Teen injured after jumping off moving vehicle

August 23 at approximately 8 p.m. deputies from the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an injured teenage girl who had fallen off of a moving motor vehicle. Monday, August 30, 2010

Gold Cup Winner

Carolyn Schneider of Becker wins the Gold Cup Trophy in the Federation Festival Piano Solo Event sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs. This Festival is held annually at the College of St. Benedicts in St. Joseph. Monday, August 30, 2010

Hansen House of Music builds on sound foundation

Simply put, children love music. Monday, August 30, 2010

Tour highlights conservation projects

A group of around 30 elected officials and involved citizens assembled at the Friendly Buffalo in Big Lake Tuesday morning for the Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) 2010 Conservation Tour for Elected Officials and Partners. Monday, August 30, 2010

Thrill of a lifetime!

Monday, August 30, 2010

Master gardeners talk compost

A group of area master gardeners gathered at the Becker Community Garden Tuesday evening to do a little weeding and to discuss the proper methods for creating and maintaining backyard compost piles. Monday, August 30, 2010

Woolhouse shows expertise on DIY Network TV show

Six kids and just one small bathroom equals... chaos. Monday, August 30, 2010

SWCD seeking district supervisor

The Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) board currently has an opening for a supervisor in District V, which comprises Baldwin, Blue Hill and Livonia townships.  According to the SWCD press release, this will be an appointed position, with the term ending in 2012. Monday, August 30, 2010

Hospital evaluating status change options

Legal advisor Tom Schroeder and Maureen Swan instructed board members and community investment members of New River Medical Center about the hospital’s possible future legal status change last Thursday. Monday, August 30, 2010

Eight Vie For Becker School Board Seats

Eight candidates filed affidavits of candidacy in advance of the Aug. 17 deadline for the upcoming Becker school board election. Monday, August 30, 2010

Clearview Sets Open House

The annual Clearview Elementary School open house program will be held from 4-6 p.m. Weds., Sept. 1. Monday, August 30, 2010

Clear Lake man arrested after staging assault on woman

A Clear Lake man has been arrested for allegedly beating a woman, threatening to kill her and then fleeing authorities Thursday morning. Monday, August 30, 2010

Refuge revenue sharing funds lower in 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010

Becker man and high school buddy perish in plane crash

A plane ride last Sunday afternoon was supposed to be Jeff Colbenson’s final ride as a bachelor. Instead, the ride was the last one of his life. Monday, August 30, 2010

Three candidates, two seats

Three candidates will vie for two slots on the Becker City Council in the Nov. 2 general election. Monday, August 30, 2010

Chamber hosts new teachers

Five incoming educators were welcomed to the district Wednesday at the annual New Teacher’s Luncheon sponsored by the Becker Area Chamber of Commerce. Monday, August 30, 2010

Learn new gardening skills in Becker

“Community Gardening and Composting” is the topic in the next event in the Conservation Talks program presented by the Sherburne County Rural Living Task Force. Monday, August 23, 2010

Community Gardening: Vegetables, flowers and good company

During a 90-degree summer afternoon, most people tend to flock to air-conditioned rooms to escape from the sweltering heat. Monday, August 23, 2010

OOPS!

Monday, August 23, 2010

An evening of "Autumn Lights" at history center

The Sherburne History Center will host its 14th annual fundraising gala on Fri., Sept. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. on the center campus in Becker. Monday, August 23, 2010