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Boys soccer: Ranger run ends in sectional final
The Rangers finished their season as the Section 7AA runners-up. The Forest Lake boys soccer team’s impressive run through the Section 7AA playoffs as the No. 7 seed was finally halted in the...
View ArticleAsphalt plant activists continue to pack meetings
Julie Parent Columbus Reporter There was standing room only at the Columbus City Council Meeting on Oct. 11. Columbus Public Communications Coordinator Jessica Hughes estimated there were between 150...
View ArticleIntoxicated drive-thru arrest highlights local calls
The following are some notable local first responder calls from the previous week. Drinking and drive-thru A man of an unknown age or hometown was arrested Oct. 14 after allegedly driving drunk in the...
View ArticleCommunity Calendar for October 19, 2017
FOREST LAKE Blood donation The Red Cross will be hosting a blood donation event Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 S. Shore Drive. Maniac magician Kevin “The Maniac...
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Paranormal investigations to be discussed at Warden’s House Museum
Johnsdale Paranormal Group On Oct. 28, the Johnsdale Paranormal Group will host its fifth annual “Paranormal Investigations: Techniques and Theories” program at the Warden’s House Museum in...
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Songwriters in the Round event to be held Nov. 9
The Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community will host another Songwriters in the Round event Nov. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring Ben Cook-Feltz, Dave Cofell, and Gray Nollet. Ben Cook-Feltz is an...
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Winchester history discussed at Civil War roundtable
Oliver Winchester On Oct. 23, the St. Croix Valley Civil War Roundtable will feature guest speaker Larry Ahlman, who will speak about Oliver Winchester in the Civil War. Meetings are held at...
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New library manager stresses community ownership
Photo by Jason DeMoe New Senior Library Manager Sarah Rosten is settling into her position and promoting the library as a community hub for not only reading, but also learning, making, and doing....
View ArticleWyoming joins ranks of GreenStep
Amy Doeun Wyoming Reporter The Wyoming City Council voted at Oct. 3 meeting to join the Greenstep initiative. Organization Metro Clean Energy Resource Team Director Diana McKeown gave a short...
View ArticleEducation, insurance among legislative priorities
Bob Dettmer Guest Columnist From students to families who purchase their own health insurance, Minnesotans are seeing positive outcomes from the 2017 legislative session—one of the most productive...
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Chisago County commissioner appointed to National Public Safety Committee
Chisago County Board of Commissioners Chair, Ben Montzka of Stacy, has been appointed to the National Association of Counties Public Safety Steering Committee. This committee works on a national level...
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Isaac Christianson, Wyoming, earned a spot on the dean’s List at The College of St. Scholastica
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Beneficial builders
Submitted photo Girl Scout Troop 56288 built a 30-foot diameter gaga ball pit for the benefit of the Wyoming Elementary students. The project was funded by a Chisago SHIP grant. The build was led by...
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Vivian Holl
Vivian Holl, age 87, of Forest Lake, died peacefully on October 15, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; several siblings. She is survived by son, Ken Holl; grandson, Tom Holl;...
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Shane David Oberg
Shane David Oberg, 47, of Artesian, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2017. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Mitchell Assembly of God Church in Mitchell....
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Casimir “Cas” G. Kloncz
Casimir “Cas” G. Kloncz, age 101 of Forest Lake, died peacefully with his granddaughter by his side on October 13, 2017. Cas served with the U.S. Navy Seabees during WWII. Preceded in death by wife,...
View ArticleAnthony Shane Root
Anthony Root, 49, born May 22, 1968 in Saint Joseph, MO, passed away October 10, 2017 in East Bethel, MN. Anthony was preceded in death by parents Larry Root and Karen Medek, sister Angela Root, nieces...
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Anthem furor alters spirit at North Lakes Academy’s Dig Pink Game
Senior libero Marie Russ digs out a ball during the match against Cristo Rey Jesuit. Sports Editor’s note: Due to the heavy interest and discussion the news brief on this subject has generated, The...
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Anthem furor comes to Forest Lake
The Cristo Rey Jesuit volleyball team kneeled during the playing of the national anthem before a match at North Lakes Academy Thursday night. An emotional, highly-charged atmosphere arose at North...
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UPDATE: Ranger boys soccer to play for state berth
<>Freshman Carter Thiesfeld (16) celebrates his first-half goal with sophomore Trevor Schmidt (13) and senior Sullivan Eiden (7). Gallery photos by Patrick Slack, ABC Newspapers UPDATE: The...
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