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Nordic boys claim state title, again
Senior Leo Hipp comes into the home stretch of the freestyle race on Thursday at Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik. Hipp won the individual state title. Photo by Kat Ladwig The Forest Lake boys not only...
View ArticleCurrency Risk’s Invisible Threat
The strong dollar is much in the news lately. But most Americans, other than tourists beyond our shores, don't focus on what that means to them. For U.S. investors, the upshot is not great. In fact,...
View ArticleHow to Couple Your Money
Valentine’s Day is of course an extremely popular day for marriage proposals. Regardless of which side of the engagement you’re on, consider when deciding to take that next big step how, when and where...
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James (Jim) Norman Onsager
James Norman Onsager was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on August 10, 1944. Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in San Felipe, Mexico. Interment will be July, 2015, Elim Lutheran...
View ArticleDeducting IRA Savings (Pt. 2)
Depending on your income, you can’t just sock away whatever you want wherever you want for retirement. Our first article looked at how much you can save annually in your individual retirement account,...
View ArticleEasing the Money/Love Clash
Do you and your spouse ever scream at each other over spending? You’re not alone: More than one in four American couples fight about money. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, let’s see how one couple...
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Marcus J. Triplett, Jr.
Marcus J. Triplett, Jr., age 72, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died, peacefully following a brief battle with cancer on Thursday, February 12, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcus J. Sr....
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William B. Lawson
12/14/1941 – 2/5/2015 Preceded in death by son, William Jr.; granddaughter, Megan; sister, Glenda; parents Herbert and Ruby Lawson. Survived by wife of 55 years, Ruth; daughter-in-law, Krystal; sons...
View ArticleFlake Fest Medallion Hunt 2015, Clue 1
Forest Lake’s Flake Festival Medallion Hunt is now in full swing. A $200 value prize will be awarded to the hunter who finds the medallion. If you find the medallion, contact Stephanie at 651-982-8320...
View ArticleFlake Fest Medallion Hunt 2015, Clue 2
Forest Lake’s Flake Festival Medallion Hunt is now in full swing. A $200 value prize will be awarded to the hunter who finds the medallion. If you find the medallion, contact Stephanie at 651-982-8320...
View ArticleACT on Alzheimer’s project moving forward; organizers say education is key
Leaders of a project designed to raise dementia awareness in the Forest Lake community provided an update on their progress at an event held Jan. 29. ACT on Alzheimer’s is a volunteer-driven, statewide...
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Conway back in the saddle
Photo by Cliff BuchanSt. Peter’s Elementary School Principal Mike Conway listens to a science unit report on volcanos from first-grade student Naomi Puyleart. Listening in is classmate Tyler Steinke,...
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Family promotes eating ice cream for breakfast in honor of young daughter
Submitted photosSisters Madi and Marissa along with their mother Annette eat ice cream for breakfast next to a framed photo of Malia. What began as one Forest Lake family’s effort to honor the daughter...
View ArticleFlake Fest Medallion Hunt 2015, Clue 3
Forest Lake’s Flake Festival Medallion Hunt is now in full swing. A $200 value prize will be awarded to the hunter who finds the medallion. If you find the medallion, contact Stephanie at 651-982-8320...
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Donna L. Davis
Donna Lee Davis, age 90, of Forest Lake, passed away on February 13, 2015, at Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City. Born in South Gifford, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Don G. and Mary E....
View ArticleFire at Ideal Avenue
The Forest Lake Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 21800 block of Ideal Avenue today around 3:40 a.m. The Forest Lake Times has not been able to reach the department for comment, but...
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Lucy Williamson
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Lucy Williamson, age 78 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family, February 14, 2015, ending her 55 year dance with husband Filby. She...
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‘Bee‘ a winner at Scandia Elementary
Scandia Elementary announced the classroom winners of the grades five and six spelling bee held Jan. 22. Pictured are Bodee Wojtowicz, Lianna Lerach, Jonna Goehner, Frankie Tarlizzo, Cayden...
View ArticleWyoming approves purchases, plans
The council authorized the purchase of a 2016 Mack truck for the Public Works Department. Purchase price through the state contract, including tax and license, is $89,117. The equipment-build from...
View ArticleScandia considers police protection
Sara Franc Scandia Reporter Washington County Sheriff Bill Hutton said Scandia can expect longer response times and no enforcement of ordinance violations if the city discontinues its contract with...
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