3 Common Diabetes Myths Debunked

  November was American Diabetes Month, and a good time to sort fact from fiction regarding this serious disease.   Here are three common diabetes myths -- debunked, with the help of Nutrisystem Certified Diabet...

Fill Your Bird Feeders For The Christmas Bird Count Dec. 18

  A Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be held at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on Tuesday, December 18 starting at 7:30 am at the Oak Savanna Learning Center (16797 289th Ave NW, Zimmerman, MN 55398).  ...

Businesses Obeying Alcohol, Tobacco Laws

  Business that sell alcohol and tobacco in Sherburne County did well during this year’s compliance checks.   Mark Lees from Health & Human Services said countywide, 93% of businesses passed the alcohol comp...

Talk To Your Kids About Drugs And Alcohol

  Developing a strong bond with your child, especially during the teenage years, can help teens form the values they will live by while also reducing engagement in risky behaviors.  Talk with your teen about dev...

Proposed Tax Rates Are Lower In 2019

  With property values increasing and new home construction on the rise, the tax base in Sherburne County is as strong as it’s been in a long time.   Even though some jurisdictions have increased their tax levy ...

Clearwater Man Hurt In Truck Crash

  A 56-year-old Clearwater man was hospitalized at CentraCare-St. Cloud Wednesday evening after he suffered injuries in the crash of his vehicle off Co. Rd. 75.   David A. Lindberg was driving his Ford pickup tr...

Edina Realty Foundation Gives Grant To Food Shelf

  The Edina Realty Foundation announced that the Monticello office recently awarded grants to Becker Food Shelf, Monticello Help Center, The Arc Greater Twin Cities, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and...

Olson Auction

Christmas Abounds In Clearwater, Clear Lake

  The holiday season is fast approaching, and the Clearwater and Clear Lake areas have a number of upcoming events to help residents get in the spirit.   Sunday, Dec. 2 starts out with the Clearwater Legion Ride...

Refuge Photography Contest Participants Recognized

  Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), in partnership with the Friends of Sherburne and the Sherburne Photography Club, hosted its 4th Annual K-12 Photography Contest this year.    The contest saw a wonderf...