MidWest School of Diving   PADI Certification, Scuba Equipment, Local and International Diving Trips Welcome to the exciting world of scuba diving; whether looking at exploring the fascinating, MidWest School of Diving. Minnesota PADI Certification, Scuba Equipment, Local and International Diving Trips. Welcome to the exciting world of scuba diving; whether looking at exploring the fascinating underwater world as a recreational diver or persuing a professional career, MidWest School of Diving is here to help you. Located in White Bear Lake, MN (in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area), MidWest School of Diving offers everything from basic scuba diving to advanced dives, like night, wreck, or underwater photography, for new and experienced divers.