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Master Gardener Program Seeking Candidates

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Wright County.)“Do you have an active interest in gardening?” asks Adam Austing, University of Minnesota Extension Educator. “Do you have a desire to share ...

FLC has perfect day for car show event

Faith Lutheran Church in Becker held a Heaven on Wheels Car Show and Fun Day on the grounds of the church Saturday under blue skies and cool, dry weather.The car show included all makes, models and years of cars...

Becker School Board hears from Dylan’s Hope, NWTA

September’s regular Becker School Board meeting took place Sept. 13 due to Labor Day. The meeting kicked off with presentations from NWTA and Dylan’s Hope.Open ForumNorthwest Talent Academy (NWTA) presented to t...

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4th annual Jessie’s Wish benefit a huge success

It was a beautiful day for the fourth annual Jessie’s Wish BBQ Cook-off & Benefit last Saturday in Clearwater, with people from all over gathering for food, fun, and remembering victims of domestic violence....

Doty retires

Kevin Doty, the president of Sherburne State Bank, is retiring after ten years with the bank. “I’m getting old,” he said, laughing. “It was just the right time.”Doty says he’s going to miss his phenomenal staff....

Becker students selected to MN All-State Choir

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Becker High School Choir Director, Gretchen Bordson).Becker High School senior Austin Clemen and junior Jada Soltau were selected to be members of the 2...

Becker Council approves vaccination policy

Tuesday’s city council meeting featured a heated discussion about Becker’s COVID-19 leave policy. As an incentive for city employees to be vaccinated, staff proposed creating a policy regarding sick leave. If a ...

Becker Twp. faces continuing transportation issues

The Becker Twp. Board of Supervisors met Monday evening and navigated an agenda heavy with transportation issues.  Twp. Engineer Wes Davis updated the board on several road projects, including the striping neede...