BCC hosts Cancer Survivor’s Dinner

The Becker Community Center played host recently to the 11th annual Cancer Survivor’s Dinner, once again co-chaired by Fran Seeley and Bev Knutson.The annual affair celebrates those who have survived the terribl...

Santiago Twp. continues to discuss solar farms

Santiago Twp. conducted their monthly meeting on Wed., May 14. Sheriff’s ReportThe meeting started with the sheriff’s report which included 69 calls for service. Twenty-two of those were traffic stops, 11 were s...

What a catch!

Baloun honored by CMASSP

The Central Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (CMASSP) recently held its annual awards ceremony at Pebble Creek, with Becker High School administrator Brian Baloun being named the High School ...

Hwy. 25 Big Lake Closes at Railroad Crossing June 2-6

Travelers on Hwy. 25 in Big Lake, should plan for a detour and short-term delays while Burlington Northern Santa Fe crews replace the railroad crossing June 2-6, reports the Minnesota Department of Transportatio...

Annual Shed Build at BHS

Funds available to help homeowners with failing septic systems

Stearns County is making it easier for its residents to repair or replace failing septic systems. Through the Environmental Services Department, homeowners may be eligible for grant money or low-interest loans t...

2025  Becker graduate Hall of Fame recipients

Becker High School is proud to announce a pair of former graduates for induction into the school’s graduate Hall of Fame.Rachel Engen, a 2000 graduate, was her class Valedictorian at BHS as well as a National Me...

Becker High School 2025 Local Scholarships

We would like to thank all the businesses and organizations for your contributions to our Local Scholarship Program. Your generosity has made it possible for the following scholarships to be awarded to our gradu...

2025 President’s List and Other College News

The Patriot congratulates former high schoolers now attaining great succes at higher levels of education.SNHUSouthern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Sp...