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Forest Lake trooper gets memorial highway
A Forest Lake man who died in the line of duty as a state trooper almost 50 years ago is now being honored on the stretch of road where he was mortally wounded. On Oct. 5, the portion of Highway 61...
View ArticleForest Lake Hosanna on a mission to give
Hosanna Lutheran Church in Forest Lake has recently undergone a transition in which it acquired a new pastor and congregants armed themselves with a plan to recommit to their mantra of “Living, Loving...
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New chamber director wants to help businesses thrive
Submitted photoTed Blank is still trying to meet as many local business people as possible as the new executive director of the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. As the new executive director of...
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St. Croix shutterbug
Photos by Madi Anderson Wyoming photographer Madi Anderson won big in the St. Croix River Association’s annual photo contest, which showcases the beauty of the St. Croix River Watershed. Anderson won...
View ArticleArea schools get high and low MMR marks
Three schools in the Forest Lake Area School District received designation from the state as part of the Multiple Measurement Ratings data released Oct. 1. Linwood and Wyoming elementary schools were...
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Fire departments challenged to find qualified volunteers
Submitted photosThe Wyoming Fire Department responds to a house fire in late 2013. The odd hours and heavy commitment of being a firefighter can hurt local fire departments’ retention and recruitment...
View ArticleNext steps on YMCA up to the organization
Editor’s note: The Forest Lake City Council voted Oct. 7 to approve the bond sale and development agreement to bring a YMCA to town, with a city contribution of $9 million and a land donation. This...
View ArticleState Patrol presents ‘Gone Too Soon’
The community is invited to join North Lakes Academy in collaboration with the Minnesota State Patrol at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 15 at the NLA Upper Campus at 308 15th St. in Forest Lake for a presentation...
View ArticleEdward C. Andler
Edward C. Andler, 64 of Aitkin died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his home. He was born October 17, 1949 in Duluth to Edward and Marion (ONeill) Andler. Edward was united in marriage to Sheryl...
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Trendy & Thrifty Halloween Costumes Start at Goodwill
Download coupon for 50% off one item – then head to your favorite Goodwill store and brew up an awesome costume for less. By Sarah Carlson Editor, Real Housewives of Minnesota Every year, I tell myself...
View ArticleKelly Michelle Wakefield
Kelly Wakefield, age 37, formerly of Forest Lake and Cambridge, died on Oct. 7, 2014. Preceded in death by step-dad, Ray LaBore and grandparents. She is survived by mom, Karen LaBore; dad, Dan (Pam)...
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Royal surprise
Maddi Jacobson is crowned 2014 Forest Lake Area High School Homecoming Queen while fellow homecoming royalty Megan Gemuenden and Austin Herdina look on. Herdina was crowned Homecoming King.
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William (Bill) Paul Ethen
William (Bill) Ethen, age 99, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, October 10, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Anna...
View ArticleStephen (Moose) D. Hallin
Passed away suddenly on Oct. 10, 2014. Visitation Friday, Oct 17 AT MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE. Funeral service Saturday, Oct 18 at NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2701 N. Rice St. Roseville....
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Mary L. Moyle
Mary Moyle, age 68, of Forest Lake, passed peacefully in her sleep at home on October 12, 2014 after a long and arduous battle against lung disease. Retired from Stillwater Residence in 2004 as the...
View Article8th District will choose between two good men
Minnesota’s 8th District race between incumbent DFL Rep. Rick Nolan and Republican challenger Stewart Mills has been targeted by national political groups. Most readers have already seen the effect of...
View ArticleOpen forum for Oct. 16, 2014
Letters will be accepted for publication in the next available issue after receipt. Send letters to ryan.howard@ecm-inc.com. Letters should not exceed 250 words and must be signed with the writer’s...
View ArticleCounty gets kudos for financial reports
The Washington County Board of Commissioners was presented Oct. 7 with the county’s 28th consecutive certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting from the Government Financial...
View ArticleWyoming approves building demo
The Wyoming City Council authorized up to $29,250 at its Oct. 7 meeting to raze and remove a heavily damaged building at 26795 Forest Blvd. The building is on the east side of the street, south of the...
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NDSU Rep to visit Forest Lake High School
A representative from the Office of Admission at North Dakota State University will be available at 10 a.m. Oct. 20 at Forest Lake High School to help high school students learn how to earn a degree...
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