Freih Saying Goodbye To Grafia

After 14 years at the helm of the Great River Faith In Action (GRAFIA), Denice Freih is stepping down from her duties as executive director due to recent health issues.   Denice officially made the announcement ...

Clouds Over Sherco Clearing

Members of the Becker Area Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday afternoon at the BCC with a special presentation on the future of Sherco in Becker.   Greg Chamberlain and Mark Osendorf of Xcel Energy were present t...

Clearview Students Take Pledge With Unity Tree

Students at Clearview Elementary created a unity tree together as part of October’s bullying prevention awareness month.   Throughout the month students participated in kindness, acceptance and inclusion activit...

Estate Planning Important At Any Age

Estate planning is an important undertaking for all adults, however most people haven’t given it much thought let alone taken steps to put a plan into place.    There are many reasons why estate planning is impo...

Despite Fire, Grrl Is Serving The Community

At a community partners meeting last week at the Oak Savanna Learning Center, Great River Regional Library (GRRL) Executive Director Karen Pundsack gave an update on the status of the main library branch in St. ...

Five Residents Running For Clear Lake City Council

The Clear Lake City Council has four positions open for Tuesday’s election; mayor, two four-year terms and one two-year special term. Five residents are running for the positions.   Tim Goenner Mayor Tim Goenner...

Riders Helping Homeless Veterans

The Clearwater Legion Riders are known for helping veterans and the community.   Their most recent event, the annual Homeless Veterans Run & Fundraiser, brought in more than $15,000 to help organizations tha...

Several Programs Scheduled For Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day is Friday and everyone is encouraged to get out and show their support for this country’s veterans at local events.   Becker In Becker, Becker High School and the Community Center will be holding a...

The Second Round Of Fire Safety Week Coloring Contest Winners

16 Bhs Students Sing At Abbey Church

Sixteen Becker High School Choir members were selected to attend the SSAA/TTBB Choral Festival sponsored by the American Choral Directors Association last Saturday,  at the campus of St. John's University.     T...