A self-proclaimed “hugger,” Carol Lucius — the longest-tenured employee at Sherburne State Bank in Becker — welcomed this reporter with open arms, literally, when we sat down to reflect on her remarkable 42-year...
Under a warm, cloud-filled sky and the celebratory honking of semi-truck horns, nearly 1,200 students gathered at Big Lake High School to explore something vital to their futures: their passions, career interest...
After a 20-minue discussion Tuesday, the Sherburne County Board adopted the 2026 preliminary levy at $66,842,284.That represents a 6.49% increase over the 2025 levy, and none of the commissioners were happy abou...
Area residents should circle October 1 on their calendars, as nationally acclaimed speaker Amberley Snyder will be at Becker High School at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center to share her message of faith and ...
The 15th Annual Big Lake Block Party was a booming success on a beautiful day last Saturday at McPete’s.The event, hosted by the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce, ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured unlimited mi...
The Becker Chamber of Commerce and Sherburne History Center are hosting their annual Sherburne Fall Fest at the History Center on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The fun run kicks off the event at 10:30 a.m. (regis...
Carol Lucius, a beloved employee of Sherburne State Bank, is retiring after 42 years of service to the community!Her final day will be Tues., Sept. 30 and the bank is planning an Open House to help usher her int...
A Big Lake man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Stearns County Saturday. The sheriff’s department says at 6:36 p.m. Saturday they were dispatched to a single vehicle accident with injuries near the intersect...
On September 10, the Big Lake Twp. electorate approved the tax levy for 2026 at their reconvened annual meeting. Minnesota townships are required to hold an annual meeting in March where residents of the townshi...
