Becker Chamber Holds Annual Meeting

The Becker Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at The History Center Wednesday, with about 35 members attending.   Three persons, Darin Bohlken, Faith in Action, Candyce Stang, Sherburne State Bank, and ...

Sherburne County Ranked On Factors That Affect Health

In comparison to counties throughout MN, Sherburne County ranked 39 for health outcomes and 35 for health factors, according to the 2015 County Health Rankings report released by Robert Wood Johnons Foundation a...

Sherburne Farmer Directs Funds To Becker Fire Dept.

The Becker Fire Dept. has received a $2,500 donation from Sherburne County farmer Joann Johnson and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help the organization pur...

Centra Care Clinic Recognized For Diabetes Care

CentraCare Clinic Becker, 12800 Rolling Ridge Road, was recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for its high-quality diabetes self-management education. The ADA Education Recognition effort is a vo...

A Great Weekend For Maple Syrup

Dozens of people turned out at Lake Maria State Park last weekend for what has become one of the most popular events at the park - the annual maple syrup program.   The weather was perfect - not only for the vis...

Job Fair Turnout Bigger Than Expected

The 11th Annual Central Minnesota Area Job Fair had a bigger turnout than expected, with about 75 businesses attending.   “It was up significantly from last year’s 38,” said Tim Zipoy.   Just a week ago, Zipoy w...

Alzheimer’s Group Takes Next Step

Following the successful kick-off event on March 10, the ACT on Alzheimer’s – Becker group met recently to consolidate plans for the next steps in making Becker a “dementia-friendly community” in the future, acc...

Spring Is On The Way!

Santiago Church Hosts Star Gazing Party

When overcast weather last Monday night forced the rescheduling of Becker Community Education’s Starwatch Party with WCCO meteorologist Mike Lynch, director Michelle Peacock had to scramble to find an alternate ...

Indoor Log Rolling Coming To Becker

The ancient sport of log rolling is being modernized, and Becker residents may have an opportunity to try the modern version for themselves if a plan in the Becker Community Ed. department becomes reality.   Mod...