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Aaron Heckmann

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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Photo by Aaron Heckmann

    IWP hosts car show and concert for a cause (opens the original)

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    Forest Lake-based Invisible Wounds Project held its annual car show and concert for a cause fundraiser at Running Aces in Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 26, featuring a car, truck, and bike show, vendor fair and silent auction, activities for kids, food trucks, and a night of live music headlined by country music singer and songwriter Chris Janson. The Invisible Wounds Project, located in Forest Lake at 840 Lake St S, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellnes

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Photo by Aaron Heckmann

    IWP hosts car show and concert for a cause (opens the original)

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    Forest Lake-based Invisible Wounds Project held its annual car show and concert for a cause fundraiser at Running Aces in Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 26, featuring a car, truck, and bike show, vendor fair and silent auction, activities for kids, food trucks, and a night of live music headlined by country music singer and songwriter Chris Janson. The Invisible Wounds Project, located in Forest Lake at 840 Lake St S, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellnes

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Aaron Heckmann

    Wyoming man sentenced to almost 13 years for attempted murder (opens the original)

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    James Johnson, 73, of Wyoming, was sentenced to almost 13 years on Monday, Sept. 21 after pleading guilty to attempted premeditated first-degree murder in July, according to court documents. On May 11, 2026, Johnson tried to kill his wife with a hammer over financial troubles when an Amazon driver delivering packages intervened and stopped the assault in progress, according to the original criminal complaint. Johnson was sentenced to 153 months – or 12 years and nine months – in the St. Clou

  4. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Photo by Aaron Heckmann

    Forest Lake High School’s new ‘bell to bell no cell’ policy showing early promise (opens the original)

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    From the hallways to the classrooms and even the cafeteria, Forest Lake Area High School looks and feels different this school year. “I don’t really see phones in classrooms or hallways,” Senior Braelyn Peterson said. “I don’t think I’ve seen one. I think it’s helping.” The high school’s cell phone ban is now in effect, and according to not just administration, but some students, it’s a relief and a beneficial change. “I rarely see phones during the day now and, like, I nev

  5. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Aaron Heckmann

    Stitch by stitch, Elim Lutheran Church sends message: 'You matter’ (opens the original)

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    Lynne Moratzka, the former longtime director of Gammelgarden Museum, heard Seth Perry, pastor of Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia, use the phrase “you matter” in a sermon, inspiring her to pick up her gift of needlepoint to share the encouraging two-word message with others. “It kind of became a mantra in the congregation, and we put it on the church window facing the road,” Moratzka said. She has since brought the message to life by creating needlepoint frames that say “you matter” o

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