Robotics On A Stick

Sept. 2, The Becker High School Robotics Team 4607 attended the "Great Minnesota Get Together" with the goal of educating people on the topic of robotics. The small crew of students (Kami Ziebarth, Jessie Charbo...

So Happy To Be Back To School

HAPPY FEET. Dance was in the air as the public address speakers blasted "Celebrate" by "Kool and the Gang" as students headed for their first day of class at Becker Intermediate School Thursday morning. ...

Clearview Hosts ‘Welcome Back’ Evening

Staff and teachers were on hand Tuesday afternoon for the first-ever “Welcome Back” event at Clearview Elementary School in Clear Lake.   Delays in the massive construction project at the school this summer had ...

Sun Breaks Through For Becker Baptist Church Carnival

A rainy Wednesday morning seemed about to doom the annual Becker Baptist Church Carnival, but church staff persevered and the skies yielded a bright and sunny afternoon for the event, which has been a harbinger ...

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...