Xcel Energy recently submitted their “Alternative Plan,” which has them cancelling their plans for a natural gas plant in Becker. This decision comes after various environmental groups decided to fight against t...
Following up from the last meeting, the Becker city council reviewed the proposed ordinance for ATV permits on city streets during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Pete Wiseman, a Becker resident, once again came...
(Editor’s Note: The Patriot plans to run a recipe or two each week from locals and their favorite recipe books. If you have one you’d like to share, contact the Patriot at 763-275-0275).Potato Chip Cookie• 3/4 c...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was composed from notes and conversations with George Quinn of Big Lake).George Quinn, one of Big Lake’s most prominent civil servants, is on a mission to preserve the Veter...
Polly Swanson spoke during the open forum part of the recent Big Lake School Board meeting, regarding critical race theory in schools. She noted that the school has recently hired an educational equity consultan...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Benton County 4-H.)The recent Benton County 4-H Camp Benton SURVIVOR was a complete success with lots of smiles, laughs and campers learning survivor sk...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Benton County 4-H.)The Benton County 4-H Day camps in Foley & Sauk Rapids are in full swing for the summer. The program offers exciting themes with huge...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was drawn from the Wright County website).As of July 1, the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Division has removed the online testing option for d...
Gary Gustafson is a Palmer man who works as a consultant for power sports companies all over the United States, and even international companies. He was recently retained as an expert witness in the internationa...
The Clear Lake City Council met Tuesday evening and breezed through a light agenda, including plans for investigating a trail to connect the Hunter Lake Bluff development to the business district along Highway 1...
