County Government Had A Busy 2017

2017 saw some big changes in Sherburne County Government. The biggest story continues to be the Government Center Expansion project, which started late in 2016 and is expected to be completed in 2019.   In April...

Looking Back On 2017

Goodbye 2017. Hello 2018. It’s time again to look back over 2017 at the events that shaped the year. Here we’ve chosen stories that had the most impact -- or received the most attention.   General News Dork. Ne...

Oakwood Church Brings Christ To Christmas

Oakwood Church in Becker featured their eighth annual Journey to Bethlehem live nativity this week in the parking lot of Becker Furniture World. Pastor Gerry Bass and his host of congregants braved the elements ...

Sherburne County Sheriff’s Capt. Bob Stangler

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Santa Stops By Young At Heart Event

Santa Claus stopped by the monthly Young at Heart event Thursday, bringing treats and presents for all.   Along with card playing and lunch, attendees at this month’s event also enjoyed a Christmas carol sing-a-...

Memories Of Christmas’ Past

There’s no better Christmas gift than good memories. Recently area residents shared some of their favorites.   Elaine Paumen remembers Clearwater Christmas’ past. For years the business people would put up a Chr...

Don’t Forget

Cw Town Board Awards Chip Sealing Contract

The Clearwater Township Board  Supervisors has awarded the contract for chip sealing of 160th Street, Evans Ave. and Fillmore Ave. to Astech Inc.   Astech offered two alternatives in its bid, either two layers o...

Oakwood Church Looking To New Location

The Becker Twp. Board met Monday to discuss general maintenence bids, residential concerns, joint planning updates, roads and engineering, and other miscellaneous agenda and non-agenda items.   The meeting concl...