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About White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake is located approximately 20 miles north from the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport with a population of nearly 25,000. While in close proximity to the Twin Cities, White Bear Lake maintains its own distinct, small-town character.
The City's rich history, its strong spirit of volunteerism and progressive approach to opportunities and challenges make it a great place to live and work.
Explore what's going on around town and enjoy!
Our Vision
White Bear Lake provides a safe, attractive and welcoming environment with a true sense of community for our residents, visitors and businesses.
Our MissionSupport a high quality of life in White Bear Lake by providing good value for the services we deliver, preserving our heritage, and purposefully guiding our future.
There is always something happening in White Bear Lake! Whether you relocating to the area, or just visiting, check out what's around town.
Pictured here is one of many large sculptures people could interact with on frozen White Bear Lake during the 2016 Art Shanty Project.
The earliest inhabitants of the White Bear Lake area were the Dakota and the Ojibwe Indians who used it for their migratory hunting and harvesting grounds.
The United States government designated the area as Dakota land in an 1825 treaty, but later purchased all Dakota territory east of the Mississippi to open it for European-American settlement.
White Bear Lake is well connected! Find links to popular transportation options here.
- Ride the bus
- Car pool
- Bicycle
- Dial-A-Ride
