Candidates Introduced At Open Forum

  The Becker Education Foundation and PTSA hosted a “Meet the School Board Candidates” open forum at the high school Thursday night, giving district members the opportunity to ask questions and hear for themselv...

Centra Care Benefit Draws A Crowd

  More than 250 people from the community gathered for the CentraCare annual benefit breakfast at River City Extreme in Monticello.   This year’s theme was called “We are better together,” and a number of guest ...

Granny’s Closet Helps Seniors, Disabled

  Elderly and disabled people in Sherburne County have a new resource to help them in tough times.   In September, the county partnered with a non-profit organization to open Granny’s Closet, which gives clothin...

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Special Needs Pets: Can I Adopt A Heartworm Positive Dog?

  Every year, an estimated 3.3 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters, with roughly half that number subsequently adopted by pet owners. These include shelter dogs with special medical needs that can make them ...

Talk To Your Kids About Drugs And Alcohol

  Do you recall seeing elements of the “Talk Early, Talk Often” campaign over the last couple of years?    This campaign is organized by the Sherburne County SUP Coalition in an effort to help educate and empowe...

Oakwood’s Annual Hallelujah Party A Hit

  Nearly 400 residents came out for Oakwood Church’s seventh annual Hallelujah Party last Friday night, with most arriving dressed in their costumed best.   Superheroes, clowns, police officers, witches and anim...

Clearview Holds Family Forest Night And Craft Sale

  Although activities were moved inside, the rain didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending Clearview’s latest family forest night, held to celebrate the Clearview Forest and the work that’s been done on its ...

Wic Has New Home

  Sherburne County’s WIC program  has just moved into a newer, bigger space at the Government Center.   The change is part of the expansion project that added a state-of-the-art justice building. As part of that...

Graduate Student Receives Rising Star Award

  Tricia Tauer, graduate assistant in Student Success Programs, was awarded a NASPA Rising Star award for the state of North Dakota at the NASPA IV-West Regional Conference Oct. 23-25 in Wichita, KS.    NASPA is...