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Burglaries, thefts reported in area
The Forest Lake area has been hit by a rash of burglaries, Chief of Police Clark Quiring said this week.

The crime reports have been scattered throughout the city, but two were documented in the area of Elmcrest Avenue on Saturday, July 31, the chief said.
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Where to vote on August 10
Don’t know where to vote on Tuesday, Aug. 10 in the statewide primary election? The following is a list of voting precincts in the circulation area for the Forest Lake Times. Residents with specific questions may call their city hall or town hall for more information or visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s web page, http://www.sos.state.mn.us/, and click on the link: “Find Your Polling Place.”
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County Fair — here we come.....
8410fair.jpgMonths of hard work will come to a close this week for 4-H participants during the Washington County Fair in Lake Elmo. The fair opened on Wednesday and continues through Sunday. The Anderson sisters of Hugo were busy last week with their hogs which they will show in 4-H and open classes on Thursday. Rachael Anderson, 15, is a veteran of the fair and will go after her third straight State Fair trip with one of her pigs. Little sisters, Maria, 8, and Rebecca, 7, are too young for 4-H competition but will show in the open class. The kids are the daughters of Craig and Kris Anderson and the granddaughters of long-time county fair boosters Helen and Byron Anderson. (Photo by Cliff Buchan)
 
Early primary in area set Tuesday, Aug. 10
In case you haven’t heard, there is a major election in this area next Tuesday.

Tuesday, Aug 10 is primary election date in Minnesota. The August date is a change from earlier primary elections that were in September.
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‘Having cancer isn’t easy and our goal should not be’
The impact of an economy that has been tough on families and businesses, which have been struggling to rebound from the worst recession since the Great Depression, as well as the loss of some top fundraising teams could leave the Forest Lake Relay for Life in a world of hurt.

Sure, they could have lowered their aim in 2010 from the $200,000 target. After all, the local event is down about 10 teams from an average of 35.
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Local woman walks in honor of her, in memory of others

8410relay.jpgCall it odd timing, but last June as Trudi Blake helped the Forest Lake Relay for Life prepare for its annual event, she just happened to be diagnosed with breast cancer.

“I was lucky,” she says. “Mine was found early.”

Trudi Blake has been breast cancer free since October 2009. She helps coordinate the annual Forest Lake Relay for Life event. Flanking Blake (second from right) at the 2009 Relay are her daughters: Rachel, Mary and Melissa. Their team is Ruby’s Rangers. 

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Through traffic must use US-61 detour, chief warns

72810detour.jpgPolice in Forest Lake have stepped up enforcement and patrols of detour routes now in place during the downtown roundabout construction project. Chief of Police Clark Quiring reminded motorists this week that all through traffic on US-61 (Lake Street) is required to use the 4th Street detour route.

Motorists traveling on US-61 in Forest Lake are advised to use the marked detour route unless they have destinations in the business district. Chief of Police Clark Quiring says his officers will issue tickets to motorists who are using the Highway 61 east side business access route as a through street to avoid the detour route on SW and NW 4th streets. (Photo By Cliff Buchan)

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It's a Dog's Life at the Lake
72810hound.jpgThere is no question that life at the lake can be heaven for a water dog. Jake the golden retriever is obsessed with the water. When the hound is not swimming, the dog is at the end of the dock searching the water for fish. He may just enjoy the activity as a way to pass the day, but has been known to take a big bite out of the water in attempts to catch a sun fish. (Photo By Cliff Buchan)
 
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