The cities of Becker, Big Lake, Elk River, Princeton and Zimmerman have been partnering with the Sherburne Soil & Water Conservation District and the U of M Minnesota Tree Care Advocate Program on a pilot pr...
A well that is not in use, (sometimes referred to as an "abandoned" well) can be a potential threat to health, safety, and the environment. Wells that are no longer used may be buried or forgotten. Often they ...
With the snip of a ribbon the new $17.4 million Hwy 24 Mississippi River bridge in Clearwater was officially completed Wednesday, ahead of MnDOT’s originally projected fall opening. Construction began in August ...
Almost 50 riders from the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) gathered in Clearwater Twp. last weekend to compete against each other and raise money for a good cause. “All the proceeds from this weekend...
It’s been a busy year for road construction in Sherburne County, but good weather has helped projects move along without as much disruption as in some rainy years. The biggest project in Big Lake was reconditi...
The Clearwater City Council decided Monday it wasn’t necessary to add more than $100,000 to the city’s levy to increase its police protection. After a 30-minute discussion with representatives from the Wright...
Sherburne County is in the process of developing a new logo and slogan, and county officials would like public input to help guide them. Last month, the county hired Switchboard Advertising to update the count...
Three local teachers held a camp in Becker this past week with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Brittney Topliff and Crystal Vanark, both life science education majors at SCSU and S...
Faith Lutheran of Becker was able to partner with Mary of the Visitation Big Lake/Becker to provide a week of VBS to children in the Becker area. “We were happy to provide a non-denominational environment for...
The Becker City Council took just 24 minutes to conduct business Tuesday, covering solicitor code changes, amending the fee schedule and choosing a vendor to construct a new electronic sign at city hall. Elect...
