92 years young

Becker drama puts on awesome performances

Last weekend, Becker middle school and high school drama students showcased their talent on an outdoor stage. The middle schoolers performed Pirates of Penzance, and the high schoolers presented You’re a Good Ma...

Big Lake Twp. talks roads

Last week’s Big Lake Twp. board meeting was lacking in normal business, but the board had plenty to discuss regarding upcoming road projects.RoadsThe board discussed upcoming road projects for the summer. Specif...

Residents Asked to Take Internet Speed Test

(Editor’s Note: The following article was sourced from the Wright County website.As part of the American Rescue Plan, Wright County is looking to lay fiber in the ground to get internet service providers to offe...

Big Lake City plans for summer events

During last week’s city council meeting, Corrie Scott gave an update on the events Big Lake has planned for the summer months. There will be two drive-in style Movie in the Park dates. The first was Friday, May ...

Sherburne County to receive $18.9 million in ARPA funds

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday morning and spent considerable time listening to Assistant County Administrator Dan Weber explain the county’s expected allocation from the federal governm...

Egg Bake now, Desserts later... Mmmmmmm!

(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).Egg Bake• 16 slices bread...

Area residents recycle tires, appliances, etc.

Last weekend, Big Lake held its annual recycle day event at the Big Lake maintenance building. Residents from Big Lake City, Township, and Orrock Twp. came to drop off a large variety of objects to be recycled, ...

Kiffmeyer supports keeping violent criminals in jail

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the team of Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer).Last Friday, the Minnesota Senate passed Sen.Mark Koran’s (R-North Branch) legislation reining in charitable bail organizat...

1,000+ people attend local Bison Dig event

(Editor’s Note: The following article was comprised from information sent to the Patriot by Snake River Farms).Over 1,000 local and national excavators descended upon Snake River Farms north of Becker last week ...