Author Archives: Mary Bailey
Come, remember Max
“Don’t take life for granted, and live to the Max.” This quote from a friend is one legacy from the …
Scandia council approves tornado sirens
Thanks to the city of Forest Lake, Scandia will triple the number of emergency warning sirens it has, from one to three.
Scandia increases administrator’s salary
After six months on the job, City Administrator Kristina Handt asked for a performance review and a raise. She got both.
Federal education agents visit FL schools
If your school district is doing something right, you should share with other districts how you bring it about.
Forest Lake girl selected for Miss Minnesota Pageant
Sofia Sanchez of Forest Lake has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Minnesota Pageant. She …
Fashion and faith
Kirsten Quiggle (left) and Riley Connell, both eighth-graders at Century Junior High, serve food at the Faith Lutheran Church fashion …
Fundraiser benefits senior center
At their monthly pancake breakfast fund-raiser on Friday, April 12, Meadows on Fairview raised $175 for the Columbus Senior Center. …
North Lakes Academy student excels in Minnesota Public Radio competition
Minnesota Varsity 2013 composer Spencer Hammersten of Circle Pines is eager to try again next year. “Caelum Priscus,” his composition …
LILA celebrates ‘Magnifico,’ annual spring fling
Lakes International Language Academy supporters will gather at the Dellwood Hills Golf Club on Friday, April 26 for “Magnifico,” a …
Coach Newcomb honored
Forest Lake High School speech coach Tim Newcomb was voted Section 7AA Coach of the Year at the sectional …
