Ash Wednesday is an ancient tradition that marks the first day of Lent. It has a history of being a day of fasting as Christians prepare for the 40 days leading up to the celebration of Easter. Ash Wednesday ca...
The new Federal ID known as a Minnesota Real ID may soon cause realities every citizen will wish they’d known before it’s too late. Support for this Federal ID system is based on claims we soon cannot fly witho...
Clearwater Heritage Days is having a planning meeting March 7, at 7 p.m. at Clearwater City Hall. We have some festival organizers stepping down this year, and help is needed to coordinate events and keep the fe...
There are concerns about the Matthews/ Newberger bill giving Xcel a natural gas plant in Becker. Besides locking us into fossil fuels for generations, using the legislative process to allow Xcel to disregard pub...
With Read Across America day and Dr. Seuss’s birthday fast approaching, I can’t help but reflect on the ways books have influenced my life. When I was young my mom read to my sister and meevery night. It was m...
I want to thank Representative Jim Newberger and Senator Andrew Mathews for good legislative updates at the recent convention. They also highlighted concerns needful for people to address. One paramount concer...
Years ago, when I started writing for the West Sherburne Tribune, one of the most interesting events I covered was an archaeological dig at an old farm in Becker. It was part of the Bill and Margaret Cox prop...
I know it’s only February and Spring is quite a ways off, but — but it is Feb. 18 AND IT’S NEARLY 60º! This weather has got me fired up for one of my favorite times of the year — not just weather-wise — but spo...
TUESDAY – FEB 21th 9:00AM – Coffee, Conversation, cards 9:15AM - Senior Strong Chair exercise 11:30AM – Feb Birthday w/Italian Lunch 12:15PM – Music by Kevin Wegman WEDNESDAY – FEB 22th 9:40AM – Silver Fit/Sne...
The Great River Faith in Action organization, based in Becker, has had an outstanding variety of services to those in need of help over the past 14 years. Founded by Denice Freih, the organization has grown to s...
