National Day of Prayer May 6

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot by the local task force).The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to ...

Dill Pickle Soup & Scuffles? What’s a scuffle?

(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).Dill Pickle Soup• 5-1/2 c...

Learning about Earth Day

Lions make plans for Snuffy’s Landing

Work will soon start on upgrades to Becker’s Snuffy’s Landing, the destination of the new Lions Park. Recently, a new dock was donated to the park by the DNR, but this is only the first of many changes coming to...

Becker man charged with 1st degree DWI, possession of narcotics

(Editor’s Note: The following article was sent to the Patriot from the BLPD). On April 19, 2021 at approximately 1:08 a.m., Big Lake Police Officer Guy Chaffee stopped a vehicle for swerving and failing to signa...

Omnibus bill highlights safe, transparent elections, cybersecurity, and veterans’ affairs

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer’s team).The Senate passed the State Government and Elections omnibus budget bill Monday, focusing on good governance, eliminating waste,...

MNCA recognizes Clear Lake student

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot as a press release by the MCA).Faith Laudenbach of Clear Lake, was recently named one of Minnesota Connections Academy’s (MNCA) Students of the ...

COVID restrictions may be eased this week

(Editor’s Note: The following article was composed from several sources on the internet).Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said an easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota could come as early as later this week, or ea...

Clearwater considers new development proposal

April’s Clearwater City Council meeting began with a public forum to hear a development proposal being considered for property south of the city along Hwy. 24.Lionel Kull attended the meeting as a representative...

Historical Society seeking volunteers

The Sherburne County Historical Society is currently seeking candidates to fill open seats on the Board of Directors of the Sherburne History Center.  Positions will begin immediately for two 3-year terms.  Boar...