117 Students Experience Nyc Culture

The Becker High School 11th/12th grade band and choir members traveled to New York City,  March 23-28 and came home with spectacular memories, educational opportunities and a new appreciation for culture. One hu...

Backpack Program Provides Food For Schoolchildren On Weekends

For some children, school breakfasts and lunches are their most reliable source of meals, so when the weekend comes around they may go hungry. These are the kids Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater aims to hel...

Fighting Hunger

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Clearview Youth As Resources Group Benefits Communities

Tomorrow’s future leaders and volunteers are making a difference in our community today through a St. Cloud Area School District 742 program called Youth as Resources.   Youth as Resources (YAR) encourages youth...

Sprinkler And Coolant Systems Discussed In Palmer

Members of Palmer Twp. met recently to discuss roads and signs, a sprinkler system, a coolant system and clean-up day.   Sprinkler System Mitch Hoefer received three bids for putting in a sprinkler system at the...

Wright Co. To Refinance $40m In Jail Bonds

 The Wright County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved the sale of $40,960,000 in Series 2017A Jail Refunding Bonds.   The resolution passed by the board authorized Ehlers and Associates to assist the county...

Libraries Seeking More State Funding

Two pieces of legislation that could help support the Great River Regional Library may not succeed in getting through with state lawmakers.   Karen Pundsack, GRRL Director, said neither have made it into any of ...

Study Shows Arts Have $2 Billion Impact In Mn

There’s been a lot of emphasis on creating industrial, service, retail, healthcare and manufacturing jobs in Minnesota.   But what many Minnesotans don’t think of when they look at jobs are creative careers.    ...

Don’t Feed The Bears!

After hearing the recent news of a mountain lion or large feline roaming the neighborhoods of Becker, Kevin and Melody Gradin of Becker Twp. contacted the Citizen-Tribune this week to report their encounter with...