Thanksgiving is an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal including turkey and all the yummy fixings. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrim...
How much do you love Becker’s summer celebration, Freedom Days?Well the city of Becker is looking to transfer “ownership” of the event to the community — essentially comprising a committee or non-profit organiza...
Earlier this month, the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (SNWR) saw a record number of sandhill cranes stop by on their migration journey. A total of 29,256 cranes were counted on Nov. 8 of this year, blowing ...
Two hundred and eighty-three people were served at the annual Scandinavian meal in Glendorado last weekend. The smorgasbord included lutefisk, ham, meatballs, potatoes, rutabagas, vegetables, coleslaw, cranberri...
Clearwater resident Paul Neustrom’s new book, Death of a Yellow Page Salesman: From Lost to Found – Filled to Overflowing, took seven years to write, but only days to become ranked in Amazon’s top 10 in 22 categ...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission).Minnesota homeowners and renters struggling to pay energy bills are encouraged to act now to ensur...
The Big Lake Township Board met only one time for the month of November. They met on the 16th and took the opportunity to canvass the votes of the election. At 7 p.m., 5,682 voters were registered with the towns...
Although actual taxes due in 2023 may be higher than in 2022, tax rates across the county will be lower next year.A report released by the Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer’s Dept. earlier this month shows all ...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot by Mike Brubaker t the Sherburne History Center.)Winter fun for everyone! Join staff from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., Dec. 3 at the Sherburne Histo...
