Changes to tree lighting ceremony probable
John Wagner
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Superintendent Steve Massey announces move following a skyrocketing in area cases
The Anoka County Board approved funding Nov. 10 for the second phase of a project revamping the Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes.
The city of Columbus is in the final stages of allowing a Loves Travel Center to be constructed at 15400 block of Hornsby Street, on the southeast side of the I-35 and Highway 97 intersection.
Lakes International Language Academy has announced that it will make a switch from a hybrid model of education at both secondary and primary levels to distance learning at secondary while remaining in hybrid at primary.
Scandia Elementary School participated in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest throu…
Anoka County Parks has scheduled three separate seasonal activities for the month of December.
Eligible property owners within Washington County must file homestead applications by Dec. 15.
Forest Lake Area Schools are looking for three Minnesota Reading Corps tutors and one Minnes…
The annual American Legion Oratorical Contest, which begins at the local level, has begun at…
Rancho Loco to open in former Pi Pizzeria location late this year
A Ramsey County judge last week roundly rejected the arguments by a group of businesses and state legislators who sued Gov. Tim Walz over his COVID-19 executive orders.
Jonathan Young
Managing Editor
“The Mandalorian” might be the best Star Wars related show or movie that has ever been created by Disney or Lucas Films.
In a time when politics is seemingly more-than-ever partisan, when political discussion has severed friendships, it’s hard to think positively of politicians and those in power. “The West Wing” shined a light on the best of politics, even in its worst moments.
One thing that I find most interesting in documentaries is the complexity of the subject. I consider whether or not I’m going to be left knowing more about the person, place, or thing, or if at least, my opinion is going to be changed. Never have I seen a documentary do this like “Rodman: Fo…
A little over a week ago, my grandmother died, and right now, I'd like to take a moment to remember the life my grandmother lived and who she was to me: my Grandma Lois Burg, born July 6, 1936.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test all of us—from how we care for ourselves and our family’s health to how we adjust to ever-changing information, requirements, and projections at school, in the workplace, and throughout the community. I’m grateful that so many people in the Forest Lake…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test all of us—from how we care for ourselves and our family’s health to how we adjust to ever-changing information, requirements, and projections at school, in the workplace, and throughout the community. I’m grateful that so many people in the Forest Lake…
I’m writing this month’s column from my suite at the Sandals Royal Plantation Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Yes, you did read that correctly – I did travel to Jamaica this November. In this column, I’ll share my experiences and some important takeaways for today’s traveler.
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As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s time for a gut check.
APG-ECM Editorial Board
Editor's note: The APG of East Central Minnesota Editorial Board has identified four key topics that we believe are important to our readers. Over four weeks, we will present editorials on these topics and compare and contrast the positions of the candidates for federal office on these issue…
The Forest Lake boys and girls cross-country teams took advantage of running the same course for a second straight week when they faced East Ridge and Cretin-Derham Hall on Saturday, Sept. 19.
John Wagner
Sports
MSHSL also announces section tourneys for fall sports
John Wagner
Sports
MSHSL votes football, volleyball move to “spring” as traditional spring sports will play in summer of 2021
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