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Open Forum for Aug. 31, 2017

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I am a Forest Lake High School student, and I wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped make the high school construction happen. A renovated parking lot coupled with a new math and science wing make up the majority of the improvements so far. Existing hallways have been improved by adding

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Free special needs dance classes available this fall

Sara Iverson works as a paraprofessional with special needs students at North Lakes Academy. Teaching young people is what she loves doing. In fact, Iverson enjoys teaching so much, that after the school bell rings, she heads to The Dance Factory to teach for a few more hours. Iverson has worked at The Dance Factory for eight years, teaching recreational and competitive dance classes. This fall, though, she’s especially looking forward to returning to teach one of the studio’s newest programs, Darby’s Dancers.
Darby’s Dancers, which is currently offered at 24 locations in the United States, first launched at The Dance Factory in the summer of 2016. It is a tuition-free, once-a-week dance program offered to special needs youth who want dance education. The program covers a variety of dance styles and topics, andprovides one coach to every student enrolled. Teachers and coaches work to understand and manage sensory issues, as

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Robert “Bob” C. Beckman

Robert “Bob” Beckman, age 82 of Linwood Township, Minnesota, died August 31, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen; children, Bart (Terry), Lisa (Mike) Sowers, Tammie (Thomas) Lukkonen; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, F. Alan; other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Linwood Township Cemetery. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday at Linwood Senior Center, 22817 Typo Creek Drive, Linwood. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com. Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

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