Co. Rd. 11 Closure

Police Arrest Two, But Mailbox Thefts Still On The Rise

The Becker Police and Sherburne County Drug Task Force have arrested two people in the area of Jenkins and Monroe Streets involving theft of mail Tuesday.    The names and identities of the suspects have not bee...

Work Continuing On Bnsf Project

Work has begun on the second line of tracks being built through the heart of Big Lake this week with the closing of Co. Rd. 43 South.   Crews have begun tearing out the crossing in preparation for Burlington Nor...

County Backing Acucraft Relocation, Expansion

The Sherburne County Board held a public hearing last week as the first step in applying for a $100,000 grant to help Acucraft rebuild.   Acucraft is a custom fireplace manufacturer that was located west on Hwy....

Survey: Most Drivers Happy With County Dvs

Drivers often complain about waiting on long lines at the Dept. of Vehicle Services (DVS) when it’s time to obtain or renew a license.   But a recent survey of the DVS at the Sherburne County Government Center s...

Insurance, Road Studies, Budgets And Levies Discussed At Clear Lake

Two resolutions, an ordinance, insurance renewal, budget and a road gap study were a few of the items discussed at Tuesday’s Clear Lake City Council meeting.   Insurance Renewal Ron Mumm of Liberty Insurance ran...

Area Clinics And Providers Gain Top Ratings In The Nation

CentraCare Clinic sites in Becker and St. Joseph ranked in the top 10 % of family medicine clinics in patient satisfaction according, to the national Press Ganey database.   Also, five CentraCare Clinic physicia...

Centra Care Monticello’s Healing Garden Dedicaiton Celebration

CentraCare Health – Monticello’s Healing Garden was created to provide a peaceful place for patients, care center residents, family members and staff to enjoy the calm that nature brings. Through generous commun...

Rep. Jim Newberger

Now that fall is days away, I need to fill you in on a few happenings.   Palmer Days Parade. Our last parade of the season is coming this Sat., Sept. 12th. Palmer Days. Line up 11am in the field behind the towns...

Golf Advisory Board Brings Good News To Workshop

At Tuesday’s Executive Session workshop, the Becker City Council got to finally hear from the newly-formed golf advisory board after months of them meeting. Mayor Lefty Kleis had been wrangling to get some sort ...