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🌱 How big was Forest Lake’s role in this once-mighty lodge network?
Be sure to catch Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on the Forest Lake Patch calendar
Good morning Forest Lake! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How big was Forest Lake’s role in this once-mighty lodge network?
- How close did Forest Lake come to winning this 59-team wrestling meet?
Also on today's calendar: St. Cloud Norsemen at Minnesota Mallards and 2 more events.
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📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Forest Lake? Post it to Forest Lake photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Wednesday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 38, low: 28.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 33 and low of -7 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Back in time: Modern Woodmen of America (hometownsource.com) — Forest Lake makes a brief appearance in this historical look back at the Modern Woodmen of America, which once had a 32-member camp there alongside larger lodges in Stillwater and Bayport. The story traces how the group grew across Washington County, supported widows and orphans, ran drill teams, and eventually faded locally even as the organization evolved into a modern insurance company. 
• Girls wrestle at Athena, boys split squad at Andover and Iowa (hometownsource.com) — Forest Lake’s girls wrestlers were right in the mix at the massive Athena Invitational, finishing just two points behind champion Apple Valley in a 59-team field. The article mainly follows St. Michael-Albertville’s girls and split-squad boys, detailing standout individual performances at Hopkins, Andover, and an Iowa holiday classic that showcased several dominant Knights wrestlers.
📸 Around Forest Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forest Lake
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★ Featured events ★
- Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Forest Lake City Center, 1408 Lake St S, Forest Lake
5:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Technology Assistance
Hardwood Creek Library
10:00 am - Family Art Cart
Hardwood Creek Library , Hardwood Creek Children's Area , Forest Lake
3:00 pm - Teen Art Cart
Hardwood Creek Library , Hardwood Creek Teen Space , Forest Lake
2:30 pm - St. Cloud Norsemen at Minnesota Mallards
Forest Lake Sports Center , 5530 206th St N , Forest Lake
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
📣 Forest Lake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Matoska School Tours
Matoska International School-Door F
10:00 am - Teen Hang Out
Hardwood Creek Library Hardwood Creek Meeting Room L14,
3:00 pm - Drop-In Technology Assistance
Hardwood Creek Library
6:00 pm - Hardwood Creek Third Tuesday Book Club
Hardwood Creek Library , Headwaters Service Center 1202 , Columbus
6:30 pm - Technology Assistance
Hardwood Creek Library
10:00 am - NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group
Gammelgården Museum of Scandia , 20880 Olinda Trail N , Scandia
10:15 am - Memory Loss Caregivers Support Group (In Person)
Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes , 6070 Blanchard Blvd , Lino Lakes
10:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you're in Forest Lake--stop by and support Jorge and Adriana at the Best Steak House Plus...
you know the one with the steak guy waving out front just before you get to the roundabout on Broadway & 61. :) Jorge is from Ecuador and Adriana's… (Nextdoor Forest Lake) - I am looking for a vacation idea this winter.
Other than a long weekend, it's been 12+ years since my last real vacation and I am really needing to get away (I'm looking for something I can drive… (Nextdoor Southwest Forest Lake)
- Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Forest Lake. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member 4169 in Forest Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Lake here.
Ok Forest Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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