ADVERTISER INDEX
Adams Publishing Group ................................................. 29 Amira Choice ..................................................................... 25 Apple Academy Learning Center .................................... 27 Bell Bank ................................................................................ 7 Birchwood Health Care Center ....................................... 18 City of Forest Lake , Arts in the Park .................................. 9 Collins Law Office P . A ...................................................... 43 Danielson Bros Landscaping ........................................... 11 Duralast Coatings .............................................................. 16 Family Pathways ................................................................ 18 Forest Hills Golf Club ....................................................... 31 Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce ............................... 34 Forest Lake Times ............................................................. 27 G2 Dental ........................................................................... 25 Gregory Contracting ......................................................... 33 Lakes International Language Academy ........................ 23 Linwood Group Meetings ................................................ 17 Music Connection ............................................................. 17 NAPA Auto Parts .................................................................. 9 Noah Insurance Group ..................................................... 15 North Lakes Academy ...................................................... 25 Papa John ’ s Pizza ................................................................ 33 Olson ’ s Sewer Service ........................................................... 5 Professional Exteriors , Inc ................................................... 2 Rapid Press ......................................................................... 30 Reliable Tree Service , Inc .................................................. 31 ReMax Synergy .................................................................. 44 Rolseth Drug ...................................................................... 43 Scandia Heating & Air Conditioning ............................. 15 School District # 831 and Community Education ......... 21 Sherco Construction , Inc .................................................... 9 Sigstad Flooring .................................................................... 6 Symphony Senior Home Care ......................................... 33 Vetter ’ s Electric , Inc ........................................................... 19 Wyoming Dental ............................................................... 13 Yoga Branch ....................................................................... 17
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WELCOME !
The area of Forest Lake and the communities within it offer what many families and businesses seek – growing cities small enough to be personal and large enough to have all the conveniences and amenities for top-quality work and play .
This publication aims to help welcome potential neighbors and provide useful resources to both natives and newcomers .
This annual community guide presents insight into the cities of Forest Lake , Wyoming , Scandia and Columbus and the township of Linwood , as well as information about local schools , libraries , and parks and recreation , and area social services . Readers will find listings by the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce , along with updated information about government entities and officials .
The Forest Lake area lies on the eastern edge of Minnesota about 25 miles north of St . Paul , and it straddles three counties : Anoka , Washington and Chisago . Residents and guests find charming communities , thriving commerce and access to a variety of natural attractions , all in an enchanting balance of a rural and suburban feel .
An easy drive brings people to one of half a dozen shimmering lakes or wide-open public spaces , including the St . Croix National Scenic Riverway . Residents discover recreational and educational opportunities at such destinations as the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area , the Wildlife Science Center and the Rice Creek Chain of Regional Lakes .
Advertisers make it possible to provide this community guide free of charge , and Adams Publishing Group thanks each one for helping provide the community with information .
CONTENTS
Social Services .................................................................................... 4 City of Forest Lake ............................................................................ 8 City of Columbus ............................................................................ 10 City of Wyoming ............................................................................. 12 City of Scandia ................................................................................. 14 Linwood Township .......................................................................... 16 Government Officials ...................................................................... 18 Forest Lake Area Schools ............................................................... 20 North Lakes Academy .................................................................... 22 Lakes International Language Academy ...................................... 24 Parks .................................................................................................. 24 Forest Lake Independence Day Celebration ................................ 30 Public Safety ..................................................................................... 32 Libraries ............................................................................................ 34 Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce ............................................. 35 Forest Lake Chamber 2025 Membership Directory ................... 36 Forest Lake Chamber 2025 Classified Directory ......................... 39
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