White Bear Lake: A suburb with an old soul

Residents in White Bear Lake enjoy a high quality of life -- and an unusual preoccupation with polar bears. The first part in our series, "The State Budget in Your Backyard," explores the town.

Gorgeous lakes and a historic downtown make White Bear Lake a desirable place to live. The city is home to strong schools, a community college, and senior health care -- thanks in part to state funding.