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Coon Rapids Sees Groundbreaking Fiber-Optic Broadband Rollout Amidst Residential Disruption
Coon Rapids' streets are being lined with the future – high-speed internet that's rocketing beneath the lawns and sidewalks. This ambitious initiative is noticeable by the parade of orange tubes snaking alongside local roads, a high-tech upgrade in the form of fiber optic cable aimed to bring blazing-fast broadband service straight into the community's homes and businesses.
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.
Baseball team hits stride with 3-1 record on the week
The Forest Lake baseball team put together a strong week of action, orchestrating their best stretch of the season by posting a strong 3-1 record through four games on the week. The Rangers picked up a crucial 2-0 shutout win at home against Irondale on Monday, May 6, before narrowly falling to White Bear Lake 4-3 on Wednesday, May 8. But the boys rallied to victory in tight matchups with the Roseville Raiders (1-0) and Mounds View Mustangs (4-3) on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, respectively. ...
Softball Recap: St. Croix Falls has no trouble against Cameron
St. Croix Falls put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They put the hurt on the Cameron Comets with a sharp 13-1 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as St. Croix Falls also won the last time the pair played back in April.
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...
Scandia man resumes his role as ‘Bone Lake Lorax’
Tom Furey aims to plant more new trees after 2019 tornado destruction Being referred to as “The Lorax,” someone who speaks for the trees, garners a laugh from Bone Lake resident Tom Furey. Since a tornado hit Scandia’s Bone Lake in 2019, Furey has been trying to replace the trees that were uprooted. “Now we just have to get all those people that lost their trees to say, ‘Tom, I...
Trotting rivalry headlines opening night at Running Aces
Columbus, MN — On Sunday (May 19), the 2024 harness racing season opener at Running Aces will feature a six-pack of talented trotters in the $15,500 Open handicap event which offers a possible continuation of the recent rivalry between Pridecrest and Jack Rabbit Slims. Those two square-gaiters have had...
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...
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. ...
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...
Sabrina Ullman: Multiple rounds of rain this week
After a pleasant Sunday, we are in for a cool, rainy week ahead. Tonight will have overnight lows near 50 degrees and scattered showers moving from west to east. Rain will continue into Monday, clearing out by the evening. This first round of rain will have around a quarter of an inch throughout the Northland.
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...
CHISAGO LAKE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Discuss vacating the following property
Notice is hereby given that a Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 12024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chicago Lake Town Hall, 31400 316th Street, Lindstrom, MN. This public meeting is to discuss vacating the following property. Beginning at the most westerly corner of Lot 7, said...
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