County K-9 program worth it to sheriff’s office
Photo by Jonathan YoungDeputy Chris Majeski and Otis train at the Washington County Fairgrounds March 18. Jonathan Young Stillwater Gazette Deputy Chris Majeski gave a command, and...
View ArticleECM Editorial: Find bipartisan, long-term state transportation funding
As the days on the Minnesota Legislature calendar rapidly melt away, the mandatory May 23 session adjournment date has lawmakers under the gun. After the 2015 Legislature failed to pass bills on...
View ArticleMildred Evelyn Bakke Bell
Mildred Bell passed away on April 10, 2016 at Windy Acres Assisted Living in Forest Lake, MN. Mildred Evelyn Bakke Bell was born on December 9, 1917 to Sigurd and Alma (Sether) Bakke in Bantry, ND. In...
View ArticleSafety Camp seeks applicants and junior counselors
Forest Lake Safety Camp will be held June 14 and 15, and students finishing grades 7-12 are needed to lead groups of camp participants and engage the children in activities during that time. Junior...
View ArticleEast Bethel seeks Miss candidates
The East Bethel Scholarship Program offers an opportunity for local girls to become candidates for East Bethel Royal Ambassadors. East Bethel royal candidates must meet certain criteria in order to be...
View ArticlePROGRESS: LaBelle Real Estate taps veteran agents for new office
Photo by Cliff BuchanNine of the 12 sales agents at LaBelle Real Estate Group are pictured here. Left to right in front: Pat Tuccitto, Chelsea Erickson, Laurie Charles and Nancy Hursh. Left to right in...
View ArticleCelebrating culture
Photo by Jason DeMoe Juan Tabanera, Victor Pintado, and Lucia Mestre represented Spain at the 11th annual Forest Lake High School Festival of Cultures held April 8.
View ArticleWyoming considers future street projects
A sizable number of Wyoming’s streets were reconstructed in 2015. However, City Council members know there are many others that need repair. The city’s recently completed pavement management study is...
View ArticleSteven M. Schley
Loving Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle, Brother-in-law, Son-in-lawSteven Schley, age 59, of Forest Lake went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Delmar; father-in-law,...
View ArticleBen D. Sanderson
Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother Ben Sanderson, age 68, of Forest Lake passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 18, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by...
View ArticlePROGRESS: Canvas Health offers broad range of mental health services
Submitted photoCanvas Health serves people with all kinds of mental health needs from its new location at 555 West Broadway Ave. Alex Van Abbema Murphy News Service While some mental health services in...
View ArticleA constant amidst the flames
Photo by Ryan HowardBruce Wightman has retired from the Forest Lake Fire Department after 38 years as a firefighter. An open house to commemorate his service will be held April 23. “When I joined (the...
View ArticleMortgage Foreclosure – NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the...
View ArticleSchool Board – IND. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 831
FOREST LK, MN REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING APRIL 7, 2016 Revised for Publication The following unapproved minutes have been revised for publication and will be approved at the next School Board...
View ArticleMortgage Foreclosure – 15-100834
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,...
View ArticleMortgage Foreclosure – NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
15-101935 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred...
View ArticleAdvertisement For Bids/Proposa – CITY OF WYOMING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2016 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 16-02 FOR THE CITY OF WYOMING CHISAGO COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City...
View ArticleEdward “Flaming Eddie” Erickson
Edward L. “Flaming Eddie” Erickson, age 78, life-long resident of Scandia, MN, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Eddie was an active member of the Almelund Threshing Co. and the...
View ArticlePROGRESS: New location, new services, same smile
Photos by Ryan HowardThrifty White’s new location is 1420 Lake St. S., right in front of the Forest Lake City Center. Chance Wellnitz Murphy News Service Despite the dark windows that have lined the...
View ArticleIt’s time for action on transportation
ECM Editorial Board As the days on the Minnesota Legislature calendar rapidly melt away, the mandatory May 23 session adjournment date has lawmakers under the gun. After the 2015 Legislature failed to...
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