Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 67 and low of 27 degrees.
Saturday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 48 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Roundabout being planned for dangerous intersection on Highway 61 (hometownsource.com) — Drivers and pedestrians in south Forest Lake can expect a new roundabout at Highway 61 and County Road 50, targeted for construction in 2028 to improve safety after multiple serious crashes. Washington County, MnDOT, and the City of Forest Lake are collaborating on the $5 million project, while local officials debate pedestrian protections and how much of the cost the city will bear.
• Valenty's Pool Hall once a center of community (hometownsource.com) — Forest Lake’s longtime residents may remember Valenty’s Pool Hall, once a bustling hub for billiards, cigars, haircuts, and community chatter downtown. This historical look back traces the Valenty family’s business from its 1905 opening through Prohibition, postwar years, and its eventual transformation into later Forest Lake shops and bars.
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FOUND CAT ALERT! is this your pet?
Pet was found on 2026-04-10T05:00:00 near Forest Lake, MN
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