Big Lakers flock to Spud Fest

Big Lake’s Spud Fest had “iffy” weather throughout the week but for the most part the festival wasn’t bothered too much by Mother Nature.A slightly damp, cloudy morning on Saturday didn’t stop the parade from be...

Brott miffed at Boelter for statements

Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott has released a statement responding to apparent claims made by accused murderer Vance Boelter in his court appearance on Friday. Boelter is being held at Sherburne County Jail...

SSB awards $100k in FHLB $20 Million donation

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) recently joined efforts with 94 financial institution members (including Sherburne State Bank in Becker, Monticello and Princeton) to provide nearly $20 mil...

Kindly Visit for Bronco

4-H Superhero Day Camp brings out the capes and masks

The 4-H Superhero Day Camps, held in Foley and Sauk Rapids, were filled with excitement as 165 campers, from kindergarten through sixth grade, discussed superhero powers with the 23 counselors from Benton County...

Public input sought on reducing statewide walleye limit from 6 to 4

Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible redu...

Bailey Ray’s Roadhouse sustains substantial damage in late night fire

A passerby in Santiago noticed smoke and flames coming from the roof of Bailey Ray’s Roadhouse on Monday at 10:20 p.m. The individual called 911 and Becker Fire Department was dispatched.  The bar is located at ...

Orrock Twp. talks roads, calls for special meeting

During their June meeting, the Orrock Town Board had a long discussion on roads, and also called for a special meeting to continue their discussion. The board received a quote for tree trimming which the road co...

Candyland Day Camp 2025 is a family affair!

“You ate too much candy, and your hands are sticky; you must move three spaces back,” said Benton County 4-H Day Camp Counselor Skylar Morris, a graduate from Foley, during the life-size Candyland game they were...

County busy with road construction projects

Road projects and funding for those projects were a big part of the agenda at the Sherburne County Commissioners Board Meeting Tuesday.The board approved the Federal Transportation Grants Technical Assistance an...