Results of the 2019 moose survey indicate northeastern Minnesota’s moose population remains stable, but relatively low for the eighth year in a row, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
I-35 North metro split construction expected to wrap up this fall
Folk singer-songwriter John Gorka, along with special guest FLAHS alumni Adam Bjoraker, will be playing a show on Saturday, March 16 at the Forest Lake High School Auditorium in Forest Lake at 7:30 p.m. The concert is sponsored by Forest Lake Area High School Tri-M, with proceeds from this c…
Three North Lakes Academy students were honored by the Forest Lake Rotary Club. From left to right are Madelyn Schoenberger, Dylan Good, and Jocelyn Dale.
Forest Lake Area Senior High School Honor Roll -
The 2019 Forest Lake Lions drug poster contest pulled in a total of 566 entries. With 388 entries, Wyoming Elementary won the award for most entries, which earned it a $500 award. The first place winners photos are above. In order are kindergartener and district-wide winner Mercedes Haseltin…
Jeane Corbett captured hoarfrost on a tree on Third Lake on Saturday, March 2.
The Unexpected Company Chorale will begin rehearsals soon for the spring concert “Made in Minnesota.” Rehearsals for the chorale begin on March 18, and continue on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom. Those who would like to join the chorale should email unexpectedcompa…
The Washington County Historical Society is seeking class rings from Washington County High Schools. The rings should also have a story of the person who owned it and a photo, if possible, of that high schooler. Class rings give tangible evidence of the high school experience and tell a lot …
2019 Commuter Choice Awards recognize entities that encourage decreasing vehicle footprint
Financial Peace University, a nine-lesson digital course created by financial expert Dave Ramsey to teach financial literacy, will be held in Forest Lake at the Maranatha Assembly of God located at 24799 Forest Boulevard in Forest Lake. The classes will begin Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.…
Experience allows students to meet with representatives and develop their own policies
The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County Master Gardener Program is sponsoring the 2019 Home Landscaping and Garden Fair on Saturday, April 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, located at 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. Northwest in Andover. This event is o…
Two NLA students performed with Minnesota All-State band and orchestra. Senior Elena Getchell and Junior Emma Schaible were the first two students from North Lakes Academy to be selected to perform at the all-state performance. Out of the 1,500 high school students who auditioned for the 201…
The Washington County Sheriff’s office is opening up an opportunity to learn more about what it takes to be a Washington County Deputy. The sheriff’s office will host the 2019 Citizens Academy on Tuesday nights this spring for an inside look into the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and fo…
On Monday, legislation that would give elderly and vulnerable adults, and their guardians or families, the right to electronic monitoring unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley, now awaits considerat…
State and bands agree on safe harvest level
Alissa Gmyrek, of Marine on Saint Croix, MN made the fall semester 2018 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University.
FL Applebee’s to collect donations to send local children to Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp
A presentation and panel discussion about youth and vaping will be held on Feb. 26 at 5:45 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Forest Lake. The event, hosted by MOST FL Drug Free Communities Coalition and Hosanna Lutheran Church, will hold a panelist discussion about youth and vaping, includi…
Kathy Bystrom honored for endeavors focused on youth health
Natalie Miller of Marine on St. Croix received a master’s degree from the University of Iowa.
Lauren Kaldun, lead pharmacist at Thrifty White Pharmacist in Forest Lake, was named the 2019 North Wind Princess as part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival.
The American Legion Post 225, Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion will sponsor 11th grade students from our area to attend the State Program. The American Legion Post 225 is currently seeking junior boys & girls who exhibit the qualities of leadership, good character, scholarship,…
“Beehive” features R&B and pop hits from the 60s
Paul Imholte to perform assortment of string instruments Feb. 9
Building on its innovative and effective approach to combating domestic violence, Anoka County has created and launched a new tool for victims.
Lakes Center 4 Youth and Families has openings for its tried and true small engines program. The program offers experience with a professional mechanic. Applications are available at lc4yf.org.
Applications are now being accepted for the President’s Environmental Youth Award and the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Award. The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking PEYA and PIAEE awards applications that highlight environmental stewardship in a variety o…
Three students were recognized by the Forest Lake Rotary at the most recent meeting. From left to right: Emily Dironca, rotary member Linda Nanko-Yaeger, Mathias Waskey, and Hailee Leipzig. The students were recognized for outstanding achievement and community service.
Allina Health well-being program opens free training session
Lakes International Language Academy, a tuition-free public K-12 Spanish and Mandarin immersion school in Forest Lake, has received the Award of Excellence in School Financial Management and Oversight for the 2018 fiscal year from Volunteers of America of Minnesota, the charter school’s auth…
Kaitlyn Culver, Kayla Kasel, and Paige Thurnbeck of Forest Lake; Krista Boudewyns, and Samantha Henderson of Wyoming were named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at The College of St. Scholastica.
Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) and Representative Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) announced a set of town hall meetings during the month of February. The town hall meetings are an opportunity for constituents to interact with legislators and discuss issues while the legislature is in …
The Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership was honored with a 2019 Economic Development Association of Minnesota Award during EDAM’s Winter Conference Jan. 24 in St. Louis Park.
Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping in Forest Lake sponsored a collection event to support Rangers Supporting Rangers, a local non-profit dedicated to feeding hungry students in the Forest Lake Area School District. During the business’s self-defense workshop, taught by founder Lance Farrell, on W…
Successful snowmobile rides start with safety mindset
First class focuses on how to read food labels
The nominations process for the Forest Lake Area Schools Hall of Fame and the Forest Lake Area High School Arts & Athletics Hall of Fame is now open, and Forest Lake Area Schools is seeking nominations.
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