It’s (not) too early (or late) to be thinking about New Year’s resolutions

This reporter decided to brave the wind and cold to discover what resolutions people planned to make for the new year. I chose to spend the noon hour at Dueling Brews in Becker. It was Sat., Dec. 20, and the mos...

Becker Legion hosts annual Christmas Dinner

The Becker American Legion Post 193 again played host to the annual Community Christmas Eve Dinner, serving up a traditional meal of turkey and all the fixings. Bill’s Family Foods from Becker played an integral...

Commuter bus service to begin in January

The Sherburne County Board last week approved a two-year pilot commuter bus service agreement to replace the NorthStar Commuter Rail service.The board approved the concept in early October. The bus service is ex...

Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays

The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. While being aware of the signs of a heart attack...

Man accused of fleeing in fog with a 0.22 BAC

Ryan Lee Bottema, 26, of Big Lake, is charged with one count of Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle (609.487.3), one count of Gross Misdemeanor 3rd Degree DWI – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 ...

Embark on a path to self-improvement this year

There is always room to develop, grow and become a better person. With a new year on the horizon, setting self-improvement goals now can help anyone navigate a path to a better version of themselves.Here are som...

Making way for a new year, new building

Man accused of striking mini dirt bike with vehicle at Lupulin

C. Colbert, 18, of Big Lake, is charged with one count of Felony Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon (609.222.1), one count of Misdemeanor Assault-5th Deg-Inflict or Attempt Bodily Harm (609.224.1(2)), and one c...

How to ring in the new year with Mother Nature

The arrival of a new year is a time of celebration for people across the globe. It’s customary to mark the occasion with fireworks, countdowns and champagne. For those who indulge a little too much on New Year’s...

Orrock does not want to be in the parks business

The Orrock Township Board continued to define what a new agreement with the Lake Association at Ann Lake might look like going forward. Board Chair Anne Felber conceded during the December 17, 2025, meeting, tha...