Martin Wayne Horvath, 39, of Clear Lake, MN was shot Dec. 2.Horvath was shot a week ago while trying to break up a fight in Minneapolis. He died several days later, officials said.Horvath, was shot Dec. 2, in th...
An estimated 300 people were served breakfast at the Santiago Lions Breakfast With Santa Sunday, December 8 from 8:30 to 11:30 am. A steady stream of people made their way to Santiago Town Hall for the popular e...
Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker hosted a craft and gift show Saturday, December 7. There were over 20 local small businesses and crafters with great merchandise for sale including sweets, candles, Color Stree...
The Clearwater EDA hosted a Holiday Business Open House Tues., Dec.10 from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Clearwater Lions Park Pavilion. Refreshments were provided, including fresh coffee and delicious cinnamon rolls ...
For years, Lee Peterson Tree Farm has proudly displayed some of their beautifully colored trees—light and dark blue, black, white mist, red, and more—near Co. Rd. 23 for passersby to enjoy. Unfortunately, for th...
Becker Pizza Depot owners have always been proud supporters of veterans. This year, the owners wanted to honor local veterans with homemade lap tie blankets. At first, their goal was to make and donate approxima...
The Patriot received another phone call this week from a concerned citizen who almost fell for a phone scam that resulted in the persons withdrawing a large sum of money from their bank account to pay for the re...
Council Member Sam Hanson was absent for the Big Lake City Council meeting held on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. During the meeting, a public input hearing was held for the upcoming 2025 Budget/Levy (Truth in Taxation...
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” This quote by Sherry Anderson was one of many shared at the 65th Annual Benton County 4-H Adult Volunteer Leader’s Banqu...
The focus of the Big Lake School Board November meeting was finances, as the board discussed the annual audit presentation, a possibility of reduced funding from the state, and a change in how school equity is i...
