Speed and traffic issues once again highlighted the Santiago Township Board agenda last Wednesday, with the supervisors taking several action steps to address the concerns.Several residents from 59th St. asked t...
More than 100 business owners, community members, government officials and concerned citizens gathered at the Monticello Community Center during a Monticello Chamber lunch last Tuesday to get an update on some o...
The Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from unusually warm temperatures and exceptionally dry conditions across mos...
During their annual meeting, Lynden Twp.’s town hall was packed with residents wanting their voices to be heard on how the township will be run for the next year.Anne Ackerman was nominated as moderator for the ...
During their March meeting, the Big Lake School Board heard an update on food services. With the free meals programs that have been implemented since COVID, there have been more students taking school lunches an...
The Big Lake City Council only held one meeting in March, as the March 27 meeting was canceled. During the March 13 meeting, the council heard from a frustrated apartment resident and held a hearing for upcoming...
A few weeks ago, a two-vehicle accident in Becker sent one man to jail and two young adults to wonder what could have been.The accident was vicious, destructive and scary. Yet, miracles occurred, blessings recei...
Becker’s own Daisy Kent has made it through to the final episode of The Bachelor as she was given one of two roses during Monday’s “Women Tell All” program.Unfortunately, Rachel was the odd one out as Kelsey and...
During their annual meeting, the Clearwater Twp. Board proposed and township residents approved a $520,000 levy for 2025. With no increase, the number reflects the 2024 levy and is comprised of $85,000 for town ...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot by Executive Director Julie Brandt, of the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce.) “What a great event!” “So fun!” “There was so much to see and do!...
