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No one was seriously injured after a Kia Sportage was upended during a rear-end crash Nov. 21 in Forest Lake. According to Forest Lake police, the Sportage was on 12th Street Southwest near the intersection with 7th Avenue Southwest when it was rear-ended by a minivan, causing the Sportage to flip. There was a single occupant in both vehicles. Police said that though minor injuries were reported, it did not appear that anyone required hospitalization.
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Wyoming finds unique land solution
Amy Doeun
Wyoming Reporter
There is a 6-acre area of Fireside Park in Wyoming that Marty Powers of Public Works described as being “really in a bad situation.” It was overgrown with noxious weeds and very rocky and rutted. This same area has been slated for a park improvement project including walking trails, according to Councilwoman Claire Luger.broadstreet.zone(48036);
How to get the land ready for its new use was a problem. Powers said the main issue is that the city did not have the equipment necessary to convert the land. The land was last farmed in 2006 before the farmer that owned it sold it to a developer. Eventually, two lots were pulled from the acreage, but in 2012, the remaining 6 acres were turned over to the city.
Powers said he didn’t know why the land was in such sorry condition.
“The area was rough and pitted,” he said, adding that the ruts could
Hope for the future
Like millions of Americans, I’m feeling considerable pain about the election. I also hope that President Donald Trump and others who’ve been elected will produce progress. Despite my deep disappointment with some results, I think that a number of terrific people were elected in Minnesota, both Republicans and DFLers, who have modeled collaboration and respect that helps improve the lives of youngsters and families. Their actions can serve as national models.
Fortunately Minnesotans re-elected many legislators who have shown a willingness and ability to work across party lines to get valuable things done. Here are a few examples:broadstreet.zone(48036);
–Republicans Rep. Jenifer Loon, of Eden Prairie, Rep. Sondra Erickson, of Princeton, Sen. Roger Chamberlain, Lino Lakes, and Rep. Bob Dettmer, Forest Lake, have been advocates of strong early childhood options as well as district and charter public school options. So have DFL Sens. Melisa Franzen, of Edina, and Ann Rest, of New Hope,
Anoka County Park Events
Check out Anoka County Parks and Recreation for fun seasonal programs and activities. To register or for more information, call
651-429-8007 or visit anokacountyparks.com.
Lunch with a Naturalist
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7
Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
This is a free event for ages 50+. Bring your lunch and join a naturalist for the “Lunch with a Naturalist” series. These monthly presentations will include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trails at Wargo. Any equipment that may be needed will be provided. Pre-registration is not required.
Winter Critters
10 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 1
Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
This event costs $3 and is geared toward children ages 2-5 (with an adult). Join to learn about the critters that stay in Minnesota for the winter. The group will read a story, make a craft, and explore outside to see what can be found. Pre-registration
Forest Lake Events
Toys for Tots
The Wireless Zone in Forest Lake is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign to collect new toys for less fortune children in the area during Christmas. The location, at 209 12th St. SW, will have a box in the shop beginning this week through the end of the season for locals to drop off donations.
Turkey bowling
The Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Ave., will host turkey bowling at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 with music by Drop Tailgate.
Tacos and trivia
The Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Ave., will host an end to turkey season taco and trivia party at 7 p.m. Nov. 26.
Hometown holiday
On Nov. 26, the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, in coopersation with the Forest Lake Parks, Lakes, and Trails Commission, will be hosting “A Hometown Holiday,” a day of special events meant to stimulate traffic for local businesses,
Carla J. Teigland
Carla Teigland, age 53, of Shafer, died on November 20, 2016.
Preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her son, Lief (Trista) Frauendienst; grandson, Jace; parents, Richie and Sandee Teigland; siblings, Randy (Faye) Teigland and Teri (Tim Gruett) Teigland; nephews, Robby and Reid; niece, Shantel; and great-nephew, Jordan.
Gathering of family and friends 5-7 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2016 at Maranatha Assembly of God, 24799 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake. Private family interment at Linwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Maranatha Assembly of God. Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com.
Help over 20 organizations at the ‘One Stop Donation Drop’; 4-H Youth host a service fair on National Family Volunteer Day
Make a difference in your community, state, country, and world at the Soaring Eagles 4-H Club’s One Stop Donation Drop. This event will support over 20 non-profit organizations on Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Scandia Community Center.
“We are having the One Stop Donation Drop on Family Volunteer Day, a national day of service that encourages everyone to work together to support their community,” Soaring Eagles 4-H Club President Sophia Nienaber said in a press release. “Our service fair has lots of ways to help those locally, in Minnesota, and throughout the world. It’s going to be a great way for the public and 4-Hers to start the holiday season. All of the activities, games, food, and collections support the non-profits.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
Volunteering is a great way for youth and adults to develop compassion for those in need; meet their neighbors; and perhaps learn a new skill. At
ECM Editorial: Bizarre presidential election is one for the history books
An editorial from the ECM Editorial Board:
Our recent election will undoubtedly go down as one of the most bizarre presidential contests in our nation’s history.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Election Day was a surprising climax to a contest that wound a tortuous course over the past 20 months. It was the biggest upset in a presidential contest in seven decades.
While former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had been virtually anointed by party leaders as the Democratic “Presidential nominee in waiting” long before her announcement in April of 2015, few considered Donald Trump to be a front runner among the 17 Republican presidential candidates when he became a candidate in June of 2015.
When Republicans and Democrats attended their respective precinct caucuses in Minnesota on March 1 of this year they voted for their presidential choice. Donald Trump finished a distant third behind Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz among Republicans. In what likely was a warning of
A passion shared
Submitted photoJalen “JP” Ponto stands next to one of the adaptive wheelchairs he was able to purchase through his garage sale fundraiser. In total, his efforts produced three chairs that were donated to the Courage Kenny Camp Courage in Golden Valley.
It all started last fall during a WE Day event that Jalen Ponto attended with his mother Andrea.
WE Day is an event meant to empower and motivate youth to take action on local and global issues. WE Day events feature speeches and performances by global leaders, social activists and public figures.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“We walked away from the event, and Jalen was inspired to do something great,” Andrea Ponto said. “As his mom, I wanted him to find something he was passionate about and try and do a great thing that was important to him personally.”
After some family discussions, the Pontos decided that Jalen, a seventh-grader at Century Junior High in Forest Lake,
Budgets, mowing among Scandia session topics
Terry Traver
Scandia Reporterbroadstreet.zone(48036);
The Nov. 2 Scandia City Council work session consisted of discussion of operating budgets for 2017, a potential job offer to a Public Works director candidate, the city dog ordinance, its no-parking ordinance, a road right of way maintenance policy and the value to the city of the Fire Department’s scuba and dive team.
Budgets
Discussions surrounding 2017 budgets began with a presentation to the council from Fire Chief Mike Hinz concerning his department’s projected budget needs. Council Member Dan Lee questioned the expenditure of approximately $5,000 annually for a Fire Department dive team, saying, “Washington County handles the large majority of water rescue and recovery.” Hinz said that Scandia Fire has a mutual aid agreement with other jurisdictions, including Washington County. The council also started preliminary discussions on budgets for parks, public works, the equipment replacement fund, the local road improvement fund and both sewer funds.
Public works director
City Administrator