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Finalists named in Forest Lake's administrator search
Six finalists have been named in Forest Lake's search for a new administrator after the council’s special meeting on Monday, May 20. The finalists and their information, according to a press release sent by DDA Human Resources, Inc., are as follows: Renae Fry, the former city administrator in North Branch, held that role for nearly seven years after a brief stint as the administration coordinator for Sauk County, Wisconsin. Prior...
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...
Forest Lake main roads get boost with county projects
City in planning stages for Eureka Avenue and North Shore Trail rehab Forest Lake will see two main road projects this construction season, as the county will tackle rehabbing Broadway Avenue through downtown Forest Lake, and a full reconstruction of Everton Avenue (County Road 33). Construction on Everton Avenue has already begun, with crews beginning work on the south half of the project, which runs from 11th Avenue SW to...
‘It’s Part of Business’ Says Attorney for Minnesota Venue that Suddenly Closed Without Refunds
At the end of April, many couples learned that their wedding venue would be closing, effective immediately and that the owners wouldn't be responding to calls or emails. The venue is called Circle B Ranch in Isanti, Minnesota. There were videos of brides crying, couples were stressed, and people across...
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