In this issue, we connect with Katherine “K.K.” Myers of
LiveMore ScreenLess to learn more about digital well-being as
area schools adopt state-mandated cell phone policies (page 16).
Myers is a former teacher who has devoted her life to elevating
young voices and encouraging a community-wide effort toward
healthy device use.
And that’s just the start of the uplifting stories you’ll find in
these pages. Writer Meredith Heneghan chats with our neighborhood
bookhounds, the owners of Lake Country Booksellers, just
in time for its 45th anniversary; they share their favorite genres
and book recommendations to add to your 2025 must-reads
(page 10). And later, Rachel Schuehle connects with White Bear
Lake’s Emily Jannusch, a wardrobe assistant at Children’s Theatre
Company. Navigating life in this rapidly evolving landscape can be anxiety-
inducing, to say the least. I hope that this magazine’s arrival on your doorstep every other month gives you the dopamine boost you deserve. It’s beautiful to recognize our differ
