Cw Township Board Okays Rezoning, Cup

The Clearwater Township Board of Supervisors had a busy Monday evening, taking care of zoning issues.   The board recommended approval of a rezoning of 10 acres at Huber Ave. and Co. Rd. 104.   The lot is curren...

Area Students Compete At State Dance Tournament

Technical High School senior Nicole Cielinski and freshmen Kayann Hanisch, Anna Hanratty and Malea Miller were part of this year’s successful Tech Tigerettes dance team, who advanced to the Minnesota State High ...

Everyone Is Paying Taxes

Homeowners and businesses in Sherburne County have been very good about paying their property taxes over the years.   But according to the county auditor/treasurer’s year-end report, 2016 was exceptional.   Coll...

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Lynden Township

Stearns County District Court Judge Landwehr has dismissed the breach of contract lawsuit filed by Valorie LaBeau against Lynden Township and its board members. The lawsuit was filed after the board revoked LaBe...

Dayton Signs Bill For Sherco Power Plant

By passing Minnesota utilities regulators, Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill Tuesday allowing Xcel Energy to build a large natural gas-fired power plant in Becker. The bill was pioneered by Rep. Jim Newberger and S...

Celebrate Becker A Rousing Success!

Last Weekend’s Celebrate Becker event was aimed at “Bringing Community Together.”   Their aim was right on target.   “This new community-wide event — sponsored by the Becker Chamber — was a huge  success,” said ...

Diamond A Farm Is Leaving A Legacy Of Water Stewardship

Diamond A Farm, a family farm run by Lynn Ayers and her siblings, is making sure clean water is part of its legacy. Diamond A Farm recently received its certification through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Qua...

The Great Outdoors

Newberger’s Sherco Power Plant Bill Sent O Governor’s Desk

Friday, the Minnesota House of Representatives announced its concurrence with HF3 as amended by the Minnesota Senate, a bill facilitating the building of a natural-gas fired power plant to replace the two coal-f...

Koren Receives Cl Firefighter Of The Year Award

Clear Lake Fire Chief Ron Koren was recently awarded the Clear Lake Fire Dept.’s Firefighter of the Year, a distinction that goes to the person determined by peers to best exemplify the positive characteristics ...