County Sets Its Priorities

In an effort to promote countywide economic development and provide necessary services in a cost-effective manner, Sherburne County has developed a list of strategic priorities. The list is the culmination of mo...

New Home Numbers Continue To Increase

If an increase in new home construction is an indicator of an improving economy, then there are positive signs in some areas of Sherbrune County. As of the end of June, the City of Big Lake had already issued 17...

Clearwater Wildlife Area Honors Veterans

About 120 people from all over Central Minnesota gathered in a field of prairie grass in Clearwater Twp. last Wednesday evening to commemorate a special event. It was the dedication of the new 604-acre Minnesota...

Thrills And Laughter At Circus Night In Becker

As the older folk say, “You can’t go to the circus without enjoying a hot dog, cotton candy, and peanuts.”   The tradition certainly held true at the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus performances in Becker on W...

Forum Tells “The Truth” About Heroin And Substance Abuse

Federal and local law enforcement officers and substance abuse prevention specialists presented a community forum on the growing problem of heroin and prescription drug abuse in Minnesota in the auditorium at th...

Court Denies All Appeals In Palmer Variance Case

An order denying cross motions for summary judgment from all parties in a case involving a series of variances approved and denied by the Sherburne County Board of Adjustment (BOA) last year was filed in Sherbur...

Governor Wants Sherco Eliminated

Two weeks ago, Gov. Mark Dayton called for eliminating coal from the future of Minnesota’s energy production. He challenged a group of energy policy and business leaders to figure out a way to get the deed done ...

Pcwc Birdies & Bogeys Event Raises Over $4,000

The Pebble Creek Women’s Club Birdies & Bogeys for Becker Backpack Buddies Guest Day Event and Fundraiser was held July 22 at Pebble Creek Golf Club.  More than 75 ladies participated in the event which rais...

Becker Man Chosen To Fly With Blue Angels

A Becker man was chosen to become one of the newest members of the famed Blue Angels squadron. U.S. Marines Maj. Mark Hamilton was selected to be a C-130 demonstration pilot.   The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration...

Becker Chamber Golf Mixer