House Dilemma Irriatates Owner

A Becker Twp. man is involved in a sticky home construction dilemma and it appears it might not be settled very quickly.   He left the BeckerTwp. meeting Monday hot under the collar because until legal process i...

Becker Police Dept. Gains 2 New Members

The two newest members of the Becker Police Dept. became official Tuesday evening, being sworn into office at the Becker City Council meeting. Cody Siebert (left) was pinned by his father, Todd, while Tom Gunder...

Community Solar Garden Iup Requested At Clear Lake Township Meeting

On the agenda for the Clear Lake Township meeting this week was county zoning updates, a request for a community solar garden interim use permit (IUP) and a building variance request.   Novel Energy Solutions Wi...

Centra Care Closing Acute Care Unit

CentraCare Health - Monticello is closing its 10-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation unit in September.   Last week at a special public hearing, the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital District Board voted unanimously t...

Lynden Township Receives Truck Terminal Complaint

The Lynden Township Board discussed a complaint received concerning the truck terminal at Blaine Brothers during their recent meeting.    Motor vehicle repair is permitted in the industrial district they’re loca...

City Approves Rehab Of Community Center

The Becker City Council Tuesday approved an expenditure of $572,608 for the purchase of a new dehumidification unit for the Becker Community Center, including a portion of the BCC roof and engineering fees.   Th...

Cw City To Get Water & Sewer Rate Study

The Clearwater City Council Monday voted to move ahead with a water and sewer rate study at a cost of $9,500.   Administrator Kevin Kress said he discussed the idea with Minnesota Rural Water Association after r...

Local 4 H Club Gears Up For Wright County Fair

The Wright County Fair is coming up quickly, and the Clearwater/Clear Lake 4H club, Kicking Clovers, is gearing up to compete.   Kicking Clovers is led by Key Leader Kristine Sylvester, and includes members Kall...

Intersection Plan Brought To Council

The MnDOT plans a major reconstruction of the Sherburne Avenue-Hwy 10 intersection in 2018 with what will be called a “reduced conflict intersection.” Three MnDOT officials met with the Becker City Council for ...

Becker Police Held A “Sting”