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Francis I. Laqua

Loving Father, Grandfather, Great-GrandfatherFrancis Laqua, age 91 of Forest Lake, formerly of Williston, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 17, 2017.
Francis was a proud World War II Army Veteran. He served in the 25th Infantry division and was a Purple Heart recipient.
Preceded in death by wife, Lovella; son-in-law, Jerry LeDosquet.
Survived by children, Loren (Karen), Jeanette (Richard) Hahn, Delary (Jean), Patricia (Ted) Ferriter, Phyllis LeDosquet, Melanie (John) Baehr; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A Celebration of Francis’ Life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial at Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake with Military Honors performed by the Forest Lake American Legion. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Faith Lutheran Church.

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Controlled prairie burns planned in Washington County this spring

Washington County Parks is planning to conduct controlled prairie burns this spring at Big Marine Park Reserve, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, and along County Road 18 between 13th and 18th street.
In addition, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff will be conducting a controlled burn at the Bayport Wildlife Management Area.
The controlled burns help preserve prairies and woodlands by encouraging the growth of native plants and reducing unwanted woody vegetation. Ultimately, these burns enhance wildlife habitat, recycle plant nutrients, and improve nectar resources for pollinators.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The controlled burns are planned with the assistance of local fire departments and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. They will occur on a weekday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. only when weather conditions permit a safe and effective burn. Trained personnel with fire-fighting equipment are on-site until the fire is extinguished.
For additional information, call the Washington County Natural Resources Coordinator

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