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Becker, Surrounding Areas Dealing With Bb Gun Hoodlum(S)

A spree of breaking car  windows erupted a few weeks ago during MEA week and the local police departments are no closer to solving the crimes than they were the morning after the incidents.   According to victim...

Sherco 1 & 2 Shutdown Part Of A Bigger Plan

Earlier this month, Xcel Energy announced its plans to shut down Sherco units 1 and 2 in Becker by 2026 as part of its transition to cleaner energy sources. Last week, Laura McCarten, regional vice president for...

County Planning Loan Program

Businesses in need of supplemental financing may be able to get a low interest loan through a revolving loan program being established by Sherburne County.   At county board a workshop earlier this month, Assist...

Clearview Anti Bully Campaign

County Looking To Diversify Economy

Sherburne County officials are taking steps to prepare for the eventual closing of the Sherco 1 & 2 power plants in Becker. Last week, Xcel announced both plants would close by 2026. In September, a group of...

Board Approves 2016 Fee Schedule

After a brief public hearing without public comment Tuesday, the Sherburne County Board approved the 2016 all services and fee schedule.   There were a few changes to the schedule. The biggest increases came in ...

Roelike, Monticello Vfw Donate Funds To Becker Food Shelf

A local man, Jim Roelike, has for years been going door-to-door at area businesses raising funds to help charitable causes.   This week, Roelike visited  Janet Boettcher and the Becker Food Shelf to hand them a ...

Solar Farm Looks To Be A Reality In Township

Roads, solar farms, ordinances and voting machines were all part of Tuesday’s Clear Lake Twp. Board meeting.   Road Report Engineer Terrance VanderEyk advised the board on potential township road projects for 20...

Bhs Robotics To Host Showcase

The Becker Robotics Booster Club will host its first-ever “All-district Robotics Meeting” in the Performing Arts Center at BHS Thurs., Oct. 29 beginning at 7 p.m., according to robotics coach Alex Jurek.  The pr...