A man is in custody in Sherburne County Jail and will be charged with abducting a girl Wednesday afternoon in Zimmerman, according to Commander Ben Zawacki. Joseph Andrew Bragg, 28, who has no known permanent ad...
Every year in February, Clear Lake Firefighters gather for their annual dinner to honor retirees, recognize and honor those who have gone above and beyond, and to name the Firefighter of the Year. This year, the...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot by Sherburne County. It is written in first-person context by Sheriff Joel Brott.) After careful consideration, I have decided that I will not s...
Inside Dueling Brews at 7:30 in the morning, Becker Police Chief Chris Lindbloom was waiting at a table for Becker residents to join him for Coffee with the Chief on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Only three people ...
Becker resident Erma Cameron celebrated 100 years a few months ago. This writer first met Erma last summer at Rebecca’s Cafe in Becker. She was with her son, Doyle, and a group of friends who had gathered for lu...
Becker Middle School held its 6th annual Career Day last Friday, with nearly 30 speakers from a variety of careers on hand to share their insights with students.From military careers to four year degrees, and a ...
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Citizen Publisher Gary W. Meyer visited 15 World War II sites in European early October, 2025. The following is the last of three installments in coverage of his visit).It was September, 1...
After a brief discussion Tuesday, the Sherburne County Board voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance to change language on prohibition of solar farms in areas of Big Lake Twp.T...
The Becker Food Shelf Board met last week and announced its intention to commence with a capital campaign to raise enough funds to build a permanent home to tend to the nutritional needs of area residents.While ...
Colonel Ray Henry has enjoyed an amazing career as an entrepreneur and auctioneer, with a myriad list of international successes that range in scope from the heavy equipment industry to his most recent foray int...
