Santa has already been to many places throughout the communities the Patriot covers; for breakfasts, for tree lightings, for fundraisers and more. On Sat., Dec. 13, Santa came to Pizza Depot in Becker for joy.Co...
Clear Lake Fire Chief Ron Koren had already floated the idea of retirement to members of the council a month earlier, but during Monday’s regular City Council meeting on Dec. 15, 2025, he made it official. With ...
Two individuals from Big Lake are facing felony drug charges after law enforcement executed a search warrant at their residence and allegedly discovered fentanyl and cocaine in locations accessible to a child, a...
The Becker American Legion Post 193 is once again hosting a Christmas Eve dinner for the community from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. on December 24 at the Legion building at 12155 Hancock Street. There is no charge for...
Xcel Energy plans to build the Midwest’s largest battery energy storage site at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota. The project is among a series of investments that will strengthen the region’s energy s...
Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with Sherburne County, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Two Inlets at Bdé Heḣáka – Omashkooz Zaaga’igaans Regional Park.In 2022, TPL and the County protecte...
Three men from Big Lake are facing felony burglary charges after allegedly using a tunnel system to enter a local business office from a pizza restaurant.According to criminal complaints filed in Sherburne Count...
When frigid weather forced the postponement of the annual Christmas celebration at the Farm Friends Barn celebration last weekend, volunteers had to quickly pivot and find a new date for the popular event. After...
This year, over 185 Benton County 4-H volunteers, gave an incredible 7,400 hours of service. “That’s equivalent to almost four full-time employees working year-round to create opportunities for our youth.” said ...
