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Final Draft by Cliff Buchan; Archives from 2002-2007

These columns were published prior to our site redesign at the end of 2007.

 

Progress is solid, but needs exist -(4/3/02)

Benefit shows area's true spirit -(4/24/02)

Ventura could gain upperhand again -(5/15/02)

Don't forget sacrifices of D-Day in 1944 -(6/5/02)

Closing FL park boat ramp needs more study -(6/26/02)

We can learn a lot from kids -(7/10/02)

Guideldines for political letter writers -(7/17/02)

On gas prices, Hatch has it right -(7/31/02)

Any time is a good time to pick up a book -(8/14/02)

A neighborhood changes -(9/11/02)

One way to help FL's crosswalk problem -(10/2/02)

Loopholes in telemarketing program -(11/13/02)

Atmosphere at tax hearings may alter -(12/11/02)

Dumping 7 UP par for business world -(1/29/03)

Honor Elsie Vogel through good deeds -(2/12/03)

Awards programs are a dime a dozen today -(2/26/03)

When fairness is brushed aside in the name of progress -(4/2/03)

On Day of Prayer, our governor has no conflict -(4/30/03)

A day to remember fallen veterans -(5/21/03)

Oh, how the mail has changed and for the worse -(6/18/03)

Have some guts and approve library plan -(7/9/03)

If you don't like Forest Lake's changes, try Brainerd -(7/30/03)

Labor Day and its importance to education -(9/3/03)

3rd printing of Vogel's book a chance to learn area history -(10/1/03)

After election defeat, new challenges await -(11/12/03)

'Black Friday' shopping and common sense -(12/3/03)

Max ÷ one cool cat with a mission in life -(12/24/03)

Why is some debt OK, but not all debt? -(1/28/04)

St. Paul deserves a shot at Twins stadium -(2/18/04)

School budget cast in stone sends bad message -(3/31/04)

What's reality and what is not -(5/5/04)

Saturday a time to thank vets -(5/26/04)

One more time, a gem from Elsie Vogel -(6/23/04)

Find common sense answers to the smoking dilemma -(7/28/04)

Election season guidelines for letter writers -(8/25/04)

If you do the crime, you pay the fine? -(9/29/04)

Passing of Ted Houle, Elmer L. Andersen leaves void -(11/24/04)

This year, tax hearings have some meat -(12/15/04)

Legislature needs to do right by schools -(1/12/05)

Let's do right by our military forces -(2/23/05)

When a car needed fixing, Del was always there -(3/2/05)

Tradition suffers with passing of Bob Casey -(3/30/05)

Let the whining, complaining begin -(5/4/05)

Deemed inappropriate, seat belt awareness poster taken down -(5/25/05)

Revelation of Deep Throat's identity a bittersweet ending -(6/15/05)

Where to draw the line on rules protecting the flag? -(6/29/05)

Will voters still remember in 2006? -(7/20/05)

It’s been a tough summer for FL officials -(8/24/05)

Primary election for schools another silly mandate -(9/21/05)

Outdoor baseball just a freeway away -(11/2/05)

Hospital site plans trample on founders’ wishes -(11/23/05)

Lori Florhaug — forever young -(12/21/05)

When it comes to solving problems, Verness willing to dream big -(2/1/06)

Pain felt when something special is gone -(3/15/06)

Ice arena must be part of community center plan -(5/10/06)

Parks, arts make Forest Lake a good place to live -(7/12/06)

Questions about water towers, political candidate debates -(8/2/06)

Is roundabout criticism truly justified? -(8/30/06)

There are reasons for voter apathy -(11/29/06)

Will the Rev. Samantha Wood vote on Dec. 12? -(12/6/06)

Rebecca Otto is proof Democrats can win here -(12/20/06)

Do we get too caught up in preserving tradition? -(1/10/07)

If arena-fieldhouse numbers work, do it -(2/14/07)

What will it take to get war debate? -(3/7/07)

Progress Edition shows changing face of FL area -(4/4/07)

Don't penalize volunteers for wanting to help -(4/25/07)

Forest Lake ÷ Is it families first or parties first? -(5/2/07)

Property taxes socked for roads -(5/16/07)

Don't let kids down by closing teen center -(6/6/07)

City has potential arts center in old theater building -(6/20/07)

FL Teen Center finds friends in Wyoming -(7/3/07)

Didn't Paris Hilton need a friend, too? -(7/11/07)

In another time home run record would have meant more -(8/15/07)

Broadway Ave. issue has become FL's folly -(9/19/07)

In Forest Lake, keeping kids safe is more than luck -(11/20/07)




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