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Renter's guide to Forest Lake, MN

Forest Lake is a nice mid-sized city that that's located in the northeast suburbs of St. Paul, Minnesota. Known for its scenery and hospitality, it's a great place for people of all kinds to call home. In addition to the beautiful lakes, residents enjoy the small-town feel and all of the family-friendly amenities.

Situated within Washington County, the city covers a total of 36 sq. miles. However, approximately 31 sq. miles is land and the other 5 sq. miles is the large lake that the city is named after. In fact, it is one of the five biggest lakes in the entire state. A few of the nearby communities near Forest Lake include Columbus and Wyoming. Plus, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis /St. Paul are around 30 minutes away by car.

The weather in Forest Lake varies a lot throughout the year with temps ranging from 8°F to 82°F. While the summers are usually long and warm, the barometer rarely reaches 90°F. On the other hand, the winters are typically cold and windy with a good amount of snowfall, and average daily temperatures around 30°F.

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Things to do in Forest Lake, MN

There are lots of things to do in Forest Lake, MN no matter what the season. Of course, with Minnesota being the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it's an ideal place for water activities like boating and fishing. During the spring and summer many residents spend time at the lake, whether enjoying recreation on the water or relaxing along the shoreline. Of course you'll also find 'regular' recreation here as well such as shopping, restaurants, movie theatres, and more…

There are also many parks in Forest Lake and a few of them are Cedar, Lakeside, and Summerfield. In fact, the city maintains a total of 23 parks and 18 open spaces. Plus there are 14 playgrounds and 13 ball fields within the community. Then for adult entertainment, the Running Aces Casino and Racetrack is open year round with horse races held during the summertime.

Forest Lake, MN employment & economy

Even though this is a smaller sized city, there are a variety of job opportunities in Forest Lake. In fact, the economy employs almost 11k people. Among the biggest industries here are Retail Trade, Health Care & Social Assistance and Manufacturing. And a few of the bigger employers within the city are the Department of Education and Wal-Mart.

Some of the most common jobs in Forest Lake for residents are Office & Administrative Support Positions along with Sales & Management Occupations. Also, among the highest paying industries in the region are Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Agriculture, Mining, and Utilities. Furthermore, additional opportunities can be found in surrounding suburbs or the Twin Cities.

Education in Forest Lake, MN

There is a total of 10 public schools in Forest Lake that provide education for grades Kindergarten through 12. They include 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 standard high school, and 1 alternative high school called Forest Lake Area Community School. There are also private schools in Forest Lake including St. Peter Catholic School and a Montessori Academy.

Furthermore, there are several colleges near Forest Lake. In fact, we have almost 40 adult education institutions within 30 miles of the city. The closest college is Minnesota School of Business Blaine, which is approximately 11 miles away from Forest Lake center. There are also 7 community colleges and trade schools within 25 miles of Forest Lake. The closest being Century Community and Technical College, which is around 14 miles from Forest Lake city center.