The Forest Laker

Pete Paidar’s roller-coaster tenure as owner of the Forest Laker has come to an end. The colorful figure sold the bar to Chuck Wagner of Forest Lake last month. Paidar continues to own the building. (Photo by Clint Riese)

Paidar steps away from Forest Laker

By Clint Riese on February 6, 2013 at 11:08 am

Pete Paidar’s wild ride is over.

The IRS raided the Forest Laker Bar and Grill, 131 Lake St. N., on Friday, Nov. 9, and held an auction to recoup owed money. Owner Pete Paider acknowledged he was behind in federal tax payments, but was able to re-open the business that night and fulfill a catering order the next morning. (Photo by Clint Riese)

Forest Laker re-opens after IRS raid

By Clint Riese on November 20, 2012 at 3:44 pm