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Owner open houses to be held at Running Aces

Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. is hosting owner open houses in the Running Aces Casino & Racetrack atrium May 29, June 26, and July 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. in hopes of gathering local harness racing fans for an evening to learn about the thrill of standardbred racehorse ownership.
MHRI’s owner open houses are free to attend and will include hors d’oeuvres, drawings, giveaways, and friendly faces at the door. Upon arrival, everyone will receive an ownership manual containing helpful questions to ask themselves and potential trainers, nearby racing locations, expectations as a new owner, trainer bios, and more. Throughout the evening, there will be several opportunities to develop professional relationships with Running Aces trainers, as well as to hear from other local owners about the enrichment that harness racing has lent to their lives.

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Council accepts sheriff’s law enforcement proposal

Forest Lake patrol officer Matt Smith and a supporter hug after the Forest Lake City Council’s May 8 decision to contract with Washington County for law enforcement services — a move that will lead to the disbanding of the Forest Lake Police Department if and when it is implemented.
The tears flowed as freely as the shouts of rage the evening of May 8 at the Forest Lake City Center. The City Council had just voted, 3-2, to contract with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services starting in September, effectively beginning a process that, unless stopped, will result in the disbandment of the Forest Lake Police Department.
Unlike the council’s May 1 work session and special meeting on the subject, the proceedings did not occupy an entire evening, lasting less than an hour instead of more than five. Like May 1, however, the community showed up in droves for

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Dean A. Atkinson

Dean Arden Atkinson, age 83 of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2017 with family by his side. Dean went to Heaven just in time to celebrate his beloved wife Ruby’s birthday, May 8th.
He was the owner and operator of A&B Construction.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Martena (Troelson); wife, Ruby.
He will be deeply missed by his children, Debbie (Randy) Wirtz, Darlene (Tony) Weiss, Mike Atkinson; grandchildren, Shannon Spychalla, Shane Wirtz, Brittany Viskoe, Chet Atkinson, Mitch Weiss; three great-grandchildren; other family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m., Thursday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com. Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral

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Lillian Barnier

January 9, 1932 ~ May 6, 2017Lillian Barnier (nee Donahue) of Forest Lake passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; sons, Joe, Phillip; granddaughter, Michelle Barnier.
She is survived by her children, Don (Jo), Mike (Sherri), Sandy (Jeff) Gallagher, Peggy (Mike) Carpenter, Cindy Barnier, Nancy (Fred) Larson, Jenny; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister, Doris Nelson; sister-in-law, Honey Donahue; other family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Church of St. Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be held one hour prior to mass at the church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials are preferred to the family. 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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