Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is thrilled to announce that three of its new fair foods were selected for the coveted 2025 Minnesota State Fair New Fair Foods List. The Bison Meatball Sub, created by Chef Dave Bu...
In the Patriot’s May, 2025 Clearwater Bridge Guide, a number of errors were produced and we at the Patriot are issuing the following corrections.On page 2, the City Council Members mentioned were incorrect. Here...
During their recent meeting, the Clear Lake City Council split the role of city clerk into two roles: city clerk and city treasurer (both duties previously being performed by just the clerk). With that change, t...
During their May and June meetings, the Clear Lake Twp. Board of Supervisors discussed numerous agenda items including their wait for a fire budget update, solar panels located within the township, street conges...
During the recent Becker City Council meeting, the council swore in their new city police chief, Chris Lindbloom. Lindbloom has worked for the department for many years and served as the number two leader under ...
Though Officer Chris Lindbloom’s official start date as Becker Police Chief was in June, last Tuesday’s City Council meeting featured his official swearing-in and introduction to the community.Lindbloom survived...
Energy experts are now available to help Becker residents save energy and money on their electric and natural gas bills.During a Home Energy Squad assessment, a trained expert will evaluate a home’s energy effic...
A passerby in Santiago noticed smoke and flames coming from the roof of Bailey Ray’s Roadhouse on Monday at 10:20 p.m. The individual called 911 and Becker Fire Department was dispatched. The bar is located at 2...
Big Lake’s Spud Fest had “iffy” weather throughout the week but for the most part the festival wasn’t bothered too much by Mother Nature.A slightly damp, cloudy morning on Saturday didn’t stop the parade from be...
Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott has released a statement responding to apparent claims made by accused murderer Vance Boelter in his court appearance on Friday. Boelter is being held at Sherburne County Jail...
