Spud Fest is in full swing!

It’s Spud Fest time!Big Lake’s 2025 Spud Fest week officially began Thursday and will culminate with a weekend of fabulous family fun!Earlier in the week, clues for the 2025 Medallion Hunt commenced and within t...

Clearwater SAL holds annual kids fishing contest

Kids lined the shores of the Mill Pond in Clearwater last Saturday for the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion’s (SAL) kids fishing contest.A total of 43 kids participated in the annual event held at Riversid...

Spud fest medallion found!

As of Tuesday — just three days in — the coveted Big Lake Spud Fest Medallion has been located after just three clues.Congratulations to Catherine Norman and her children, Rosalie and Forest who found it hidden ...

Berry picking time...

Palmer supervisors discuss recent acts of vandalism in park

During their recent meeting, the Palmer Town Board discussed recent vandalism at the park. They heard the sheriff’s report about the investigation, and discussed it further during the parks report. Sheriff’s Rep...

Mayor speaks at Chamber gathering

5 hurt in 2-car crash in Becker

A two-vehicle accident in Becker Twp. Monday sent five people to the St. Cloud Hospital.On Monday at around 5 p.m., a 2016 Nissan Rogue — driven by 92-year-old Phillip Eugene Terrill of Chisago City — was eastbo...

SCFCU Supports Terminal Illness Members

In partnership with the TriUnity Foundation, St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that it has awarded $95,000 in financial relief grants to 23 individuals and families nationwide who are facing ...

DNR Adds 8 Counties to Deer Feeding and Attractant Ban

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added eight counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread, after CWD was detected in wild deer in new areas ...

Xcel Energy Foundation Grant to the Sherburne County Historical Society

The Xcel Energy Foundation announced a grant award to the Sherburne County Historical Society for interpretive panels along the Sherburne History Center Legacy Trail.This grant project is to replace six faded pa...