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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...
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...
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. ...
Minnesota Highway 65 gets $4M from DC for intersection upgrade
Minnesota Highway 65 is not a popular road. “It is awful and it’s time that it gets fixed,” said US Representative Tom Emmer. Because the road is outdated and unsafe, Emmer and other politicians approved another $4 million to upgrade the intersection of Highway 65 and 117th Avenue in Blaine. This project is expected to start in a couple years and will be a game-changer in the North Metro area.
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...
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. ...
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.
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...
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 ...
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...
Coon Rapids Celebrates Unseen Heroes Ensuring Building Safety and Code Compliance
Here's to the unsung heroes who ensure the buildings we work, live, and play in are secure and up to code. Building safety professionals are the behind-the-scenes warriors vigilantly keeping our communities safe. They're always on the ball, training non-stop to stay current with the latest codes and standards, according to a recent release from Coon Rapids' official website.
James Kennedy poised for his first Aces meet
Columbus, MN — Driver/trainer James Kennedy is poised and ready to begin his first full season at Running Aces, which kicks off on Sunday (May 19) and will offer 55 nights of harness racing through Sept. 21. The affable 45-year-old has not only been a familiar face at Cal...
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