Miller commits to Clemson
Ayla Miller, BLHS junior, has verbally committed to Clemson University on a full ride athletic scholarship to continue her gymnastics and academic career. Miller is a level 10 gymnast at Twin City Twisters in Ch...
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Santiago Lions annual Trunk or Treat a huge success
The Santiago Lions hosted their annual Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 26 at Santiago Ballpark. The event was a big hit. Warm weather likely contributed to a huge turn out. One hundred and seventy children att...
Meet the Candidates: Thursday’s forum well attended
Local candidates participated in the “Becker Meet the Candidates” event hosted by the Becker Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Becker High School. The TLC room was filled with more than 50 people who ...
County adopts AI policy
With the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sherburne County has instituted a policy to guide how county employees, volunteers and contractors use it safely and responsibly.During their last meeting, t...
Driver in high-speed fatal crash sentenced to 9+ years
An Avon man has been sentenced to 9 years, 8 months in prison for causing a fatal crash in August 2023 near Clear Lake.Hunter Buckentine, 24, previously pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide and criminal...
Into Africa: Safari to Kenya an up-front view to world famous animals
(Editor’s Note: Former West Sherburne Tribune and Citizen Editor Gary W. Meyer recently returned from a Sept. 6-20 visit to six Kenya, Africa wild game reserves and national parks, the idea being to get up close...
Lake Maria State Park to close during special hunt Dec. 6-8
Lake Maria State Park will be closed to all visitors for a special hunt in December:Dec. 6-8, Muzzleloader HuntThe purpose for the hunt is to prevent overpopulation of deer and to protect other resources.“An ove...
Correction: Facility $10 million less
In last week’s city council story, Big Lake Superintendent Tim Truebenbach explained the three upcoming ballot questions. When referencing question 3, this reporter wrote that it asks for $39 million when in fa...
United Way addresses Big Lake City Council
Heidi Wells, Office Administrative Assistant at the Sherburne County Area United Way joined the Big Lake City Council on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. With the full council present, Wells took time during the op...
Baldwin says goodbye to SCAT
On October 16, the Sherburne County Association of Townships (SCAT) said goodbye to Baldwin Twp. Having incorporated into a city, this is the last SCAT meeting in which Baldwin was eligible to participate. Tom R...
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