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CITY OF WYOMING: 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Wyoming will meet in the council chambers of the city hall at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to consider the making of the 2024 Street Improvement Project. The project includes improvements Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111...
Sports Briefs - May 9, 2024
The Forest Lake boys tennis team endured a recent tough stretch, suffering four straight losses to metro and SEC opponents in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Woodbury and East Ridge from Saturday, April 27, to Wednesday, May 1. On Friday, May 3, the boys rebounded with two timely wins over Chisago Lakes (6-1) and St. Francis (7-0), as the Rangers began to find their groove again. On Saturday, May 4, the Rangers took part in a quad meet at Elk River High School, where the boys faced...
FL synchro falls to Stillwater in final meet before sections
The Forest Lake synchronized swimming team has won four of its five meets prior to facing off with the Stillwater Ponies on Tuesday, May 7, where the Rangers fell 33-14 at home. The girls performed at the Forest Lake Area Education Center with one thing set in the back of their minds: hitting their routines in their final regular season meet before the upcoming Section 1A tournament, which will be held on Friday, May 17, at the Edina Community Center for a figures battle, and...
Chisago County chooses new logo
Chisago County commissioners approved a new logo for the county at their Wednesday, May 1 meeting. But the presentation included some pushback from one commissioner on the new logo's color choices. Katie Malchow, the county’s outreach and initiative coordinator, unveiled the logo at the start of the meeting. Before the unveiling, she explained the scope of the project, which began in October of 2023. ...
Columbus takes fiscal disparities issue to the Legislature
Proposed bill would alleviate what officials say is an unfair tax burden As the 2024 legislative session nears its ending, Columbus made its pitch on Thursday, April 25, to receive some financial credit to provide relief from the burden caused by the seven-county metro area Fiscal Disparities program, a metro-area tax and credit system for which Columbus feels it is unfairly putting in more money considering the city’s small size. ...
C-I, North Branch adapted bowling teams both bring home hardware
The adapted bowling teams from both Cambridge-Isanti and North Branch both brought home hardware from the state tournament, which was held on Friday, May 10, at Bowlero in Brooklyn Park. Cambridge-Isanti freshman Thomas Iserman captured the boys singles title in the ASD Division with 486, 17 more pins than his nearest competitor. Bluejackets junior Samuel Price took the boys singles crown in the PI Division with 494 pins, six better...
CHISAGO COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Chisago County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Board Room at the Chisago County Government Center, 313 N. Main Street, Center City, MN. The Board’s tour of the agenda item(s) has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 8:15 a.m., departing from Chisago County Public Works at 31325 Oasis Road, Center City, MN. The meeting and tour are open to the public.
Isanti Council eliminates food truck fees, dog licenses
Food truck and dog owners are no longer required to pay license fees in the city of Isanti. According to Councilmember George Hemen, he was informed that the general opinion is that the city of Isanti isn’t “food truck friendly.”. “A lot of cities around the state are...
Track and field hits stride at U of M meet
The Forest Lake track and field teams took some solid wins at the University of Minnesota, where the boys and girls competed in the Minnesota Open High School Invitational meet on Wednesday, May 1. In what boys head coach Andy Richardson said was a “great meet overall” for both units, the Rangers headlined a multitude of events runners earning top place finishes. The marked times in the boys 100m dash...
As new parks commission takes shape, former commissioners speak out
City implementing some key changes, aims for better environment It’s been a year and a half since Forest Lake has had a parks, trails and lakes commission after five of the seven commissioners resigned over the span of less than a week. Now, the city is hoping to reinstate the commission with some modifications, in the hopes of seating a new commission this summer. Feeling devalued ...
Ranger softball gets shutout revenge against Bears
Forest Lake falls to CDH in close matchup, beats MV On Tuesday, April 30, the Rangers visited the home of the Bears seeking a victory after losing 4-8 in a home matchup exactly one week prior. This time the Rangers relaxed and found their rhythm, dismantling the Bears in a 16-0 shutout. In the Rangers...
Anoka County Veterans Council Commemorates Memorial Day with Ceremonies and Family Picnic in Coon Rapids and Andover
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and honor, and the Anoka County Veterans Council is making sure our heroes aren't forgotten. This year, they're pulling out all the stops with services recognizing those who've served our country across myriad conflicts – from the World Wars to the battles in the Middle East.
Madinah Lakes proposal brings hundreds to city hall
In Lino Lakes, a sod farm on the north end of town could soon see development. “Our hope is to acquire 156 acres and create an entire life cycle of home ownership. We want to offer rental apartments, townhomes, villas, senior living, and various lot sizes for single-family homes,” said developer Faraaz Yussuf.
Boys tennis team posts 3-1 record on the week
Rangers secure wins over Centennial, White Bear Lake, IrondaleSports Editor The Forest Lake boys tennis team put together a successful outing this past week, as the Rangers ultimately orchestrated a 3-1 record through four matches over a span of four consecutive days. The squad hosted a Section 7AA opponent in Centennial on Monday, April 22, before hosting another matchup the very next day against Suburban East Conference foe White Bear...
Canes softball continues to win
The Hayward Hurricanes softball team solidified their hold on first place in the Heart O’ North Conference as they split a doubleheader with the Saints in St. Croix Falls Friday May 10, winning the first game 2-1 and losing the second game 11-12. The Canes entered this week with a 15-1 conference record and were 17-5 overall. Brooke Laier pitched the win in Friday’s opener, giving up four hits while...
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