Big Lake A Yellow Ribbon Community
Big Lake received official notification Thursday that it has been approved to be declared a Beyond The Yellow Ribbon community. “My heart is bursting with joy that we will be able to show our appreciation to o...
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Probation Transitions To County Run System
July 1, the Sherburne County Probation Dept. took over supervision of 864 adult felons that had previously been supervised by the Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (DOC). It was the result of a transition by the ...
Natural Gas Surpasses Coal As Biggest U.S. Electricity Source
In a recent national and local story, natural gas has surpassed the use of coal as the #1 leading energy providing resource in the nation. This is due to the increased production of North American gas and new re...
County Promoting Business Education
One of the county’s goals from its Economic Development Strategic Plan is to collaborate with public agencies and private partners to help economic growth throughout the county. In recent weeks, Assistant Admi...
Bridge Out Along Co. Rd. 24 In Becker
Construction on the Co. Rd. 24 bridge from Rolling Ridge Rd. to Lobelia Street began July 27 and is expected to be finished sometime by late Fall. Work on the replacement of the bridge is located on the east s...
Bridgeview Residents Still Not Seeing Action On Flooding Issues
A Bridgeview resident, identified only as Mr. Johnson, attended last monday’s Becker Twp. Board meeting to get answers on the development’s flooding issues. A number of residents in Bridgeview Addition have be...
New Food Co Op Gaining Members Daily
As word spreads, more and more area residents are expressing an interest in a new food co-op that has yet to open its doors. On Monday alone, the Elk River Food Co-op (ERA) gained six new members, according to ...
Notice Of Decision To Revise And Update The Sherb Co. Local Water Management Plan
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution on July 7th, 2015 requiring the update and revision of the Sherburne Local Water Management Plan as authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 1...
Sherburne Swcd Provides Buffer Legislation Update
In June of this year, Gov. Dayton signed into law a new buffer initiative aimed at enhancing protection of Minnesota’s waters. The buffer initiative will help protect the state’s water resources from erosion an...
Becker Man Dies Tuesday In 2 Car Crash
Charles P. Maurer, 54, of Becker was killed Tuesday evening when his 2006 Dodge Caravan was t-boned by a Ford F-150 pickup truck at the intersection of Co. Rd. 11 and Hwy. 10. Maurer and his 10 year old daught...
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