County To Update Tobacco Ordinance

Sherburne County businesses that sell tobacco products will be subject to a more stringent ordinance in the near future.   Tuesday, at a commissioners workshop, County Attorney Kathleen Heaney presented a revise...

Solar Eclipse To Occur Aug. 21

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following has been provided this newspaper by Maria Hed, science teacher at Becker Public Schools.)    It’s called The Great American Eclipse and it is coming soon to Minnesota.  (The last ti...

Haitian Hustle 5k Coming Back For 7th Year

Becker’s annual Haitian Hustle 5k is a fun run to benefit families in Haiti.   Ever since its inception in 2010, hundreds of runners and walkers hit the streets of Becker to raise money to cover the educational ...

Newberger Seeks Klobuchar Seat

Rep. Jim Newberger of Becker, representing Minnesota House District 15B, announced this week he will seek the Republican endorsement for U.S. Senate in the 2018 election.   He says he is looking forward to the e...

6 Area Parties Participate In Night To Unite

Becker’s Night to Unite (formerly National Night Out) is an annual event when neighbors throughout the city (state and country) gather to get to know one another and promote community safety.   Hot dogs, burgers...

‘Face The Fear’ Fundraiser Has Double Meaning

Pastor David Hibbison, of Clearwater, took a leap of faith and ‘faced the fear’ July 9 when he and his son, Josh, jumped out of a plane to raise money for his ministry, New Life in Christ.   ‘Face the Fear’ came...

Clear Lake Neighborhood Takes Part In National Night Out

The Hunter Lake Bluffs neighborhood in Clear Lake held their fifth annual National Night Out event Tuesday, with approximately 40 residents coming out to take part.   Begun in 1984, National Night Out is an annu...

Wright County Fair Kicks Off Festivities!

5 K To Lead Off Heritage Days Fun

This year’s Clearwater Heritage Days activities on Saturday are limited compared to recent years.    But the annual 5k run/walk will be going on as scheduled.   The event originally started and ended at Sportsma...

Rejoice Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary

  Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. As part of its celebration, the church is hosting an evening of musical entertainment Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. featuring F...