A Pretty Good Year At The County

County government had a new look in 2014 with new Administrator Steve Taylor, who had been hired in November of 2013.   Under Taylor’s direction, the county stepped up its commitment for economic development in ...

2014: That’s Entertainment!

The theme of 2014 could well have been “That’s Entertainment,” as a number of major projects came to fruition in the area in the past 12 months, along with a series of other interesting events and activities.   ...

Holiday Fund Hosts Second Annual Christmas Dinner

The Becker Community Holiday Fund hosted its second annual Community Christmas Dinner at the Becker Community Center on Christmas Day, with a complete dinner provided to all attendees free of charge from 11 a.m....

Winter Fun!

Year In Review: 2014's Biggest Moments

As the clock inches closer to 2015, the Citizen staff has decided to look back at some of 2014's biggest moments from our archives. General News-January Gina Hugo from Sherburne County visited the Clear Lake Cit...

All I Want For Christmas

Lpi Gives Life Saving Gift During Holiday Season

The newest addition to the Becker Fire Dept. will bring life-saving benefits to the crew without taking up any room on the seats of the trucks and doesn’t require an office or a locker.   The BFD recently receiv...

Safe Cab Pilot Program Saves Lives

Sherburne County and local businesses are taking part in a pilot program to keep people safe from drunk drivers during the holidays.   The Safe Cab Program helps bar patrons get a ride home if they’ve been out ...

Hhs To Increase Daycare Visits

Sherburne County Health & Human Services (HHS) will be increasing its visits to licensed family childcare facilities.   The decision was made after the number of cases dropped over the past few years. That a...

Becker Legion Names Essay Contest Winner

The Becker Middle School Holiday talent show included a salute to U.S. Armed Forces personnel past and present with the naming of the winner of the 2014 essay contest sponsored by Becker American Legion Post 193...