Right to Vote Rally

Strom, 2 others nominated for prestigious program

Big Lake High School senior Hannah Strom has been nominated for the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.The candidacy is based on Strom’s demonstrated ability and accomplishment within her career and technic...

Clear Lake hears annual report from Sheriff Brott

Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott attended Tuesday evening’s Clear Lake City Council meeting to provide the annual report on activity within the city.Brott reported that there were 521 law enforcement contacts...

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Lynden Twp. Considers New Road Ordinance

During their first meeting of the new year the Lynden Twp. Board of Supervisors discussed a number of miscellaneous agenda items, included ARPA funds, a new road ordinance, a plat split, and their upcoming sprin...

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Clearwater Fire Dept. still looking for new firefighters

At their first meeting of the year, the Clearwater City Council discussed a number of agenda items regarding the fire department. Mayor Andrea Lawrence told the council she plans to join other Fire Relief member...

Big Lake School Board approves bond sale

Jan. 6 was a busy evening for the Big Lake School Board, as they held a special meeting, a reorganizational meeting, and a work session that night. Awarding BidsThe board kicked off the special meeting by approv...

Big Lake leaders gather for community meeting

Last Thursday, representatives from the Big Lake City Council, Big Lake Town Board, Big Lake School Board, Orrock Town Board, and Sherburne County Commissioners met to discuss the past year for each of the entit...

Commissioners weigh in on COVID-19 response

After a 30-minute discussion last Tuesday, the Sherburne County Board agreed to develop a statement recommending wearing masks in the Government Center.The vote followed a discussion about COVID-19, the Omicron ...