Man charged with sneaking into Forest Lake High School with knife
A man who managed to sneak into the Forest Lake Area High School on Tuesday morning, apparently carrying a knife, is now facing a criminal charge.
Lawsuit filed against former Forest Lake teacher following sexual conduct charges
The student of a former middle school teacher has filed a lawsuit seeking damages after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting several students at his home throughout two school years.
Former teacher sentenced to 1 year for sexually assaulting multiple students
A former Forest Lake Area Middle School teacher was sentenced to 365 days in jail Friday for sexually assaulting multiple students.
Porta potties cause backup on I-35 in Minnesota
Several porta potties fell off a truck on southbound Interstate 35 between Wyoming and Forest Lake on Sept. 15. This traffic video, which is sped up, shows cars slowing down and the clean-up of multiple porta potties on the road and in the median.
I-35 lane closures in Forest Lake begin June 6
Starting Monday commuters will encounter lane closures on I-35 in Forest Lake as the result of a concrete repair project.
Washington County won't charge police officers in fatal Forest Lake shooting
Officers involved in the shooting death of an armed Forest Lake man last November will not be charged, according to an announcement from the Washington County Attorney’s Office.
Serious injury crash causes temporary closure on I-35W SB near Lino Lakes
Interstate 35W southbound lanes near County Road 14 in Lino Lakes are back open to traffic after a temporary closure Thursday morning.
Thief busts through wall of Forest Lake gaming store, steals pricey Pokémon products
The owner for the Forest Lake, Minnesota gaming store says he estimates the packs of sealed Pokemon cards are worth up to $250,000.
Plan to reenergize downtown Forest Lake takes shape
"As good as it sounds." That's the motto for the city of Forest Lake, but in recent years, its downtown area has grown a little tired.
Pilot uninjured after small plane crashes in Forest Lake, Minn.
A pilot escaped a small plane crash Saturday afternoon in Forest Lake, Minnesota without injury.
Forest Lake schools move back to distance learning due to bus driver shortage
Forest Lake Area Schools will transition back to distance learning through the winter break as the district faces multiple absences in its transportation department, leaving multiple bus routes without drivers.
Man hurt in Forest Lake police shooting dies from injuries
A man injured during a police shooting in Forest Lake, Minnesota on Sunday has died from his injuries, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reports.
Forest Lake police chase: Driver hurt after shots fired during pursuit
Police say a suspect was injured on Sunday after shots were fired during a chase in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Forest Lake police chase: Driver hurt after shots fired after pursuit
Forest Lake Police Captain Greg Weiss says officers responded shortly after 1:30 p.m. for the report of a 47-year-old man who had shown up at a home, in violation of an order of protection against him.
Improperly disposed of fireworks cause house fire in Forest Lake
The improper disposal of fireworks cause a house fire in Forest Lake, according to fire officials.
Minnesota man missing since July 1, did not contact family over holidays
The Forest Lake Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a missing 39-year-old man, who was last seen in July and did not contact any family over the holidays, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Truck spins out on I-35 near Forest Lake on Christmas morning
A pickup truck driver had a close call on an icy patch on I-35 near Forest Lake, spinning around two times and narrowly missing other vehicles.
Forest Lake teacher accused of sexual assault of 2 former students
A Forest Lake middle school teacher is facing charges for sexually assaulting two students at his home, the Washington County attorney announced on Thursday.
Forest Lake superintendent apologizes after photos of students in apparent blackface in 2016 resurface
The superintendent of Forest Lake Area Schools is apologizing after photos of students in apparent blackface at a school event in 2016 resurfaced on Facebook over the weekend.
Police investigating murder-suicide after siblings found dead in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Police are investigating a murder-suicide after a woman was found dead in a home Saturday night in Forest Lake, Minnesota. A man was found dead nearby shortly thereafter.