Geri E. Anderson

Geri Anderson, age 49, of North Branch, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016.
She is preceded in death by brothers, Greg Johnson, Matthew; mother, Lorraine Johnson; dogs, Shawny, Gabe, Cujo, Ginger, Bear and Allie.
She is survived by parents, Pete and Diane; children, Billy, Kayla (Will Packard); grandson, Matthew; sisters, Linda, Kellie, Laura; dogs, Tessa, Sadi and Hemi; many friends and those who she has been a mom and a sister to over the years. .
Memorial Services will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 31075 Genesis Ave, Stacy. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service, Friday at the church.

See Full Post >>

Kick team winning like ‘Maniacs’

1980s-themed routine is undefeated in 2016
Even within a high-energy sport like kick-dancing, the Forest Lake dance team cranks things up several levels.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The Rangers come out each meet in zany hot-pink and neon-blue exercise suits, and they leave each meet with the first-place trophy. In between, they put on a hyperactive “workout” themed routine set to an energetic mix of ’80s hits. Besides the requisite high kicks, the girls punch the air to “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” perform the well-known fast-step dance to “Maniac,” and when the music ends with the famous shout from “I’ve Got the Power!” the dancers seem to snap instantaneously into a muscle-flexing pose, which is always followed by a raucous cheer, a standing ovation, and, of course, an overall victory.
The Ranger kickers have won all four of their meets so far. Two invitational titles, at home and at Fridley, have been matched by wins

See Full Post >>