Lemperes sparking joy through NHS

Becker High School National Honor Society members are expected to complete individual service projects throughout their time in the NHS. These projects are designed to give back to the community and serve others...

Hayen, Scharf feud results in chaos at BLPD

Police Chief Matt Hayen, who was under investigation following a complaint several months ago, has resigned. Hayen’s resignation was accepted last week by city council after the city hired a private investigativ...

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County Jail Earns Healthcare Accreditation

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Sherburne County.)Sherburne County Jail has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, an organization that has surveyed...

GRRL Hosts Discussion on Importance of Libraries

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by GRRL.)Jan. 25, 2022 at 4 p.m., the Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is hosting an event with Minnesota library advocates on the important work of librari...

Santiago takes further action on 67th St.

The Santiago Twp. Board met last Wednesday and once again, 67th St. was on the agenda, as this time the supervisors took action to clarify a portion of the roadway to the eastern side of the cul de sac located o...

Simulators open for business!

Blast from the past...

(Editor’s Note: The Patriot plans to run a weekly article resurrecting some historical facts, moments, statistics and photos from throughout Sherburne County referencing our readership areas. Information this we...

BL Twp. holds reorganizational meeting

Last week, Big Lake Twp. held its regular meeting as well as its annual reorganizational meeting. The reorganizational meeting assigns board members to committees within the community and roles on the board itse...

Big Lake city council prepares for new year

During last week’s city council meeting, Mayor Paul Knier asked his friend Mark Schneider from  Bethany Bible Church to lead the council and audience in a prayer for the new year. Reorganizational MeetingAppoint...