Amy Chmielewski- an American Family Insurance agency owner in Becker, MN has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certificati...
The BL Twp. Board of Supervisors met March 22 at 6 p.m. and started off with the BLFD monthly report.In February, the fire department had 37 calls. 26 of those calls came from the city, six from the twp., two fr...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Minnesota DNR.)The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on four dates in ...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Becker High School.)Becker High School senior Jada Soltau and junior Avery Boyer were selected to be members of the 2022-23 Minnesota All-State Choirs.The s...
Last week, State of MN and Xcel Energy officials released information to the public about a water leak that was discovered in November, 2022, at the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant. A broken pipe between the rea...
(Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted to the Patriot by Gloria Vande Brake, Executive Director of the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce.) “We had such a successful Community Fair last Saturday, Marc...
It was once again time for the Legion Riders 10th District’s annual chili cook-off fundraiser, hosted this year at the Clearwater Legion. The public was invited to come in, eat some chili, and vote for their fav...
Last week, Big Lake Twp. held their 2023 annual meeting.Twp. resident John Norgren was elected the moderator and after Norgren was elected, Clerk Brenda Kimberly-Maas called for approval of the minutes from Marc...
The Orrock Annual Meeting was very productive, as the assembled electorate approved a tax levy for 2024 and approved the demolition of the old town hall building and the construction of a new building. Boaz Eric...
During the Big Lake City Council meeting on March 8, Jeff Zierdt, owner of Lupulin Brewing, presented BLFD Chief Seth Hansen with a check for $2,500. This money was raised during October in honor of fire prevent...
