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Orrock, Long Time Civil Servant, Dies

Former City of Big Lake Mayor and Councilman Don Orrock passed away this week after a long illness. Orrock dutifully served the city beginning with his 1988 appointment to the Big Lake Planning Commission and co...

Baloun rejects chief job in Brainerd

Becker Police Chief Brent Baloun was contacted in December about a job opening for the position of police chief in the city of Brainerd. Baloun, being a native from the area and having his parents and many frien...

Road project grant discussed at Clearwater Twp.

During their January meeting, the Clearwater Twp. Board held a lengthy conversation on which road projects the township should request funding for when they apply for LRIP funding.Bill Langenbacher, who retired ...

Monticello restaurant to pay $10K in settlement with state

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a Monticello restaurant, Cornerstone Café, reached a settlement with his office after violating indoor dining restrictions in December.By the terms of the consent ju...

Sheriffs’ Beard Challenge raises money for local causes

The end of the year was pretty hairy at both the Sherburne and Wright Co. Sheriffs’ offices, with both groups once again participating in the annual Beard Challenge to raise money for local causes.Over in Wright...

Starry Retires From Sheriff’s Office

After more than 32 years in law enforcement and 25 years with the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Don Starry retired Dec. 31. He will leave behind a legacy of honor, service and integrity.“He has...

County seeks input on master plan for potential park on Big Elk Lake

Sherburne County is seeking the public’s input on opportunities for outdoor recreation and natural resource restoration of a potential future county park on the shore of Big Elk Lake in Palmer Twp., north of Cle...

Signup available for Conservation Reserve Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week the signup periods for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the CRP Grasslands in 2021. Signup for general CRP will be open from Jan. 4, 2021, ...