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...
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...
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...
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...
Many communities along railroad tracks have asked their local government to help with noise issues by creating quiet zones, where train operators are instructed not to blow their whistles at crossings. Last ye...
Dr. Ken Holmen, new CEO of CentraCare Health, visited the hospital in Monticello Tuesday to meet with staff and civic leaders in the community. About 20 people attended the meeting, including Big Lake Mayor Raea...
The Becker Robotics Team (dba: The Coalition of Independent Students #4607) will be competing in the 2015 North Star Regionals at Mariucci Arena on the U. of M. campus Thurs. April 2 through Sat., April 4th. ...
The Sherburne History Center had a good night last Saturday, raising a record $2,100 at their fund-raiser at the Carousell Works in Big Lake, reports Executive Director Mike Brubaker. On hand for the evening a...
The staff at the Elk River USDA/Farm Service Agency office welcomed area agricultural operators and area residents this week with coffee, cookies and volumes of information as they joined the national celebratio...
Chilly temperatures did not discourage area youngsters from taking part in the annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” at the Becker Community Center Saturday morning. After enjoying the traditional pancakes,...
