The Becker High School robotics team, officially known as the Coalition of Independent Students #4607 (aka CIS), began the school year with a victory in the Minnesota Robotics Invitational tournament last Saturd...
Any time law enforcement interacts with a citizen, there is a chance the encounter might not go smoothly. In some cases, those encounters might involve someone who is emotionally or mentally unstable, and it’s...
Sherburne County could soon be joining with three other counties to form an economic development district. At a workshop meeting with the county commissioners Wednesday, county economic specialist Dan Weber sa...
*Names in this article have been changed to ensure confidentiality. Kathleen used to live in fear. The verbal and physical abuse she endured as a victim of domestic violence included hitting, threats, and made...
The Becker City Council meeting commenced with Mayor Lefty Kleis asking for an apology from the public for his inexcusable behavior at last month’s meeting. Council Member Adam Oliver followed up Kleis’ comments...
The Becker Fire Dept. will be holding their annual open house Saturday (Oct. 11) at the fire hall. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s theme is, “Smoke Alarms Save Lives” and the fire fighte...
Xcel Energy Sherco plant employees recently welcomed a group from the Wounded Warrior Project for three days of bow hunting on plant property, according to Xcel media relations Rep. Patty Nystuen. It is the sec...
The Santiago Township Board approved a new three-year contract with the Becker Fire Dept. after some discussion at the regular board meeting Wednesday night. The board also continued to table action on a reques...
The Minnesota Military Family Tribute (MTF) is seeking items of correspondence from military veterans and their families for inclusion as part of the Story Stones that will be a part of the memorial park now und...
Approval of two new individual contracts, a review of the district financial history and a discussion of the 2015 levy certification were among the items on the agenda at the regular meeting of the Becker Board ...
