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...

Twp. Handles Citizen Concerns At Board Meeting

A nearly two-hour Becker Township Board meeting was held March 16 and the board discussed citizen concerns, a CUP issue, roads, special interest money and the retiring of their township attorney.   Residential I...

Law Library Offers Free Legal Assistance

Residents of Sherburne County looking for legal assistance have a valuable tool right at their fingertips - and it’s free.   The Sherburne County Law Library, located on the second floor of the Government Center...

Schrader, After 35 Years, Retires

After 35 years of service, a Clear Lake firefighter is retiring.   Assistant Chief Steve Schrader began his career with the Clear Lake Fire Dept. in 1980 after his parents moved to Central Minnesota in 1971. Sch...

County Balks At Lid Process

After an hour-long workshop last week, the Sherburne County Board decided it wasn’t their responsibility to take the next step  to establish a Lake Improvement District (LID) for the Briggs Lake Chain.   Dan Mer...