A state-funded Anoka County program to prevent and reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species received the support of the Anoka County Board Nov. 13.
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It was the old water tower barn in Scandia which was taken down that planted the seed that began Scandia Heritage Alliance. Read more
A Minneapolis man made his first appearance this month for a burglary police believe he committed 2 1/2 years ago – but it was only recently that they had the DNA evidence to allegedly link him to the crime.
The Anoka County Board Nov. 13 approved user fee adjustments for county services, licenses and permits following a public hearing at which no one spoke.
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Contest open to ladies ages 10-29
On Nov. 17, Terry Larson and Paul Harris from American Legion Post 225 of Forest Lake, along…
Event allows residents to weigh in on levy spending
Vennelag 1-546, Sons of Norway will host a Julefest/Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at t…
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Editor’s note: This is the second article in a series about the recent grant recipients of Faith Lutheran Church’s Share Tank event. The first article, “Share Tank recipient helps refugees in need,” can be found in the Nov. 29 issue of The Times or online here.
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Forest Lake e-cigarette shop Cloud X Vape had its tobacco license revoked at the Dec. 3 Forest Lake City Council meeting after the shop committed its third compliance check failure in a year. Cloud X Vape opened at 843 West Broadway Ave. in early October 2017; its first violation was a littl…
Adams Publishing Group announced Dec. 3 they have purchased the assets of the Daily Jefferson County Union and the affiliated Hometown News Limited Partnership from W.D. Hoard & Sons Company. The Daily Jefferson County Union and the affiliated Hometown News Limited Partnership publish 13…
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It was the old water tower barn in Scandia which was taken down that planted the seed that began Scandia Heritage Alliance.
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The second annual Wyoming Christmas tree lighting took place at Railroad Park in Wyoming on Dec. 1.
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Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series about local Share Tank charitable giving winners.
The National Association of Secondary School Principals is advising its members that a recent U.S. Surgeon General’s report has found that 1 in 5 adolescents will face a significant mental health condition during their school years.
A relaxing cruise along France’s hidden waterways is a unique way of discovering the authentic France, away from the crowds and at a civilized pace. Originally built to move cargo before the advent of the railroad, France’s inland canals today are peaceful, serene passages through the count…
The big news from Hollywood this summer heralded that for the first time in movie history, only two movies in the top 10 were original new releases. Eight of the 10 were remakes of old films or sequels, excepting “Solo,” the Star Wars prequel. Often, these are solid and enjoyable films. I a…
“You snooze, you lose.” That phrase, in some respects, summarizes the legal doctrine known as the statute of limitations. It holds that if you wait too long to begin your lawsuit, you lose the right to do so – even if you had the best legal claim that ever existed. Why would this be?
The Tuesday, Nov. 6, election has an overwhelming national focus that may be obliterating views of important local issues. This fall, 35 Minnesota school districts are presenting their voters with critical property tax levy questions to fund school operations. In addition, 25 school district…
Along with the very significant impact of parents, education is the next biggest predictor of future success. The level of education we achieve has a huge impact on our eventual income and quality of life.
I voted early in the upcoming general election during the noon hour of Sept. 24 at Bloomington City Hall — 42 days before Election Day, Nov. 6.
The Forest Lake girls hockey teams will hold their first annual Military Appreciation Night during its home contests against East Ridge Tuesday, Dec. 4. The junior varsity game will begin at 5 p.m. with the varsity to follow at 7 p.m.
The Forest Lake girls hockey team extended its season-opening undefeated run and took an early seat atop the Suburban East Conference standings by winning its first two SE contests, 3-1 at Roseville on Nov. 20 and 9-3 over Stillwater at home on Nov. 24.
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The Minnesota Mullets took the ice four times in the Islanders Showcase at the Gallant Arena in North Andover, Massachusetts, Nov. 15-17, winning one game and losing three.
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