City Name: White Bear Lake
County: Ramsey
Population: 23,325
Avg. Assessed Mkt Value : $170,151 (2004)
Property Tax: $1,864 (2004)
City Hall: www.ci.white-bear-lake.mn.us
Chamber of Commerce: White Bear Lake Area Chamber
School District(s):
White Bear Lake School Information
White Bear Lake (624) Phone: (651) 407-7500
Electric:
Xcel Energy, www.xcelenergy.com, (800) 895-4999
Connexus Energy, www.connexusenergy.com, (763) 323-2600
Phone:
Qwest Communications, www.qwest.com, (800) 244-1111
Cable:
Comcast, www.comcast.com, (651) 222-3333
Newspaper: White Bear Press
About the Community of White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake lies on the northeastern fringe of the metro area. This city was the summer home of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and Mark Twain wrote of the lake's beauty. Today, White Bear Lake offers a balance of modest, mid-priced and executive homes. White Bear Lake School District is on of the city's largest employers, as well as the White Bear auto dealers. The city's other industries include the following: Smart Carte Inc., a leader in airport baggage-cart systems and it is internationally know for providing world-class services; Johnson Boat Works is known by the sailors worldwide for its sailboats; Weyerhauser Inc. produces corrugated boxes; and Taymark Corp. provides party and prom supplies. White Bear Lake is a family-orientated community. Manitou Days, a community celebration in mid-June, features parades, beach dances, arts, crafts and Family Fun Day. Starting in spring and continuing every Thursday evening through early fall, the downtown area offers Marketfest, which includes music, farmers market, crafts, food vendors and family entertainment
