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Palmer Board Mulls Runoff Project

A discussion of a proposal by the Briggs Lake Chain Association for a water run-off containment project on a property in the township, an update on the proposed Lake Improvement District (LID) and a report on th...

Bhs Hosts State Leadership Convention

A group of 350 students and their advisors from around the state converged on Becker High School last weekend for the annual Minnesota Association of Honor Societies/Minnesota Association of Student Councils (MA...

Becker Lions And Backpack Buddies Hosting Pancake Breakfast

The Becker Lion’s Club and the Becker Backpack Buddies will host a pancake breakfast, silent auction and free biometric screening (no fasting needed) on Sun., April 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Becker Communi...

Sons Of The American Legion Chapter Sworn In

The Clear Lake American Legion Post 354 conducted the official swearing-in ceremony for its new chapter of the Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) Tuesday night at the Palmer Town Hall.  The program included re...

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge: A Gem In Our Own Backyard

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Next week's issue to learn more about the Oak Savanna Learning Center and upcoming activities at the Refuge.)   The St. Francis River snakes through the tall grasses and budding bushes. A cluster...

County Adds Child Protection Investigator

Because of new state guidelines, the Sherburne County Board last week approved the addition of a new Child Protection Investigator in the Health & Human Services (HHS) Dept.   After media coverage last year ...

County Focusing On Employee, Public Safety

On Dec. 14, 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza fatally shot 20 children and six adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.   That event led to increased security measures in schools and public...

Get To Know Your Local Conservation District

Across the United States, nearly 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts—almost one in every county—are helping local people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and other natural resources. The Sherbu...

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