After taking 2024 off due to a lack of ice on area lakes, Palmer’s popular Ice Day on the Chain returned to Lake Julia last Saturday thanks to plenty of ice and a great deal of community spirit.Once again, the p...
“Well, was I surprised!” Big Lake Chamber Executive Director, Julie Brandt made the above comment after she spent Feb. 5 - 7 in Stillwater attending the MCCE Annual meeting and seminar. The event was held at the...
Child care providers and a group of vendors and consultants who focus on child care gathered on Sat., Feb. 2, 2025 at Starz Dance Studios in Becker. Providers received training from Milestones, a Waite Park com...
After a 30-minute discussion last Tuesday, the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to terminate any DEI practices within the county.The discussion and vote was in response to executive orders issue...
The ExCel Award represents Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership. It is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, who s...
The Becker City Council passed a unanimous resolution supporting a new, full-service, post office location in the City of Becker. The Post Office’s lease on its current location will expire in the fall of 2025....
Becker Principals Chantel Boyer and Dale Christensen, and Assistant Principal Brian Baloun presented information on TRAK (Together Reaching Area Kids) on Mon., Feb. 3 at the Becker School Board meeting. With ev...
Last month, the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Dept. said farewell to Capt. Ken Hanson, who spent more than 28 years with them before retiring as the head of their Criminal Investigations Division. “We thank him for...
The Becker Chamber of Commerce held their annual Becker Business Expo and Craft Fair last Saturday to a welcoming crowd. Over 80 vendors were reportedly on hand for the four hour event held at the Fieldhouse at ...
Corner Oak Family Dental owner, Reed Dill, recently reached a career milestone when a three year old patient was seen for her first ever checkup at his dental clinic. The little gal was Dr. Reed Dill’s first eve...
