‘Cinderella’ In Rehearsal At Bhs

The strong musical tradition continues at Becker High School as students and staff are deep into the rehearsal phase of the musical “Cinderella,” which will debut as the first production on the stage in the new ...

‘Bullying Has Consequences’ Prosecutor Warns

Bullying in schools can have long-lasting consequences for both the victims and the perpetrators, Sherburne County Juvenile Prosecutor Victoria Powell told an audience of Becker Middle School students last Frida...

Development, Budgets, Sherco Addressed At Becker Candidates Forum

Economic development, current budgets, Sherco and the golf course were four topics addressed at a candidates forum Tuesday in Becker.   Sponsored by the Becker Area Chamber of Commerce, the event at Becker High ...

Halloween Decor Galore!

State Seeing More Absentee Ballots

Minnesota lawmakers have made it easier for residents to vote this year.   Under the new “no excuse” law, the state now allows voters to cast an absentee ballot without the need to prove they won’t be able to ge...

Three Incumbents Seek School Board Seats

Three incumbent members of the Becker Board of Education are unopposed in their quest for new three-year terms in Tuesday’s election.  Their responses to the “Citizen” election questionnaire are published below,...

County Pushing To Expand Broadband

One of the county’s initiatives in its new strategic plan is to expand broadband service throughout Sherburne County.   In July, with the help of the Blandin Foundation, the county distributed a survey to busine...

Rake The Town Is More Than Just Raking Yards

It’s called “Rake the Town” but to the many volunteers and the staff at Faith in Action,  it’s way more pertinent than that.   “It’s getting out, dedicating a few hours for people in need, connect with them and ...

History Center Program Honors Volunteer

The Sherburne History Center (SHC) hosted an appreciation dinner for its volunteers Tuesday evening.  The event also included the annual meeting for the organization, and a presentation on the roles played by Mi...

Clearview Renovations To Begin Soon

Authorization of a call for bids on the Phase One renovations planned for Clearview Elementary School in Clear Lake was on the agenda at the regular meeting of the St. Cloud Board of Education this week, accordi...