In the Northwoods: Woodpeckers
Winter in the Northwoods is a very special place and time of year. There is just something exceptional and inviting about the absolute silence, stillness and wildness that combines to make it a great place to be...
Editorials
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:We Minnesotans need to step back and take a good, honest, rational look at what is going on in our State. Minnesota has declared “Sanctuary State” status. What exactly does that mean? Apparently,...
Operating More Efficiently
As we begin 2026, the Big Lake City Council is adjusting its meeting schedule to better reflect the needs of our community and the work before us. Moving forward, the City Council will meet once per month instea...
10,000 Quirks
Minnesota, often celebrated for its lakes and “Minnesota Nice,” has, in recent years, taken a wild detour into the bizarre. Are we a laughingstock in the eyes of the nation? Do we compare to the disgrace associa...
A Season of Goal-Setting
As we turn the calendar to 2026, Becker Public Schools is embracing what this time of year represents: a fresh start, renewed focus, and continued momentum. Even as winter settles in, our classrooms and activiti...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the Christmas Eve dinner at the Becker American Legion such a meaningful and memorable gathering. First, my sincere appreciati...
A Small Victory
Ever since my wife, Rita and I started metal detecting back in 2020, we’ve tried to research places where we could take a short vacation and bring along our detecting equipment.That’s one way to continue detecti...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:If your workplace ran like Congress, it would be out of business and you’d be fired/prosecuted. Congress earns $174,000+ a year, receive 72% taxpayer-subsidized health insurance, qualify for pensio...
2025: By the Numbers
It’s been an honor representing our Sixth Congressional District in the Halls of Congress this year and helping constituents at home will always be my top priority. I am proud to report that in 2025, we complete...
Christmas Bird Count
Every year, within a two-week window around Christmas day, I participate in a long-time traditional bird count, called the Christmas Bird Count or (CBC). This is a world-wide effort by volunteers to take one day...
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