Breathtaking

Block Party is a blast!

The 15th Annual Big Lake Block Party was a booming success on a beautiful day last Saturday at McPete’s.The event, hosted by the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce, ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured unlimited mi...

Sherburne Fall Fest Fun just around the corner

The Becker Chamber of Commerce and Sherburne History Center are hosting their annual Sherburne Fall Fest at the History Center on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The fun run kicks off the event at 10:30 a.m. (regis...

Lucius set to retire 9/30

Carol Lucius, a beloved employee of Sherburne State Bank, is retiring after 42 years of service to the community!Her final day will be Tues., Sept. 30 and the bank is planning an Open House to help usher her int...

Big Lake motorcyclist hurt in crash in Stearns County

A Big Lake man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Stearns County Saturday. The sheriff’s department says at 6:36 p.m. Saturday they were dispatched to a single vehicle accident with injuries near the intersect...

BL Twp. approves 2026 tax levy at reconvened annual meeting

On September 10, the Big Lake Twp. electorate approved the tax levy for 2026 at their reconvened annual meeting. Minnesota townships are required to hold an annual meeting in March where residents of the townshi...

Minnesota author holds book signing in Becker

Minnesota’s award winning true crime author Frank Weber recently held a book signing at the Becker Public Library. Weber, a forensic psychologist was promoting his newest book The Sun and it is based on a Minnes...

Congratulations Nick!

Coborn’s, Inc. announces 3rd Annual Folds of Honor fundraising campaign

Coborn’s Inc., the parent company of Coborn’s and Cash Wise Foods grocery and liquor stores, has long been conscious of its responsibility to respect and acknowledge the sacrifices of Veterans and First Responde...

Anderson Selected to Serve on Minnesota Youth Council

Minnesota Alliance With Youth is pleased to announce that Rebecca Anderson of Big Lake has been selected to serve on the Minnesota Youth Council.The Minnesota Youth Council (MYC) serves as liaison between young ...