Forest Lake Area Athletic Association

School district’s purchase of sports center nearly derailed

By Clint Riese on May 15, 2013 at 11:03 am

The City Council on Monday kept on track the plan for the Forest Lake Area School District to purchase the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association Sports Center, but not before contentious debate and a razor-thin vote.

A Running Aces patron uses a handheld electronic pull-tab machine. The systems went into place at the Columbus horse track on Jan. 7. (Photo submitted)

Charitable gambling facing long odds

By Clint Riese on January 23, 2013 at 10:19 am

What if the American Legion and VFW suddenly lost much of their financial ability to help the community? What if the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association (FLAAA) had to pick and choose which groups of youth to continue funding?

FLAAA lot issue remains unresolved

By Clint Riese on October 10, 2012 at 9:06 am

The Forest Lake City Council on Monday night passed several measures on split votes and tabled another that also seems destined to divide up the yeas and nays.

City patient on FLAAA parking lot

By Clint Riese on July 18, 2012 at 10:44 am

Rather than cash a letter of credit, it appears the city of Forest Lake will be patient with the Forest …

Questions still linger over possible school purchase of ice arena

By Cliff Buchan on April 25, 2012 at 9:31 am

Full school board expected to hear more on Thursday, May 3 Cliff Buchan News Editor Is support slipping for a …

Pro forma says ice arena operation won’t become a general fund drain

By Cliff Buchan on April 4, 2012 at 3:24 pm

Full school board reviews sports center options Cliff Buchan News Editor Operation of the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association Sports …

FLAAA seeks board members

By Clint Riese on March 21, 2012 at 8:25 am

Looking for a way to make a contribution to the community? Apply to be on the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association (FLAAA) Board.