fading into history With music once broadcast on KSTP radio and a massive the Plantation is now just a shadow in White Bear Lake’s rich history Photo courtesy of White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Built in 1879 as a summer retreat for the Noyes family, the Fillebrown House has borne witness to the area’s evolving history After a brief stint with a Minnesota Supreme Court justice the home was purchased in 1905 by Walter and Harriet Fillebrown who first used it as a seasonal escape with their children before making it their permanent residence with its distinctive Stick-style architecture retained much of its original character as Helen Fillebrown filled its rooms with music hosting piano lessons and running a tearoom for the local community The home also briefly served as a nursery school further embedding itself in the town’s history when they donated it to the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 for its meticulously preserved décor the home remains a beautifully maintained time capsule Built in 1922 for the National Guard, the White Bear Lake Armory was more than a place for drills—it quickly became a gathering place for the community a fire tore through the front of the building but it was rebuilt with a distinctive castle-like façade leaving White Bear Lake without its soldiers using the armory’s basement as a shooting range and meeting space the armory was decommissioned in the 1990s the armory thrives as a community hub while serving as the headquarters for the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society—a bridge between the past and present offers a welcoming community for keelboat enthusiasts Jamie Korf is the associate editorial director for Studio MSP at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine he grew up playing hockey and excelled at it He was a former race car driver in Brainerd He loved being out in nature and was a hunter and fisherman He liked to spend time cooking and enjoyed playing golf walking and playing with his sheep-a-doodle Henry; and lunch dates with Lynne at the VFW  A small service will be held at 4:30 PM on Thursday A larger celebration of his life will be held at the White Bear Lake VFW in the spring; details to be announced ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The 2008 Buick Lucerne that has been in the ice of White Bear Lake since Jan 2025.Courtesy Ramsey County Sheriff's OfficeGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories “This is actually the 13th one we've done this year,” said Sam Nelson one of the businesses that helped get the car out of the lake drove it over a pressure ridge on the frozen lake at night and it broke through the ice The owner was able to get out of the car and left it half-submerged With its front end plunged in the water and its back end sticking up the car had driven viral social posts and even attracted visitors The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office said the owner had 30 days to remove the car or face hefty fines A Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson confirmed the owner got help from a private tow company that donated its services and Rex Towing and Recovery of Cannon Falls posted on Facebook that they worked pro bono on behalf of the owner to safely remove the vehicle which does underwater diving and recovery of vehicles built an apparatus they used to get the car out “We did it free of cost for the publicity on it we'll go and help them out,” Nelson said The owner was not there but was able to get his possessions out of the car before the workers towed it to the scrapyard The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office livestreamed part of the removal online “Our deputies fenced off the area around the hole and stuck a bunch of warning signs in the ice to alert anyone in the area of the danger,” the Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook “If you're planning to head out on ice know the lake (especially if you're going out at night) and remember there is no such thing as ‘safe ice.’“ MPR News reporter Nicole Ki contributed to this story The City Council is weighing whether to close the dog park at Matoska Park after years of debate between lakefront homeowners and dog owners The dogs in White Bear Lake already have their own spots at restaurant patios permission to enter some downtown shops and even their own parade during the city’s summertime Manitou Days festival It’s a dog’s life in the leafy lake-forward city where widespread dog ownership and a city vibe of outdoor recreation translates into legions of dog walkers patrolling the beachy edges of White Bear Lake on walking trails and through green spaces when the city set aside a stretch of its Matoska Park shoreline as an official dog beach the likes of pups Gandalf and Millie and Gus have also had a space to romp and splash with their owners on a hot summer day an absolute gift for my dogs,” local resident Steve Renner told the City Council on Tuesday night And that’s imperiling the dog area’s future — dogs and their owners have loved the beach to death citing a raft of complaints from nearby property owners about barking dog poop and unleashed hounds running riot It clearly is,” Louismet said Tuesday night during a nearly 2½-hour public hearing on the dog beach’s future Pointing to a pandemic-era surge in dog ownership the dog beach’s rising popularity and the crowded multiuse space it shares with a people beach and a boat launch Louismet said it’s time to rein in the dog days of summer “I absolutely think the space is no longer appropriate as a dog park,” he said Several people who spoke at the public hearing seemed to agree with him but many others who took to the lectern said the dogs are mostly well behaved that it’s a public space and should be shared and that nearby homeowners shouldn’t be allowed to dictate what happens across the street at the dog beach It’s hardly the first time the City Council has weighed in. The long-simmering tensions between dog owners and the lakefront homeowners has had the city talking about the beach for years. The dog park’s existence has been the bane of homeowners along that part of the lake, according to several who spoke Tuesday. Unleashed dogs wander onto private property, and nearby homeowner Brian Bonin said he has several photos of an unleashed dog standing on his property at arm’s length. Nearby property owner Matt Wilson said there’s just not enough space at Matoska Park for all of the uses that go on there. “I would like to recommend that the dog park be moved to another location,” he said. The city’s Park Advisory Commission (PAC) members came up with a list of recommendations two years ago to improve the park, suggesting that better signage, fencing and gates, an improved buoy system, and pet waste bag stations might help keep the peace. The council voted in 2023 to make the improvements and keep the dog beach open. City Manager Lindy Crawford also asked the commission members to follow up in the summer of 2024 to see if the improvements made much difference. Over the course of some 100 visits to the park, the commission members found that the dog beach “provides a great amenity” to the community that should stay open, according to city documents. “The PAC observed many park visitors sitting on adjacent benches enjoying viewing the dogs swimming and playing as well,” the report said. Anastacia Davis, a member of the commission, said the dog beach is “a big deal to the community.” But the city has continued to get complaints about the dogs. City police were called to the dog beach area for dog problems 10 times between June 1 and Sept. 12, according to the city. One of the calls was for a lost dog, one was a barking complaint, and eight calls were for dogs at large and off leash. Responding to concerns that dogs were defecating in the lake, the city also tested the water near the dog beach for E. coli, finding over the course of 11 tests that the dogs did not appear to be elevating bacteria levels in the water. A popular swimming beach on the lake, meanwhile, was also tested for E. coli over the summer, and test results there resulted in an advisory warning posted once and a beach closure. The City Council may vote at its next meeting on March 11 whether or not to keep the dog beach open. City resident Gene Peterson said a compromise should be considered: move it down the lakeshore to an area closer to Manitou Island, on the other side of the boat launch. “It’s a win-win rather than a win-lose,” he said. Mayor Louismet said that, whatever is decided, it should be the final word on the issue after years of debate. Matt McKinney writes about his hometown of Stillwater and the rest of Washington County for the Star Tribune's suburbs team.  Twin Cities Suburbs Conservative board members had questioned the content of the books and curricula prompting criticism from the teachers union Ariel Lawhon and Imani Perry also are coming to Hopkins for the popular Hennepin County Library series Hyperlocal cable TV stations that broadcast everything from high school sports to city government meetings confront a perilous existence The 2008 Buick Lucerne's owner had the car pulled from the lake by a private tow company, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.  The owner had 30 days since it fell into the ice (Jan the 41-year-old would have been sent a bill from the sheriff's office for towing it out The car was about 14 feet deep in the water around 400 yards from Bellaire Beach but became a point of interest when extreme cold caused the lake to freeze around the sedan after it became stuck A Buick finally made its way out of White Bear Lake on Thursday 2025 after being partially submerged for a month Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Once the Lucerne was liberated at about noon our deputies fenced off the area around the hole and stuck a bunch of warning signs in the ice to alert everyone of the danger," the sheriff's office said "If you're planning to head out on ice know the lake (especially if you're going out at night) and remember there is no such thing as 'safe ice,'" the sheriff's office stated The sheriff's office said the owner was driving across the lake after dark on Jan 27 when the car became stuck on an ice bridge and fell in It first caught traction on social media, with video of the partially submerged sedan was first shared on Instagram by the Urban Ice Anglers' page who organizes the 10,000 Ice Anglers Project — a free program that provides winter fishing experiences for thousands of kids — has continued to post videos of the car's journey from its time stuck in the lake to finally getting it pulled out on Thursday lifestyle and sports reporter for Bring Me The News was last seen running into a wooded area nearly a decade ago and has been released from custody pending formal charges 2023 after sustaining an injury during a hockey game in the United Kingdom was being served an arrest warrant at the time of the incident the White Bear Lake Police Department announced they had found Berres The original article relating to his disappearance can be found below The White Bear Lake Police Department is seeking help locating a missing 20-year-old man Noah Kilian Berres was last seen by his family at a home on the 1900 block of County Road E in the evening on Wednesday before leaving on foot His family is concerned for his welfare as he has health concerns He was last seen wearing a brown sweatshirt and black sweatpants Berres is described as 5’6″ and 109 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Berres please contact the White Bear Lake Police Department at 651-429-8511 Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker UPDATE 11/22/24 – Authorities say they have canceled an alert issued for a White Bear Lake woman who was reported missing on Thursday Authorities are thanking everyone who helped look for her INITIAL REPORT 11/21/24 – Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 71-year-old woman from White Bear Lake Denise Garfield left her home in White Bear Lake Thursday morning to go to an appointment in St Authorities say that a family member was talking to Garfield on the phone and said she sounded confused Garfield’s phone is now turned off and she hasn’t been from since about 12:30 p.m Officials say that she suffers from dementia and is possibly driving in the metro area in a blue Lincoln MKZ with MN license plate NCW442 Her last known location was in Mounds View around 7:20 p.m Garfield is described as 5’4″ and 150 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes If you have information about Garfield’s location call 911 or Ramsey County Dispatch at 651-429-8511 The ordeal took five people roughly two hours Water gushed from a 2008 Buick on Thursday as cables slowly pulled it from the icy depths of White Bear Lake where it had sat frozen solid for a month in a nearly vertical position Towing company operators who volunteered for the job used two long cables a tall metal frame and a pulley system with motors to extract the car at an angle from above It hadn’t been an easy task; The sedan had been stuck in about 10 feet of water since Jan. 27, garnering attention on social media. Attempts to pull it out last weekend were unsuccessful. The car’s 41-year-old owner, who was not at the scene Thursday, had told authorities it plunged through a pressure ridge on the lake. Once the car started to emerge from the lake Thursday morning, operators had to contend with a giant chunk of ice frozen to its bottom. The car’s front doors wouldn’t open, either, so the crew had to wait for water to drain through the front end of the car when it was about halfway out. The ordeal took five people about two hours, said Corey Albertson, owner of American Towing and Recovery, of Lake Elmo. The car’s owner was coming up on a 30-day deadline to remove the vehicle, or the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office would have retrieved it. By law, the agency would then charge the owner two to five times the cost it took to pull it out. Albertson estimated it would have cost the owner about $8,000 for all the work that went into retrieving the car. “I could tell in his voice and everything he was telling me that, financially, he didn’t have the resources to make it happen,” Albertson said. “I decided to reach out to Bruce’s Legacy to see if we could get a volunteer group together so he didn’t get fined or charged an exorbitant amount of money.” The group, which extracted and towed the car for free, included Keith Cormican of Bruce’s Legacy of Black River Falls, Wis., and Rex Towing and Recovery of Cannon Falls. For Karl Erickson, an angler educator, who chronicled the Buick’s days frozen in the ice on social media, seeing it come out of the lake was a relief. “I’m glad it’s out of the lake,” he said. “Let’s get the pollution out and keep our rivers and lakes clean.” Alex Chhith is a general assignment reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune. This Week In Nature The state’s “Big 10″ account for nearly half of the annual harvest The DNR estimates 1.7 million people will cast bobber-fish or drop a jig in state waters this year White Bear Lake senior Jack Stanius scored twice in the opening 8 minutes to lead #7 White Bear Lake to a 5-1 victory over #10 Grand Rapids ***Click the video box above to see highlights from this game*** White Bear Lake is now on a three-game win streak and moves to 11-2-2 on the season Grand Rapids’ lone goal came from junior Nathan Garski in the 3rd period They’re on the road tomorrow against Hill-Murray The points were split when the Minnetonka Skippers and the White Bear Lake Area Bears met at Minnetonka High School on Thursday after only 20 seconds into the second period the Skippers took the lead when Winston Wheaton scored assisted by Ethan Sturgis and Cullen Murray Caden Lindsay then tallied a goal halfway through assisted by Cameron Merrick and Cullen Murray The Bears made it 3-1 with a goal from Jack Stanius The Skippers increased the lead to 4-1 within the first minute when Ethan Sturgis netted one assisted by Winston Wheaton and Tyson Mahady only 58 seconds into the third when Nash Roed found the back of the net assisted by Jack Stanius and Blake Eckerle The Bears narrowed the gap again late in the third period when Liam Maloy scored assisted by Blake Eckerle and Jack Stanius Liam Maloy tied the game 4-4 with a goal only seconds later with the Skippers facing the Bison at 3 p.m CST at Buffalo Ice Arena and the Bears playing the Ponies at 7 p.m