Weddings mark a turning point from one stage in life to another. The significance of that transition is perhaps one reason why couples and their guests dress so nicely for a wedding ceremony and reception. Forma...
What does a wife, a mother of four young children, two cats and a golden dragon do to fill her already busy days?She applies and gets accepted to medical school!The University of Minnesota Medical School CentraC...
In celebration of their 40th year in business, Becker’s Structural Buildings held an Open House week-long event that culminated with a party unlike all others.Saturday, roaring monster trucks, speeding dirt-bik...
An Elk River man was arrested Saturday morning after he fired several shots into windows between the front doors of the Sherburne County Government Center and entered the building, said Commander Ben Zawacki. Th...
Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks) released the following statement:“I’m saddened to learn Sen. Bruce Anderson passed unexpectedly today. Bruce was a dedicated public servant, loving family...
Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death last week of a six-month old boy who lived in Big Lake, said Commander Ben Zawacki.The deceased has been identified as Gideon Peter Mwangi. Preliminar...
During their recent meeting, the Clear Lake City Council decided to hire a new building inspector. At the previous meeting, the council asked for example permit fees from three different building inspection comp...
The Big Lake Fire Department (BLFD) responded to a reported house fire on Meadow Ave. Monday at approximately 10 p.m. The BLPD was first on the scene, confirming the fire and providing a size-up for incoming fir...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot by Becker Schools Superintendent Jeremy Schmidt.)E-bikes have become increasingly more popular for teens and others in our community. The bikes ...
Love stickers for one’s water bottle or laptop? Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is excited to invite creative teen artists to participate in the first-ever Teen Sticker Design Contest! This contest offers a ...
