Fall harvesting in Sherburne County

Terror Trail has something for everyone

The Thompson Terror Trail kicked off it’s opening weekend at 20201 215th Ave in Big Lake this past Friday, Oct. 10.  The first of three weekends.  Upcoming dates are as follows – Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and...

Santiago Lions host Community Breakfast

Santiago Township Hall was abuzz Sunday morning, October 5, as Santiago Lions members were busy making omelettes for people attending the community breakfast and bake sale. In addition to the build-your-own omel...

How the Grinch Stole Christmas : Announcing auditions for the beloved Christmas classic

NorthStar Arts will hold auditions for the fun and poignant tail about how a man with a heart “two sizes too small “ learns the true meaning of Christmas. Join them and be a part of the annual Christmas festivit...

Veterans honored with deserved meal

Road construction on Co Rd 5, Eagle Lake Road, did not deter veterans and their family and friends from attending the Annual Veterans Dinner hosted by Big Lake American Legion Post 147 and Big Lake American Legi...

RR crossing in Becker to close next week

ATTENTION – Hwy 10 and Liberty Lane closureBe aware next week as some road construction is slated to cause headaches for many commuters who cross the railroad tracks in Becker.The road crossing from Hwy. 10 to L...

Snyder inspires hundreds in speech at BHS

Amberley Snyder inspired and uplifted hundreds Oct. 1 at Becker High School as she spoke about her life’s work of faith and determination despite her paralyzation.Snyder spoke to Becker students during the day i...

Spud Run keeps rolling in 16th year

Back in 2009, Geoff Randall started the “Spud Run Motorcycle Ride” that was in conjunction with the Big Lake Spud Fest.  It started out small and has grown to over 200 riders that go each year.  The money that t...

Big Lake woman hurt in crash

A Big Lake woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday, Oct. 4, in Bock.At about 9:55 a.m., the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a collision on Hwy. 23 near Wall Avenue.According to the State Patrol, 62...

County Discusses Staff Compensation, Contracts, Policies

(Editor’s Note: The following information is a surmised compilation from the county’s last three meetings.)Staff CompensationThe board approved the 2026 compensation and county contributions for non-union employ...