Last weekend, Big Lake held its first winter farmers’ market of the season. Lots of vendors came to city hall with lots of winter produce, including squash, honey, barbeque sauce, Christmas cookies, and a mini d...
Last Sunday, Gess What’s Cookin’ of Big Lake invited ice fishermen to bring their ice houses to the parking lot. Those who brought ice houses were given two dollars off a take out order. Patrons had the opportun...
In the final meeting for the calendar year, the Big Lake School board broke down plans for finances, held its Truth in Taxation meeting, and set the tax levy.Truth in TaxationThe Big Lake School Board held its T...
Amity Felton of the Becker Chamber of Commerce organized an eleventh-hour coat drive last Friday to benefit those in the community who are less fortunate and in need of winter clothing.Early morning Dec. 18, cha...
As the local Xcel Energy community relations and economic development manager, Mark Osendorf knows first-hand how this community has been affected by and responded to the events of 2020. “I’ve seen our kids move...
Last week, Faith Lutheran Church in Becker held a socially distanced Christmas caroling event. The community came to the church parking lot to sing Christmas carols from their cars. About 25 cars were in attenda...
The Becker Twp. Board met Monday evening and adopted several policies that will help drive their ongoing efforts in focusing on transportation issues.Engineer Wes Davis presented a draft of the Capital Improveme...
When people think of the holidays, food is often one of the first things that comes to mind. Most people have fond memories of special family meals or treats that they grew up with, many of which are from recipe...
Coborn’s, Inc. has purchased approximately $150,000 in gift cards to local restaurants across the four states it operates in. The grocery chain began distributing the cards this past weekend to its employees as ...
St. Cloud Area School District will return students enrolled in preschool, elementary and alternative programs to hybrid learning Tues., Jan. 19, following the Monday holiday.This decision is in alignment with t...
