Scam callers target Wright County

Residents are being warned about scam calls being made regarding problems with Social Security numbers. Several Wright County residents have been receiving robo-calls claiming there is something wrong with their...

Two firefighters retire from Clearwater Fire Dept.

With two of their firefighters, Travis Miller and Jayson Boon, recently retiring, there are big shoes to fill in the Clearwater Fire Dept.Travis Miller, who became a firefighter in 2007, grew up around firefight...

Pastor Rob bids “adieu” at Sunday service

Pastor Rob Olsen of Becker Baptist Church gave his final sermon Sunday before officially riding off into the sunset of retirement.A luncheon was served following the service under a huge, white canopied tent on ...

Golf tourney set to repay emergency personnel

From tragedy to sorrow to thankfulness.It’s hard to forget the unimaginable fire in April of 2019 that took the lives of three people (a father and two toddlers) on Karen Lane in Big Lake — especially learning t...

Tons Of Fun At RF Doering Farms

RF Doering Farms had their annual open house event last Saturday.RF Doering Farms produces four varieties of hops, including Cascade, Columbus, Centennial, and Nugget varieties. They are also currently in the ea...

Clearwater EDA announces emergency grant program

During their recent meeting, the Clearwater City Council authorized the Clearwater EDA to administer a local grant program whereby CARES Act funds can be distributed to local businesses and non-profits who quali...

Officer recognized for DWI arrests

The mood at last week’s Big Lake City council meeting was light, as presenters battled to have the shortest presentation. Their efforts were rewarded, as the meeting clocked in just under one hour. Even so, some...

Sustainability in Older Homes

Editor’s Note: The following article was run in our Aug. 29 issue of the Patriot, however, we were informed the dates for the events were in error. The ensuing article has the correct dates).Back-to-back webinar...

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