How long is a hundred years? The Erickson family of north Becker can tell you - and produce the pictures and memories of three generations which have forged an agricultural existence off Co. Rd. 11, on 165th Ave...
By now all of you have received your Proposed Tax Statement for 2018 from Sherburne County. I hope all or most of you have read it and notice that your property taxes for the city of Becker have increased for 20...
Dec. 5, 2017 at the executive session of the Becker City Council meeting, there was a discussion regarding fully funding the golf course CIP as it was an enterprise fund and it should pay for itself. This led...
Growing up on a farm was challenging at times, but it was an incredible blessing. It was a wonderful way to grow up. It was hard work, yet immensely satisfying. It was complicated, yet somehow a simpler way of l...
It’s estimated over 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, however only around 8% actually succeed. I’m one of the 92% who usually don’t. I’ve made numerous resolutions over the years including most of th...
In 2017 residents have watched to see if campaign promises by the mayor and city council were kept. Like anything political it can be difficult, but not impossible, to govern according to the principles you camp...
At our monthly gathering last Thursday, December 21, we senior citizens were served a delicious roast beef dinner and all the trimmings at the Young at Heart’s luncheon at the Rejoice Church in Clearwater. Tha...
I turned 80 a couple of weeks ago, so I have been watching high-school basketball games for the past 65 years. The game I saw last Saturday afternoon between Becker and Monticello had to be one of the most enter...
‘Tis the season of lights, colors, glitter and sparkles. Christmas is a feast for the senses and I’ve always enjoyed every aspect of this holiday since I was a little kid. And snow. Snow is an essential part of...
I’ve told this story in this space before, but I’m going to do it again, because I like it. Way back on the farm, Dad, and we four Meyer children were stacked into our family vehicle, a 1950 black and blue Dodge...
