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State champion alpine ski team to hold ski swap
The alpine ski team from Forest Lake High School is holding its annual ski/snowboard sale and swap from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Forest Lake High School Field House (Door 10). Area skiers will...
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A community of caring
Submitted photoKathy Lacasse, her daughter Michelle and her husband, Tom, during parents day with the Forest Lake Ranger softball team. The team was instrumental in raising money for Lacasse’s...
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Cody Joseph Ostendorf
Cody Joseph Ostendorf, age 24, of Baudette, formerly of the Forest Lake area, died as the result of a boat accident, along with two good friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence and...
View ArticleWhy Poor Planning = Disaster
Too many people think retirement planning is simple. Then years later, they find they don’t have enough money to retire on. How did that happen?They think you just throw some money into a savings...
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Judith “Judy” L. Jabas (nee Peterson)
Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister Judith “Judy” Jabas, age 66 of Forest Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 15, 2015. She was defined by her love for her family and...
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Spend Now or Save for Later?
We make financial choices constantly. Dine out or save that extra money for retirement. Save in our employer’s retirement plan or hit the latest movie. These are opportunity costs that add up. Here’s...
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Kollman
Ryan and Holly Kollman of Columbus are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Annabelle Rose, Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming. She weighed 8 pounds, 1...
View ArticleMarital Money Disputes
Sadly, many marriages today end in divorce, with tiffs over money most often to blame. But as you join your life to another, there are smart ways to make your financial lives run well and free of...
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Student News
Ryan Reese of Wyoming graduated from the University of North Dakota. Elizabeth Samec of Wyoming, and Andrea Spilman and Kelsey Cadwaller of Stacy have earned a spot on the Dean’s list at the College...
View ArticleForest Lake man honored by disability advocacy group
Jameson Crawford of Forest Lake will receive the Bill Sackter Citizenship Award from The Arc Minnesota. Crawford will receive the award at The Arc Minnesota’s awards banquet on Oct. 23 at the Shoreview...
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The steam of progress
Heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning did little to deter workers from the Czars of Tar Oct. 19 as they resurfaced the Town Square building’s parking lot in downtown Forest Lake. After the worst...
View ArticleSchool district to see solar savings
Earlier this year, Xcel Energy rolled out a new solar program that provides incentives to customers choosing to connect photovoltaic solar panels to their buildings. The Forest Lake Area School...
View ArticleReducing High 401(k) Fees
Remember when 401(k) sounded like something only a chemist knew about? Now we all receive 401(k) statements routinely – including information about fees. Here’s what to do if the fees rise.When 401(k)...
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Virginia L. (Humphreys) Ericson
Virginia Ericson, age 93, of Wyoming, MN, formerly of Shorewood, IL, originally from Duluth, MN passed away on October, 21, 2015. Preceded in death by beloved husband of 62 years, Robert P. Ericson in...
View ArticleHow to Manage Your Cash
Why do so many businesses fail? Bad cash flow management is a big reason. Sure, maybe your business plan is foolish or your financing is inadequate. But if your company is on solid ground, nothing can...
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Ragnar Sylvester Nelson
Ragnar Sylvester Nelson, 97, died October 21, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA with his family by his side. Ragnar was born in Scandia (Vasa), MN on February 4, 1918, the second child...
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Fairview Lakes Medical Center seeks volunteers; Opportunities at Wyoming...
Fairview Lakes Medical Center has opportunities for adults and students (ages 14 and older) working directly with patients and families, and also behind-the-scenes, providing project support for...
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