Joe and Betty Piccolo are an interesting, fun couple from Becker. Their enthusiasm is contagious and positive attitude is inspiring. I’m certain their upbeat outlook on life has contributed to a successful 50 ye...
More and more it is apparent that we are living in the movie Groundhog Day. Yet another week and yet again we have more stupidity from the mayors office and his determination to tear down the city. The things th...
On behalf of the Becker Parks and Recreation Department, Becker Community Center and Freedom Days Planning Team, I want to thank everyone involved in making the 2016 Freedom Days a huge success. It takes a lot o...
Moms are often celebrated for everything they do, and as a mom myself, I wholeheartedly agree with this. However dads deserve praise, too. My dad has always had an important role in my life, helping to shape ...
On May 25th the Hunger Free Sherburne County held a Lunch and Learn of “Life Happens” at the Friendly Buffalo in Big Lake. The Lunch and Learn was facilitated by Dr. Tracy Ore, Department of Sociology from St. ...
Becker Area Senior Center (BASC) says Thank You to our very supportive area Communities and to our wonderful volunteers. A special Thank you to Liberty Paper Inc for your recent generous donation. LPI has suppo...
When I was a youngster, I though anyone over 20 was old. I guess my world was pretty limited back then. Most of my friends were my age, and anyone who was out of high school was a grownup. It seems kids don’...
I want to recognize and say Thank You to the Becker Women's Auxiliary, the American Legion and all of the volunteers who put together the Memorial Day festivities. Your selfless hard work put into the memorial s...
Is it me or has 2016 started out as the most tragic of all years in relation to celebrity deaths? Here we are at the midpoint of the year and it seems some of our best-loved celebrities pass away Just this past ...
There appears to be an absence of motivation to seek resolution of issues faced by the city. When issues are brought forward I have seen a diversion of focusing on the issue and even avoiding accountability ra...
