Submitted photoMadelyn Tusler, Lindsay Biebl, Sara Anderson, Josie Glewwe, Allie Nyblom, Alyssa leven, Chris Walker, Amber Waller, Owen Hitzemann, and Kevin Frederickson were among the 50 Forest Lake students who toured Washington D.C. during a trip to see the presidential inauguration. They are pictured in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
Media estimates have varied on the number of people attending the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Donal Trump, but one thing is for certain: Among the hundreds of thousands of attendees was a group of 55 from Forest Lake.
It was December 2015 when Forest Lake political science and social studies instructor Suzanne Stennis-Rogness got together with several other faculty members and began planning a student trip to Washington, D.C., that would be centered on the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“We researched different student travel companies and negotiated our way into what we thought was a
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Inaugural Boot Hockey Classic to take place at Majestic Oaks Golf Club
Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education program will be hosting its inaugural Boot Hockey Classic tournament on Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Majestic Oaks Golf Club. The tournament will be held on a smaller sized indoor/outdoor hockey rink, and players 18 years old and older are encouraged to gather up a team of four (three players and one goalie) to play against eight to 12 other teams. Each team is guaranteed to play at least three or four games. All participants must wear a helmet and shoes or boots.
The tournament’s purpose is to help those in the community who may not be strong skaters get a chance to stay active, meet other people, and enjoy the game of hockey. More information on the tournament and how to register can be found at www.flaschools.org/ce, on Facebook by searching @flasce, or by calling 651-982-8110.
Split vote OKs 5-story apartment agreement
Submitted graphicAn artist’s rendering of the proposed exterior of a five-story apartment complex planned by Gaughan Companies for the old city hall site in Forest Lake.
After engaging in a preliminary development agreement with the city last summer, local developer Gaughan Companies presented earlier this month a proposal for a five-story, upper-scale, 101-unit apartment complex, along with a restaurant, to be built on the site of the old city hall at 220 Lake St. N. A split Forest Lake City Council approved a final development agreement with Gaughan on Jan. 23.
Gaughan’s proposal takes advantage of the city’s offer to sell the property for a dollar to the right developer but would also request that the city establish a 14-year tax increment financing district to help pay for the infrastructure improvements that would need to occur in the area before the apartments could be built. If, for some reason, Gaughan does not
Considering possibilities of the new year
What can we look for in 2017 in the Twin Cities metro area and the state?
Many Minnesotans are on the Donald Trump bandwagon, as evidenced by the surprisingly close vote in the presidential election. Legislators at all levels will try to figure out why Minnesotans are so upset and divided in a state that enjoys a state surplus and low unemployment.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Republicans took over the state House and the Senate, and that portends a contentious 2017 Minnesota legislative session.
A lot will depend on the policies and decisions of the new Trump administration, since certain governmental aids are vital to the state’s interests.
Of critical importance will be the federal aid to health care through the Affordable Care Act. It has provided record health insurance to Minnesotans and more health care by expanding eligibility for Medicaid.
If Obamacare is repealed, which won’t happen overnight, MNsure insurers will not be able to offer tax credits
Leadership recognized
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School board member Jill Olson received her Leadership Development certificate at the 96th Annual Minnesota School Board Association Recognition Luncheon Jan. 12 in Minneapolis. Attending the 96th annual conference along with Olson were fellow board members Karen Morehead, Julie Corcoran, Jeff Peterson and Gail Theisen. The conference included workshops, roundtable discussions, board trainings and development, and an exhibit hall.
Early Childhood to sponsor trip to Stages Theatre
Forest Lake Early Childhood will host a trip to Stages Theater in Hopkins via school bus to watch a performance of “Fancy Nancy” on Feb. 9. The cost is $10 per person. Based on the book series by Jane O’Connor, the playful musical promises to “inspire a sparkle or two in your heart.”
From the tip of her sparkly slippers up to the top of her twinkly tiara, Nancy is set for the spotlight in her first dance recital. What she is not prepared for is getting stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Will she be able to find her fancy flair in time to take the stage?
Tickets are limited, so guests are asked to register by Jan. 26. Register online at www.forestlakeschools.org/ce. Everyone must have a ticket, including infants. Arrive at the CLC door 15 by 8:45 a.m. to check in and board the bus to Hopkins. A return time
Aeration Warnings
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School Board – INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 831
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 19, 2017broadstreet.zone(48036);
Revised for Publication
The following unapproved minutes have been revised for publication and will be approved at the next School Board Meeting. The full text is posted on the district web site, available by standard or email, and for public inspection at the school district offices during normal business hours.
The mtg of the Schl Bd of ISD No. 831, Forest Lk., MN, was called to order by Rob Rapheal at 8:03 pm on 1-19-17, at the Schl District Offices. At roll call the following mmbrs were present: J. Corcoran, K. Morehead, L.Odegaard, J.Olson, J. Peterson, R. Rapheal, G.Theisen, and Supt. L. Madsen, ex officio.
Consent agenda: Mmbr Theisen pulled agenda item 3.3. Mmbr Olson moved to appv agenda items 3.1-3.2. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen. All mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried.
Appvd the bills as of Jan 19, 2017