Audit Discussed At Becker Council

Most of Tuesday’s Becker City Council meeting focused on a presentation of the 2014 audited financial statements.   2014 Audit Mark Ebensteiner of Abdo, Eick & Meyers gave the presentation which included han...

Kari, Yellow Ribbon People Get ‘Shout Out’

Becker was graced with Kari Westby and her family whom are a military family. Kari was part of the Anoka Beyond the Yellow Ribbon when she wanted to have one here in her home town.“There are so many members of t...

Purple Up!

Palmer Board Mulls Runoff Project

A discussion of a proposal by the Briggs Lake Chain Association for a water run-off containment project on a property in the township, an update on the proposed Lake Improvement District (LID) and a report on th...

Bhs Hosts State Leadership Convention

A group of 350 students and their advisors from around the state converged on Becker High School last weekend for the annual Minnesota Association of Honor Societies/Minnesota Association of Student Councils (MA...

Becker Lions And Backpack Buddies Hosting Pancake Breakfast

The Becker Lion’s Club and the Becker Backpack Buddies will host a pancake breakfast, silent auction and free biometric screening (no fasting needed) on Sun., April 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Becker Communi...

Sons Of The American Legion Chapter Sworn In

The Clear Lake American Legion Post 354 conducted the official swearing-in ceremony for its new chapter of the Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) Tuesday night at the Palmer Town Hall.  The program included re...

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge: A Gem In Our Own Backyard

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Next week's issue to learn more about the Oak Savanna Learning Center and upcoming activities at the Refuge.)   The St. Francis River snakes through the tall grasses and budding bushes. A cluster...

County Adds Child Protection Investigator

Because of new state guidelines, the Sherburne County Board last week approved the addition of a new Child Protection Investigator in the Health & Human Services (HHS) Dept.   After media coverage last year ...

County Focusing On Employee, Public Safety

On Dec. 14, 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza fatally shot 20 children and six adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.   That event led to increased security measures in schools and public...