Three men from Big Lake are facing felony burglary charges after allegedly using a tunnel system to enter a local business office from a pizza restaurant.According to criminal complaints filed in Sherburne Count...
When frigid weather forced the postponement of the annual Christmas celebration at the Farm Friends Barn celebration last weekend, volunteers had to quickly pivot and find a new date for the popular event. After...
This year, over 185 Benton County 4-H volunteers, gave an incredible 7,400 hours of service. “That’s equivalent to almost four full-time employees working year-round to create opportunities for our youth.” said ...
With all members of the Big Lake City Council present Wed., Dec. 10, the final 2026 Property Tax Levy was approved. Finance Director Deb Wegeleben presented a breakdown of the levy totaling $6,311,469, an increa...
The Sherburne County Board Tuesday approved the 2026 budget at $139,677,354 and set the levy in the amount of $66,842,287. This represents a 6.49% increase from the 2025 levy.Administrator Bruce Messelt said the...
As 2025 comes to a close, the county is tasked with renewing contracts for the start of the new year.Last week, the Sherburne County Board approved and renewed a number of contracts for the Health & Human Se...
An estimated 250 people were served breakfast at the Santiago Lions Breakfast With Santa Sun., Dec. 7 from 8:30 to 11:30 am. A steady stream of people made their way to Santiago Town Hall for the popular event, ...
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Citizen Publisher Gary W. Meyer spent Oct. 1-15 visiting 15 World War II sites. The following is the second of a three-part series on those travels.)Normandy is not a welcoming place. It’s...
As one plans one’s shopping this season, the Patriot invites all to pause and look around one’s own community. Local shops, makers, and family-run businesses are more than places to buy things—they’re part of th...
The Becker High School DECA organization is once again offering a free community event, as their third annual DECA the Halls celebration will be held on December 17 from 5 until 7 p.m.Join the DECA students in t...
