Sherburne Awarded Swcd Of The Year

  The Sherburne Co. Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been named the 2018 SWCD of the Year award winner by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD).   The award w...

County Has Test Kits To Detect Radon Threat

  Radon is the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon each year in t...

Deringer Sworn In As New Wright Co. Sheriff

  Wright Co. officially has a new sheriff; Sean Deringer was sworn into office Tuesday, making him the 28th sheriff in the county’s history.   Deringer was sworn into office by Judge Kathleen A. Mottl in a cerem...

Mekeland Takes Oath Of Office In The House

  Shane Mekeland officially is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives after taking the oath of office Tuesday at the Capitol.   Mekeland, a Republican from Clear Lake, was elected in November to fill...

Agricultural Energy Management Plan Available To Farmers

  A farm energy audit, or Agricultural Energy Management Plan (AgEMP), can identify opportunities to save between 10% and 35% of current energy use in farming operations. The AgEMP will also prioritize the most ...

Commissioners Get The Year Started

  The Sherburne County Board has a new member.   Tuesday, at its first meeting of the year, the board welcomed its newest Commissioner, Raeanne Danielowski, who filled the seat of former Commissioner Ewald Peter...

A Whopper!

Lions Give $25k For Life Saving Equipment

  The Clearwater Lions are known for their generosity when it comes to helping the community.   But their latest donation will go a long way towards helping the community be a lot safer in the future.   Tuesday,...

Clearview To Hold Language Immersion Information Night

  For parents interested in learning about the Spanish immersion language program at Clearview Elementary, the school is offering a number of opportunities for them to observe, ask questions, and discover if the...

Clear Lakers Again Discuss Northstar Stop

  Prior to the start of the Clear Lake City Council meeting Monday night, newly elected Council Member Kristin Brandt and re-elected Mayor Tim Goenner and Council Member Dale Powers were sworn in.   Northstar Li...