Author Archives: Cliff Buchan
He could never forget Marines left in Vietnam
There is never a Memorial Day when Jeff Savelkoul doesn’t pause to remember the men and women of the armed forces who died in service of their country.
Former FL administrator dies at 64
Donald C. Mack, a former government official in Forest Lake, has died.
Dog handler reaches pinnacle
When Steve Ralph takes to the outdoors, it’s seldom that a Brittany is not by his side.
CSF drive gains steam
Dollar by dollar, the 2013 fund drive by the Forest Lake Area Community Scholarship Foundation marches on.
Former teacher inspired many here
A former Forest Lake teacher who inspired students in choir and band and was active in the community with the Boy Scouts has died.
Farm duty just part of Miron’s day
As Fran Miron makes the dash from his farm home to the barn on a cold March morning, a wind-driven snowstorm pelts his face.
Dems push to fund all-day kindergarten
If Forest Lake School District 831 gets financial help from the state of Minnesota to pay for its new all-day kindergarten program this fall, a state senator from northern Minnesota may be one legislator to thank.
Effect of harness park’s tax payments far-reaching
When it comes to paying property taxes, is Running Aces Harness Park a good citizen?
Beverly Youngdahl
Beverly J. Youngdahl, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2013 at St. Joes Hospital in Brainerd. Beverly is …
Did Running Aces violate state law?
If there is such a thing as kissing cousins, Running Aces Harness Park and Canterbury Park might well be considered battling brothers.
