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Age 84 of North Branch, MN passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on September 16, 2017. Preceded in death by parents; son, Gary; a brother and sister. Survived by wife of 58 years, Valerie; children, Tammy, Jeff, Rick (Tannette); grandchildren, Nick, Natasha, Brianna; great grandchildre

It wasn't very long ago that the sleek orange-and-black bodies of monarch butterflies could be seen drifting through the skies and peppering plenty of landscapes throughout the United States. Now, that sight has become rarer. A May 10 article from MinnPost noted monarch numbers have steadily declin

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - It's a driving pet peeve for many of us - getting stuck behind someone driving 55 mph in the left lane. It finally bothered Drew from Lindstrom enough that he wrote to WCCO. He wants to know: What are the rules for driving in the left lane? Good Question. "I try my best to be pa

While in custody at the Isanti County Jail, a Brook Park man allegedly violated a no contact order and is now facing 16 new felony charges. Scott Arlen Lange Scott Arlen Lange, 51, was charged Sept. 14 before Judge John Klossner in Isanti County District Court in Cambridge with 16 felony counts of

A Cambridge man is facing felony charges after threatening his two roommates over having control of the home, and getting upset after the roommates entered the home while the carpet was being cleaned. Herbert Lee Hendry Jr. Herbert Lee Hendry Jr., 64, was charged before Judge John Klossner on Sept.

Free Yoga in Central Green Park Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Free Yoga classes will be offered in Central Green Park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Oct. 11. The park is located in the Heritage Greens neighborhood just north of the Isanti County Government Center in Cambridge, 1455 Fern St. S. In case

11-073138 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 8, 2005 ORIGINAL

The Cambridge American Legion is moving forward with plans to build a veteran's memorial park in Cambridge. During the Cambridge City Council meeting Sept. 18, the Council approved an agreement with the American Legion for a memorial park to be built on the vacant lot at 207 Birch St. S. The Legion

Explore the Washington County parks trail system with guided fitness hikes. The one-hour hikes involve a warm-up and fitness challenges along the way. The next Thursday guided fitness hike is 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Meet at the Nordic Center. The Lake Elm

Forest Lake Area High School students Megan Philipson, Jenna Zowin, and Jacob Zowin were tasked with making a presentation to a panel of investors to ask for a loan for an innovative new business idea that they came up with in four days with a team of people they had never met before this summer dur

The Forest Lake Masonic Lodge is hosting a pancake breakfast Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Forest Lake Masonic Lodge, 119 8th Avenue SE. The breakfast, which will feature a drive-thru option for those on the go, will coincide with a fall family fun day featuring Shrine Clowns, free kids

Three families with Forest Lake ties and homeowners in the Florida Keys are now faced with some rebuilding following the wrath of Hurricane Irma. Three families who live or own property in Key Colony Beach on Marathon Key, some 50 miles north of Key West, are just now starting to deal with the afte

I am, generally speaking, someone who is skeptical to the idea of change. I still remember, from sometime when I was in the rough vicinity of 10 years old, my parents telling me that they would be changing the facade of my childhood home's fireplace from brick to stone. "But I like the way it looks

The Lakes Center for Youth & Families is celebrating a year of big changes Oct. 6 at Vannellis by the Lake with a "Black Tie Blue Jean Fabulous 50's Night." The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour sponsored by Olson's Sewer and Excavating Service. There will be a silent auction and a wall of w

A gate at the U.S. Oil Recovery Superfund site is shown Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Pasadena, Texas, where three tanks once used to store toxic waste were flooded during Hurricane Harvey. The Environmental Protection Agency says it has found no evidence that toxins washed off the site, but is still

Rev. Guy Sederski started his appointment at Spirit River Community Church in Isanti on July 1. His wife Gail is the program director at the church and the two work together for the church and the community. "Serving as a couple has benefits that go beyond bonding, contentment and peace. Couples wh

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY CLASS AA 1. Edina 2. Minnetonka 3. Wayzata 4. Washburn 5. Willmar 6. Marshall 7. St. Michael-Albertville 8. Forest Lake 9 Henry Sibley 10. Stillwater Individuals 1. Sophie Richter, Minnetonka 2. Emily Covert, Washburn 3. Anna Fenske, Farmington 4. Emily Kompelien, Edina 5. Emma A

The Forest Lake FFA took Reserve Grand Champion honors at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair for their competitive landscape display. Students constructed the 14' by 14' display and selected plants highlighting this year's theme, "Sun & Shade." "The Forest Lake FFA Chapter has been very competitive in

Joe Kiesling recently petitioned for his property, the location of which is circled on this map, to be annexed into the Mahtomedi school district. His neighbors to the south and directly across the street are already in that district and he wants to see his grandchildren join the other neighborhood

The public boat access on Big Carnelian Lake near Marine on St. Croix will close for a period of time this fall to allow for major reconstruction. The project includes improved storm water management, addition of an aquatic invasive species boat inspection and cleaning area, a new boat ramp, and ne