County Approves Lobbyist Hiring

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners Tuesday agreed to a six-month lobbyist to solicit federal funding for local projects.   David Turch met with the commissioners last week, making his pitch for his serv...

Tax Rates Fall Again In 2015

Market values for residential properties across Sherburne County continued to increase in 2015.   That means lower tax rates this year.   A report released this month by the Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer’s ...

County Considering Hiring A Lobbyist

Sherburne County is looking into having its own lobbyist in Washington.   Last week, Lobbyist David Turch offered a proposal to have his firm  provide lobbying services for the county.   David Turch and Associat...

Becker Safety Camp Overflowing This Year

A group of 100 youngsters gathered in the Becker High School field house last Friday for the annual Safety Camp, possibly the largest number of enrollees in the history of the program, according to organizer Mic...

Prom 2015 Held In ‘Enchanted Forest’

Just over 300 students and guests took part in the Grand March last Saturday afternoon in the Becker High School gymnasium as Prom 2015 was celebrated around the theme of the “Enchanted Forest.”  Trees both aliv...

Becker Celebrates Military Kids Day

The Becker Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization hosted a program honoring the children of serving military members last Saturday morning at the Becker Community Center.  The activities included food, treats, a ...

Space Aliens Landing At Bhs

Cast and crew are keeping their eyes on the skies as they prepare to open “The Aliens Are Coming!,” a comic farce by Tim Kelly that will close out the theatre season at Becker High School with a three-day run be...

Breakfast Fundraiser

Early Season Yields Little Concern For Dry Conditions

With bright days and warm weather cooperating, farmers are off to a surprising early start this year.   Alan Peterson owns and operates his farm in Clear Lake, just off Co. Rd. 16. Peterson and his son Ryan harv...

City Looking At Revitalizing Hwy. 10 Corridor

The City of Becker is developing a vision and framework plan to guide them towards the transformation of the Hwy. 10/1st St. corridor.   City Planner Therese Haffner presented the project to council a few weeks ...