Local Tax Rates Up Again In 2014

Overall taxable market value in Sherburne County fell again in 2014 from $6,408,051,400 to $6,336,442,900. It was the fifth consecutive year of decline and is now lower than it was in 2006. As market values cont...

County Looking At 192k To Repair Atrium Roof

Sherburne County will be attempting to correct a water seepage problem in the Government Center’s atrium area that has persisted for almost 20 years. Last week, the board of commissioners approved a budget of $1...

“Day At The Museum”

Palmer Award

Students Reap Rewards From Lpi Book Program

Becker Middle School students were presented with gift bags and prizes at an assembly in the school’s media center Tuesday afternoon at the culmination of the annual Environmental Book Challenge sponsored by Lib...

Clear Lake Veteran On Honor Flight

When the Sun Country Airlines plane rolled up to the jet way at St. Cloud Regional Airport Tuesday night, it marked the end of a long and emotional day for 160 U.S. military veterans and their trip guides that b...

Haven Shelves Road Project

A decision to postpone any further action on a proposed road improvement project on 64th St. and 36th Ave. in the Sherwood West section, a public hearing on the 2013 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) l...

Into The Woods For Easter Eggs

Most of last week’s heavy spring snow had melted last Saturday afternoon when the Becker Evangelical Free Church hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Becker City Park.  Stubborn snow banks forced the event to mo...

Mark Your Calendars For Area Clean Up Days

With spring finally making an appearance after a dreadfully long winter, it’s time to start thinking about cleaning out the home and garage of all that junk. Communities throughout the state will participate in ...

Roads A Big Topic At Becker Twp. Meeting

A short meeting took place Monday evening at Becker Township Hall with most of the supervisors’ labor directed to road discussion. Road Report   Road work for the township will be beginning soon, though the supe...