Friends Gather To Support Libraries

 About 70 representatives from different Friends of the Library organizations in Minnesota got together last Thursday to talk about different ways to help support their libraries.   Hosted by the Great River Reg...

Clearwater Lions Celebrate 100 Years Of Service

The Clearwater Lions held a celebration last Saturday to mark 100 years of service from Lions International, which was founded in 1917 by Chicago resident Melvin Jones. The organization is the world’s largest as...

Wright Co. Board Approves Preliminary Levy

The Wright County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved the 2018 preliminary tax levy in the amount of $62,680,533.   That represents a 7.73% increase over the 2017 levy of $58,184,217.   Commissioner Michael ...

Community Gets An Update From Xcel

About 100 stakeholders, including  law enforcement, community leaders, and state, county and local officials, gathered at the Monticello Community Center Wednesday morning for a community appreciation breakfast ...

Garland Completes Canoe Trip For Cancer

Mike Garland’s canoe trip down the Mississippi River took less time than expected but was more wearisome for the 59-year-old man from Santiago Twp.   “My arms and back are pretty sore,” he said at his welcome ho...

Students Receive Inspirational Entertainment Tuesday

Becker students got to spend part of their school day Tuesday being entertained by a well-known speaker, author, artist and comedian, who instilled morals and lessons for all ages of youths.   Eric Samuel Timm i...

Business To Business Gathering

Local Youth Spend Summer Helping Others

While summer vacation is a time for kids to take a break and have fun, youth from St. Marcus Church in Clear Lake and the Church of St. Luke and Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater spent part of their time off...

Clear Lake Twp. Reviews Variances And Estimates During Sept. Meeting

During their meeting Tuesday night, the Clear Lake Township Board of Supervisors discussed their nearly-completed history book and reviewed variance requests and road work estimates.    History Book Supervisor B...

Small Increase For Grrl Budget

More than 70% of the Great River Regional Library’s (GRRL) annual budget comes from county support, and Sherburne County residents are getting a good return on their investment.   That was the message from GRRL ...