Used Book Sale to Benefit SHC

The Sherburne History Center in Becker is once again having their annual used book sale August 23 and 24 during regular business hours, Friday 10am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-4pm. Get some great deals on popular fict...

Big Lake woman designs downtown Fargo mural

Former Big Laker Elaine Smith is hard at work designing and painting a large mural on a downtown property in Fargo, ND. Her mural is a depiction of downtown Fargo’s Dike East River Park, with the vantage point o...

Ribbon cutting ceremony well attended

A slow, drizzling rain did not dampen the spirits of the many people who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly opened Kwik Trip in Becker, MN on Thurs., Aug. 1, 2024.  Mayor Tracy Bertram, Council Me...

Night to Unite bonds communities

Several Night to Unite gatherings occurred Tuesday in Becker, Big Lake and surrounding communities.Night to Unite is a nationwide, annual event that offers residents a unique opportunity to get to know their nei...

Clear Lake council continues Fire Department changes

Monday evening’s Clear Lake City Council meeting was dominated by a variety of motions pertaining to the Clear Lake Fire Department.Council took unanimous action (member Chad Nelson abstained as he is a firefigh...

Walz chosen as VP candidate for Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate, adding a Midwestern state executive to the Democratic ticket as the party gears up to hold onto key northe...

There was fun for everyone at Clearwater’s Heritage Festival

The second annual newly revamped Clearwater Heritage Festival was a huge success, with people attending events all over the city throughout the weekend.The fun actually started Wednesday night, with local histor...

Big Lake ElementarySchools recognized by MDE

Both of Big Lake Elementary Schools — Liberty Elementary and Independence Elementary STEM — were recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) for their successful implementation of the Positive Beha...

Lupulin Brewing announces closure of Sioux Falls Taproom

Lupulin Brewing Company announces that its Sioux Falls Taproom on Shirley Avenue will not renew its lease. While this location will cease operations on October 31, 2024, Lupulin Brewing will remain committed to ...

Trump fever hits St. Cloud