Rain Causing Ditch Flooding

Sherburne County has dozens of ditches that help drain thousands of acres of property throughout the county. But with all the rain this year, lots of those ditches have been filled with water. Spring thaw combin...

Students Finish Bhs Plaza Project

A group of 13 students and volunteers from the area have completed the first part of a reconstruction project on the enclosed plaza area between Becker High School and the Middle School this week, according to B...

Freedom Day Festivites

“Freedom Days” Enjoys Picture Perfect Weather

After rainstorm after rainstorm, last Saturday provided perfect weather for the annual Freedom Days parade, the jewel in the crown of the week-long Freedom Days celebration in Becker.  A steady stream of floats,...

Legion Conducts Flag Retirement Ceremony

Members of the Becker American Legion Post 193 gathered at the Legion Hall Monday afternoon to conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony.  The post gathers flags that are not longer serviceable due to age, wear or dama...

Algae Suspected In Dog Death

Contact with blue-green algae toxins is suspected in the death of a dog last Sunday in Sherburne County, according to SWCD Water Resources Specialist Tiffany Determan.  The dog was in the water at Prairie Lake, ...

City Of Becker Looking To Bring High Speed Broadband To Industrial Park

The City of Becker — along with several public entities — have partnered with Sherburne County to collaborate with private sector entities to examine the need for development of broadband infrastructure. Last mo...

Township Has Hands Full With Flooding Issues

Flood concerns was the main topic of discussion during last week’s Becker Township board meeting. Resident Flooding Twp. Engineer Terrance VanderEyk showed original plans of elevation and flow design of Garbrian...

Dazzlers Host Dance Camp

The Becker dance team hosted the 5th Annual Becker Dazzlers Freedom Days Dance Camp this week.  Nine girls participated in a week filled with fun and games, dance, arts and crafts, and new friends at  Becker Cit...

2nd Annual Drive In Lunch