Ais Report Going To County In June

Tiffany Determan of the Sherburne County ASCS office reported last week her office will be forwarding to the county in June a plan for spending state grant funds on aquatic invasive species plant projects.   Det...

Nursing Home Getting High Marks

The CentraCare Health – Monticello Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Formerly known as the Monticello-Big Lake Nursing Home, it has recently been awarded a...

Foley Teen Dies Friday In Accident

A Foley teen was killed Friday evening as a result of a two vehicle crash in Sherburne County.  Jade Posterick, 16, was travelling west on Co. Rd. 62 at the intersection of County Road 20 in Palmer Township at a...

Businesses Joining Safe Ride Program

The Hwy. 10 corridor in Sherburne County has been recognized as one of the highest accident areas in the state.   And those accidents increase during summer months when activities, and nights out at the bar, inc...

Baloun Gives 2014 Annual Report

Becker Police Chief Brent Baloun gave his annual report for 2014 at last month’s city council meeting.   Citations issued in 2014 were up 857 from the previous year. Baloun’s officers issued 1,914 warnings for t...

Experience, Fresh Ideas Spark New Real Estate Company

Haller Realty is the new “kid” in town when it comes to real estate but they certainly are not without skill and knowledge. They recently opened their doors to a new office in Becker and look to expand their bra...

School Art Show Pulls A Crowd

The annual Becker Public Schools District Art Show drew a large audience to the opening night reception hosted by the Becker Public Library Thursday night.  The show includes nearly 100 artworks from all four di...

Farm Friends Barn Gets Business Plan

Local officials had two opportunities to hear the results of an effort by three St. Cloud State University students to create a business and marketing plan designed to move the Farm Friends Barn project into the...

Aliens Are Landing At Bhs!

A Sunny Day To ‘Touch A Truck’

Bright sunshine and warm temperatures greeted the attendees at the 2015 “Touch a Truck” event at the Becker Community Center last Saturday morning, ensuring a steady stream of kids of all ages to take a look ins...