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Joanne P. Gustafson (Thornton)
Beloved Mom, Gramma, Great GrammaJoanne P. Gustafson (Thornton) Age 78, of Linwood, formerly of Hibbing, passed away peacefully in her home on June 12, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was preceded...
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Costantino “Gus” Lametti
Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, BrotherCostantino “Gus” Lametti, age 77 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2016. Formerly employed at Lametti & Sons. Preceded in death by his parents;...
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Griddle guardian
Mike Schultz mans the griddle as the Forest Lake Masons put on a pancake breakfast to benefit Rangers Helping Rangers on June 5.
View ArticleLinwood board handles building issues
Roof reconstruction and repair and who is responsible for each part was again a major topic of discussion at the Linwood Town Board meeting May 24. Roof repair from hail damage by contractor INS...
View ArticleOpen Forum for June 16, 2016
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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The future awaits
The Forest Lake Area High School class of 2016 tosses their caps at the end of their graduation ceremony June 10 in the high school’s gym. Hunter Shortly was one of the students who addressed his...
View ArticleHackbarth gets no-confidence vote from district GOP
The race for the state representative seat that encompasses Columbus and Linwood got a new wrinkle in early June, when incumbent District 31B Rep. Tom Hackbarth was on the receiving end of a...
View ArticleRegional Happenings for June 16, 2016
WYOMING Book club The Wyoming library will host a book club featuring “Last of the Breed” by Louis L’Amour June 16 at 7 p.m. Just read the book and show up to discuss. HUGO Emmer mobile office...
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Masquers to stage Willy Wonka the musical; Five ‘golden tickets’ available in...
Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win...
View ArticleParents need right perspective on kids’ sports
Being a coach of sports teams at any level is hard. You have to motivate players, learn rules, handle administrative duties and be concerned about the welfare and health of the players. And you have to...
View ArticleForest Lake approves airport bid
In a 3-1 vote June 13 (Ed Eigner was not present), the Forest Lake City Council approved a bid for construction of a paved runway at the Daniel DePonti Airport, contingent upon a grant approval from...
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YMCA opens this weekend
Photos by Ryan HowardFor the last several weeks, staff at the Forest Lake YMCA have been working to put the finishing touches on their new facility, which opens on June 19. The public at large will be...
View ArticleAdvertisement For Bids/Proposa – INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 831
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Forest Lake Area School Board will receive sealed bids on a General Contract, including mechanical and electrical work, for remodeling a portion of the Forest Lake High School...
View ArticleMortgage Foreclosure – NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 17, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $100,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S):...
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Irene J. Lind
Age 93 of Forest LakeIrene Lind, age 93, of Forest Lake, went to her eternal home on June 7, 2016. Survived by children, Mary “Sue” Johnson (Dennis) of St. Cloud, MN, Toni Kay Schwabe (Daniel) of...
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Elsie Marie Houfer
Elsie M. Houfer, age 89 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully June 1, 2016 at home with family and friends by her side. Preceded in death by husband, Marlin “Bud”; brother, Lloyd. Survived by...
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Donald “Don” B. Coleman
Don Coleman, age 89, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away June 14, 2016 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Alice and wife, Peggy. Survived by his four children, Sandy (Pat)...
View ArticleRunning Aces to host Summit father’s day weekend
Running Aces Casino and Racetrack will host a special series of fun events for dad and the entire family during the “Summit Father’s Day Weekend” from June 17 to June 19. The Summit tap takeover at...
View ArticleArt contest open to teens
The Forest Lake Human Rights Committee invites all 7-12th grade Forest Lake students to participate in a contest to create an art project related to homelessness and hunger. Interested artists can mail...
View ArticlePiano provides art show inspiration
Original artwork by local artists who have been inspired by a musical instrument will be the focus of a community-wide arts event to be held June 23. “Play It Again” is the theme of the art show that...
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