During the recent city council meeting, Deb Johnson received Big Lake’s first annual outstanding citizen of the year award. Johnson is a long-time volunteer for the city, giving time to many groups including the...
Big Lake resident Darlene Lanz recently turned 95. Darlene owned the Coffee Cup in Becker from September 1978 to September 1985. Darlene has been very active in her community her entire life. She is a member of ...
One local boy scout, Scout Liam, approached the Big Lake Town Board requesting permission to use township land as a part of his Eagle Scout project. He wants to create a pollinator garden to help protect bees an...
(Reporter’s note: Due to scheduling conflicts and technology issues, this reporter was unable to view the school board meeting of May 24. The following article was written based on the meeting agenda and other m...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the GRRL).Get ready to color your world this summer with Great River Regional Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program!Great River Regional Library (GRRL) will...
The Orrock board of supervisors had plenty to discuss during their May meeting, as they considered plans for an addition to town hall and prepared for summer road maintenance. Town Hall AdditionOnce again, the b...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Sherburne County).Sherburne County is excited to be partnering with Great River Regional Library and the Elk River Parks Department to bring four Story Stro...
Legionnaires from Clearwater and Clear Lake performed a number of cemetery honors on Memorial Day, remembering fellow vets who didn’t make it home.Beginning at St. Marcus Cemetery at 9 a.m., the group next trave...
During Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor Tracy Bertram made a proclamation that Becker’s annual Freedom Days events will take place the week of June 14-19, with “Grand Day” being Saturday the 19th. The event was cancelle...
During their May meeting, Lynden Twp. board members discussed their spring cleanup day that was held in April at the Clearwater Twp. Hall. There was a good turnout for the event, with trucks filled to capacity. ...
