Lucius set to retire 9/30

Carol Lucius, a beloved employee of Sherburne State Bank, is retiring after 42 years of service to the community!Her final day will be Tues., Sept. 30 and the bank is planning an Open House to help usher her int...

Big Lake motorcyclist hurt in crash in Stearns County

A Big Lake man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Stearns County Saturday. The sheriff’s department says at 6:36 p.m. Saturday they were dispatched to a single vehicle accident with injuries near the intersect...

BL Twp. approves 2026 tax levy at reconvened annual meeting

On September 10, the Big Lake Twp. electorate approved the tax levy for 2026 at their reconvened annual meeting. Minnesota townships are required to hold an annual meeting in March where residents of the townshi...

Minnesota author holds book signing in Becker

Minnesota’s award winning true crime author Frank Weber recently held a book signing at the Becker Public Library. Weber, a forensic psychologist was promoting his newest book The Sun and it is based on a Minnes...

Congratulations Nick!

Coborn’s, Inc. announces 3rd Annual Folds of Honor fundraising campaign

Coborn’s Inc., the parent company of Coborn’s and Cash Wise Foods grocery and liquor stores, has long been conscious of its responsibility to respect and acknowledge the sacrifices of Veterans and First Responde...

Anderson Selected to Serve on Minnesota Youth Council

Minnesota Alliance With Youth is pleased to announce that Rebecca Anderson of Big Lake has been selected to serve on the Minnesota Youth Council.The Minnesota Youth Council (MYC) serves as liaison between young ...

Big Lake Schools announces November 4 Referendum

Big Lake Schools is asking community members to vote on two important ballot questions this fall to support students, strengthen programs, and address aging facilities. The referendum will be held  Tue., Nov. 4,...

Rally Day at SRC

Water fees discussed at CL City

At an earlier meeting this month, the Clear Lake City Council heard that due to an error, they were undercharged for water fees by the sewer authority. They were sent an estimate at their most recent meeting sta...