The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a summary of significant 2024 accomplishments that advanced the DNR’s mission of working with Minnesotans to conserve and manage the state’s natural res...
It’s that time of the year again when the Patriot re-visits some of the top stories we featured in the 2024 calendar year.General NewsA year after detecting a leak of tritiated water from its Monticello Nuclear ...
It was a busy and productive time for the Sherburne County Board in 2024. The board approved hundreds of agenda items throughout the year, and below are a few of those decisions the board made in 2024.The board ...
Outgoing Becker Police Chief Brent Baloun was honored last week as Pebble Creek hosted a retirement party for the chief who has served 18 years in the City of Becker.Baloun will be officially retired at the end ...
In the 12/21/2024 edition of the Patriot, it was noted there were a couple of errors in the article regarding the Clear Lake City special (not emergency) meeting. It was brought to this reporter’s attention that...
The meeting of the Becker City Council had an emotional ending on Tues., Dec. 17. Mayor Tracy Bertram wrapped up her mayoral duties of leading the council by giving a heartfelt closing statement. She began that...
Lt. Commander Heather M. Hoglund has been promoted to Captain in the California Highway Patrol. Effective January 1, 2025, Hoglund will begin as Captain in the Moorpark, California office. Ironically, she was re...
Becker’s Oakwood Church will be hosting “Drive Through” produce events for the upcoming winter months.The first one is slated for January 8 at 10:30 a.m. until noon or until all food is gone.When one arrives Oak...
