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Most read stories of 2016

While The Times picks out the stories we believe were the biggest news in the community this year, that doesn’t always correspond to what gets the most interest. Below are the top 20 most-read stories of the year by visitors to www.forestlaketimes.com. Numbers were current as of Dec. 27.
1. Big rigs ride on Sept. 17 for Special Olympics – Sept. 14, 24,856 views
A preview story for a hotly anticipated semitruck convoy that traveled through the area raising money for Special Olympics Minnesota.broadstreet.zone(48036);
2. High school student killed in crash – June 27, 15,689 views
Catherine “Katya” Loahr, 18, died after being hit while walking on Goodview Avenue at the intersection with State Highway 97. She was returning home from summer school.
3. School board approves labor agreement, cuts sports programs, saves on bond sale – April 8, 8,973 views
Readers responded to this brief roundup of actions taken at the Forest Lake Area School

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Alternate perspectives

By the end of every year, The Forest Lake Times has run a lot of photos over the previous 52 weeks, but a lot of good shots are cut because there just isn’t enough room. Here are some of the best pictures that didn’t make the paper when they were originally taken — a sort of alternative look at some of the big and little events in the Forest Lake area this year. All photos by Ryan Howard unless stated otherwise
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On a January afternoon, a bobcat rests in an enclosure at the Wildlife Science Center in Columbus.

Wade Rivard carefully applies some painting tape to a cornhole board in July in his cousin Bill Rivard’s garage — the home of Custom Cornhole Creations.

Joe Houle, Forest Lake’s longest-serving firefighter at almost 60 years of service, puts on a breathing mask during a training June 21.broadstreet.zone(50962);

A judge uses a DoodlePRO toy to

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Yogadevotion to begin new session

 
Yogadevotion will begin a new session at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Drive.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Led by certified yoga instructor Robin Thayer, Yogadevotion begins with scripture that speaks to a practice of faith during the breath work. Reflections on scripture are written by Pastor Cindy Senarighi, ordained pastor in the ELCA. The body of the class is a combination of standing, balance and floor poses. Class closes with restorative yoga, a practice of calm alertness that allows a time of reflection and thanksgiving.
This class is for all levels including beginners. Modifications are offered for all poses. The eight-week session will run through Feb. 23. The cost is $64. To register, contact Joyce Getchell at joyceg@faithfl.org or 651-464-3323. Payment is due by Jan. 1.

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YMCA promotes better health in the new year

The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has several tips to help community members renew their commitment to health and wellness in 2017.
While setting a new year’s resolution can be easy, sticking to it is often more challenging. A 2014 YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolutions. More than 71 percent stated that they tried, but fell short of their goals – and 40 percent confessed to giving up within weeks.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“‘Getting healthy’ is not a goal – it’s too broad,” YMCA Senior Director of Fitness Jennifer Menk said in a press release. “You don’t need a dramatic transformation to make a positive impact on your health. Trying to change too many habits at once can easily lead to frustration. Focus on setting multiple, manageable and measurable goals. For example, try adding 10 more minutes of activity per day, then increasing to 20. Make goals

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