BL Firefighters have busy night

The Big Lake Fire Department (BLFD) responded to a reported house fire on Meadow Ave. Monday at approximately 10 p.m. The BLPD was first on the scene, confirming the fire and providing a size-up for incoming fir...

E-Bike safety in and around Becker

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot by Becker Schools Superintendent Jeremy Schmidt.)E-bikes have become increasingly more popular for teens and others in our community. The bikes ...

GRRL holds Teen Sticker Design contest

Love stickers for one’s water bottle or laptop? Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is excited to invite creative teen artists to participate in the first-ever Teen Sticker Design Contest! This contest offers a ...

Emmer visits Ralphie’s Minnoco in Clear Lake

MN Congressman Tom Emmer paid a visit to Ralphie’s Minnoco in Clear Lake Thursday, July 10. Emmer visited with store owner Brian Brehmer and local residents. Emmer talked about ethanol, as well as the impact of ...

Art in the outdoors

Road Work the Main Topic at Santiago Township

The Santiago Township board meeting took place on July 9 and the following topics were discussed — Sheriff’s Report, road report, and solar panels. Sheriff’s ReportThere were a total of 63 calls for service. Two...

New charges for fire that destroyed BAC shed

On July 4 at 06:49 a.m. Becker Police were dispatched to a fire at the Becker Athletic Complex, 1295 Morning Dove Dr, Becker. Upon arrival, officers located two portable toilets and a shed on fire. Becker Fire D...

CVBC hosts quarterly meeting at Clearwater RV Park

The quarterly meeting of the CVBC (Clear Valley Business Connections) was held July 10, 2025 at Clearwater RV Park. The RV park is under new ownership by Jody and Jim Streit.Lunch was provided by Clear Valley Bu...

BL Officer saves trapped driver in vehicle

BIG LAKE POLICE OFFICER Autumn Hanson responded to a personal injury accident on Co. Rd. 43 just North of the City of Big Lake Tuesday. As her bodycam depicts in the above photos, the vehicle was engulfed in smo...

CORRECTION: Wrong Aquatennial dates

Last week, the Patriot ran an article on Allie Cross being an Aquatennial candidate in this year’s event. This week, the Patriot was informed the dates included in the article were from last year. The following ...