Rain and Snow Data Courtesy of Wally Erickson, Lake Francis resident. 10-Year Water Level data provided by the Minnesota DNR.

The Lake Association welcomes event information for community events and non-profit organizations. Submit information to lakefrancisnews@gmail.com April 7, 2018: Kimball Area Business & Community Exp April 21, 2018: LFARCC Board Meeting May 12-13, 2018: Take a Mom Fishing Weekend May 12, 2018: Fishing Opener May 15, 2018: LFARCC Membership Deadline June 8-10, 2018: Take a Kid Fishing Weekend June 30, 2018: LFARCC Board Meeting & Annual Member Meeting July 18-22, 2018: Wright

Lake residents and Association members should watch for their printed Lake Francis News newsletter to arrive the week of April 2, 2018. For only $45/year, your membership will allow you to enjoy up-to-date lake information, special events, a printed lake directory, water level monitoring, lake stewardship, and access to the DNR, Wright & Meeker County, area watershed and other representatives and expertise. You can also use the NEW Online Membership Form and payment options.

Locally owned businesses are the backbone of our area communities! Please look to LFARCC Business Members first when shopping and dining, or when you’re in need of professional services. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of business membership, visit lakefrancismn.org or contact Janice Smith at 320-980-3487, Nancy Friesen at 763-295-2332, or Ray Hirte at 651-238-3887.

LAKE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Members gathered in June 2017 for the Annual Membership Meeting. Outgoing Board members Joann Meyer from Sunset Terrace and Jiselle Graves from Rustic Ridge were recognized for their time and dedication to the LFARCC. Joann (below, right) gifted the Lake Association with a beautiful quilt table runner to be used as a fundraiser at the annual Lake Francis Picnic. Jennifer Severson (below, left) was presented with the Volunteer of the

What is your Lake Francis Story? Fifty years ago my parents bought the cabin we now own. I was 5 at the time. About 15 years ago, Judy and I purchased the cabin from Mom and Dad. When did you become an LFARCC Board Member? Tim Pivec approached me about 15 years ago to become a Board member. Who can say no to Tim? Not me! It’s been a great experience and one I would recommend to anyone on the lake considering joining the Board. What is the Association doing that you’re most

When did you become a Board Member? I have been on the Board since 1994. There was no representative from Ranta Lane at that time. What is the Lake Association doing that you’re most proud of? I’m proud of the commitment of our volunteers. Many volunteer hours are spent measuring water quality, cleaning Eagle Creek and applying for grants— just to name a few ways volunteers help Lake Francis. The newsletter have given valuable education to our members, too. What is your Lake

Hello, everyone, I hope you are all having a good “off season” so far. With the winter weather nearly behind us, I hope you all had a chance to get outside and enjoy some of our winter activities like snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing! AQUATIC INVADERS SUMMIT On February 28 and March 1, Minnesota Lakes & Rivers Advocates hosted the Aquatic Invaders Summit. Lake Association volunteer Brian Knox and Board member Roger Berggren attended the summit to gather

Lake residents and area businesses have a new option to join the LFARCC or renew their membership in 2018. Late last year, the Association launched an online membership application and the option to pay online. Steps to Join or Renew Online: 1. Go to LakeFrancisMN.org and click on “Membership Info.” 2. Select the “Click here for the ONLINE Individual/Family Membership Form” link. 3. Fill out the Membership Form, then click “Submit.” Your membership info will be e-maile