Robert (Bob) E. Dufour Jr.
Loving Husband and Father ATTN: OCAW Local 675 (3M) Rober Dufour Jr., age 87, of White Bear Township passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 10, 2014. Retired 3M employee after 43 years....
View ArticleTimothy (Big Tim) John Perry
Timothy Big Tim Perry, age 50, of Forest Lake, died peacefully, surrounded by family at the U of M Hospital on Nov. 12, 2014. He was the owner of Tims Auto Clinic in Lindstrom, and will be remembered...
View ArticleBeverly Jean Lewis
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Beverly Lewis (Jarchow), age 83, of Forest Lake, passed away on Oct. 10, 2014 in Mesa, AZ. Survived by Dr. Ward Lewis, her beloved husband of...
View ArticleSouthwest Junior High Honor Roll
A Honor Roll 1st Quarter 2014-2015 7th Grade Ethan Anderson, Brittney Ashford, Jackson Barnes, Eaan Bateman, Jack Beaudette, Celia Bennett, Ashley Berg, Madeline Best, Hannah Bier, Jessica Bies,...
View ArticleCentury Junior High Honor Roll
A Honor Roll First Quarter 2014-15 7th Grade Maria Anderson, Reagan Anderson, Saige Anderson, Kaitlyn Atkin, Logan Bahr, Malissa Ball, Dominic Becker, Grace Berthiaume, Blake Boyd, Ryan Brown, Jane...
View ArticleRichard C. Youngdahl
Beloved Dad and Grandpa Richard Youngdahl, age 80 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully November 14, 2014, at his home following unexpected complications after successful heart surgery. He retired...
View ArticleDavid Winnick
David Winnick, age 92 of Forest Lake, passed away November 15, 2014. Survived by wife, Shirley; son, Benjamin (Rimma) Winnick; grandchildren, Steven, Hannah and Solomon; brothers, Melvin (Barbara),...
View ArticleRobert Wayne Smith
Papa Smith, age 65 of Forest Lake, after a four year battle with MDS, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 surrounded by those he loved. Bob proudly served his country in the...
View ArticleLeo (Opa) Dohmen
Leo Opa Dohmen, age 82, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Leo was born and raised in the Netherlands, where he met and was united in marriage...
View ArticleWarren J. Peltier
Warren Peltier, age 74 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at home. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Olga Peltier. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara Mickelsen; son Jonathan...
View ArticleWyoming council transfers funds
At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Wyoming City Council passed a resolution closing several city funds because projects are completed. Balances will be transferred to other funds. The final payment for general...
View ArticleNow and Then bringing new life to Lake Street
Photo by Jason DeMoeSandy Olson will hold a grand opening for her new upcycled furniture and gift shop, Now and Then, Thanksgiving weekend. The event will feature snacks, beverages and door prizes....
View ArticlePolice respond to robbery, arson, more
It was a busy week for the Forest Lake Police Department, particularly the evening of Nov. 16. Police Captain Greg Weiss reported the following incidents: - At 10:15 p.m. Nov. 16, police responded to a...
View ArticleWE Day
Submitted photo Scandia Elementary sixth grade students attended WE Day on Nov. 12 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. They earned the trip based on their commitment to service learning projects at...
View ArticleScandia forming Capital Improvement Committee
Katie Morford Scandia Reporter The Scandia City Council decided to advertise for citizens to sit on the Capital Improvement Committee at the council’s Nov. 12 work session, thus reviving the committee...
View ArticleSurprise vote moves city center open house
Photo by Ryan HowardConstruction crews are almost done with the Forest Lake City Center, but when residents will get to see the building in an open house setting is up in the air after a recent City...
View ArticleWinnick leaves legacy of dedication
Photo submittedDavid Winnick enjoyed supporting and spending time with his family, including his wife, Shirley. Forest Lake lost a titan of local industry and a decades-long leader in city politics...
View ArticleBrave new office: Scandia couple starts coworking site
Photos by Ryan HowardSusan Rodjso, a marketing consultant who often telecommutes, gets work done at the Granlia Place coworking center operated by her and her husband, Paul, in Scandia. Susan and Paul...
View ArticleCouncil requests $1M in budget cut recommendations
With Molly Bonnett off the City Council, a new council majority in Forest Lake wasted no time in looking for a change in the city’s financial direction. In a Nov. 10 motion backed by Councilman Michael...
View ArticleBen McMahon earns rank of Eagle
EAGLE SCOUT AWARD was presented to Ben McMahon of Columbus, McMahon has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. McMahon was recognized...
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