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Hosanna presents Americana music with the Roe Family Singers
Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail N. will host “Music Americana” with the Roe Family Singers from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 10. The concert will be followed by a salad and dessert buffet. The...
View ArticleUniversal pre-K has merit, but many questions beg answering
ECM Editorial Board Having come off of the adoption of universal kindergarten, Gov. Mark Dayton has moved quickly and aggressively for a universal 4-year-old school program. There is much to like...
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Crossroads Church camp combines sports and faith
Soccer is a popular choice for students at the Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church summer camp, now in its 13th year. For the last 12 years, Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church in Forest Lake has...
View ArticleThe Art of Rebalancing
Portfolio design and rebalancing is both a science and an art. Understanding the science (see our previous article) is akin to understanding the physics of why a spinning ball hooks and bends. The art...
View Article4 Tips to Negotiate a Raise
Whether you just landed a new job or are a long-time veteran in your current position, you might find it intimidating to negotiate a pay raise. You want to make sure to not overstep your boundaries or...
View Article6 Common Financial Pitfalls
We all make mistakes, and through them, we learn. But when it comes to finances, it is best not to take the trial-and-error approach. Avoiding some of the following financial mistakes might save you a...
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Crash causes gas leak at apartment
Emergency personnel swarmed the apartment at 1007 Apartment Lane in Forest Lake this afternoon after a car hit a gas meter on the side of the building, causing a serious gas leak. The residents of the...
View ArticleLucille Dorothy Donnelly
Lucille Dorothy Donnelly, daughter of Guy and Callendre Donnelly was born at 12:30 a.m. and earned her angel wings at 1:58 a.m. on June 7, 2015. Lucy is beloved and will be deeply missed by her parents...
View ArticleLAYSB promotes summer events for teens
The Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau is currently promoting a variety of free summer programs and volunteer opportunities for teens. Offerings range from gardening club, horseshoe league, camp GAP, and...
View ArticleForest Lake Events
Bike and car run The Forest Lake American Legion will host a bike and car run to benefit Forest Lake July 4 events June 14. Registration is $20 and begins at 10 a.m. The ride begins at 12 p.m. Live...
View ArticleWill our legislative leaders miss a great opportunity?
Minnesota’s legislative leaders started 2015 with a pleasant conundrum: How to proceed through the biennial budget process knowing you’ve got a $2 billion surplus. Dozens of uses for those billions...
View ArticleOpen Forum for June 11, 2015
EDITOR’S NOTE: Letters will be accepted for the Open Forum for publication in the next available issue after receipt. Letters may be sent to Forest Lake Times, 146 N. Lake St., Suite 125, Forest Lake,...
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City center plaza will get second new building
Submitted graphicGaughan Companies is plans to construct two buildings on the outlots of the Forest Lake City Center. The planned exterior of the second building, currently undergoing the approval...
View ArticleCouncil sends back YMCA site plan
The Forest Lake City Council turned down on June 8 a vote to approve the YMCA’s site plan, deciding instead to send the plan back to the city’s Planning Commission for further review. The commission...
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Fed Hikes, Stocks Surprise
What will happen to the stock market when higher interest rates finally arrive? Recent history shows a short-term dip and then an uptrend. After that, other economic forces take over to steer the...
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Tax Saving for College Kids
As any parent knows, dependents are tax deductible. However, letting your children file on their own can create significant tax saving opportunities if you are subject to rules that limit many...
View ArticleBecoming Financially Fit
You exercise to live longer. The longer you live, the more important money becomes. Here’s how to use techniques for physical fitness to improve your financial health, too.According to a recent TD Bank...
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NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the following items will be sold the 10th day of July, 2015, at ten oclock a.m. at 20335 Forest Blvd N, Forest Lake, County of Washington, State of Minnesota,...
View ArticleRegional Happenings
WYOMING Medical uniforms Life Uniforms, a company that provides a wide variety of medical personnel uniforms, will be at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11. HUGO...
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Legislators offer frank views on education
Three Minnesota state legislators deeply involved in education issues shared frank, sometimes surprising, views in a panel discussion on June 2. Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders had not made...
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