Emmer receives key endorsement

Majority Whip Tom Emmer was recently endorsed for re-election by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA). MPPOA represents the state’s 10,700 rank-and-file law enforcement officers, as well a...

Final Outdoor Big Lake Farmer's Market

Hornet Homecoming Royalty

Moore faces challenges just getting to Peru

When Becker senior Maria Moore signed up for a Global Leadership Adventure service trip to Peru earlier this summer, little did she know her biggest task was just getting there.Moore decided to participate in th...

Sherburne Fall Fest a huge hit!

Last weekend, the first ever Sherburne Fall Fest was held on the grounds of the Sherburne History Center and judging by the crowds, the event was a huge success.  Beautiful weather, excellent food and lots of fu...

Life lessons beyond the classroom

Eight students from Bethany Bible Church Homeschool Co-op, as a part of their studies, chose to perform a service project for the 2023 school year that would allow them to take what they learned in the classroom...

Vandals defacing roads and signs

Mayor Knier swears-in new police officers

Ken Halverson was the only member of the Big Lake City Council absent on Wed., Sept. 25.  Families and fellow officers filled the gallery in the city council chambers eagerly awaiting Mayor Paul Knier to adminis...

Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!

A newly released survey finding shows nearly all U.S. households now have at least one smoke alarm, but 61 percent test them less often than recommended.According to the latest “Smoke Alarms in the U.S.” report ...

The importance of firefighters in local communities

(Editor’s Note: The following article was gleaned from the website, Faster Capital where the information was compiled from various blogs.)Firefighters are the unsung heroes of our society. They are the ones who ...