"Autumn Lights" draws near

The Sherburne History Center will host “Autumn Lights”, its fifth annual fundraising evening Fri., Sept. 10 from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Santiago session short

A lack of committee reports led to a short session at the Santiago Town Board meeting Wednesday night, which finished in just over half and hour. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Palmer Day Highlights

A mix of new and traditional events is planned for the 2010 celebration of Palmer Day Sat., Sept. 11.  The annual parade, the centerpiece of the event, will step off promptly at noon on the day, winding through downtown Palmer and ending at Palmer Park. Tuesday, September 07, 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.  This will be an appointed position, with the term ending in 2012. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

State tightening rules on body art

Tattoos have become commonplace among teenagers, and it has often been a subject of conflict between teens and their parents. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

City approves contract and agreement for fire protection services

Becker Assistant City Administrator/ Community Development Director Kelli Neu presented city council members with a Joint Powers (JP) agreement and contract at Tuesday’s meeting for the purpose of continuing the Becker Fire Dept. and Joint Powers board to manage all fire protection services on a joint basis. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

County keeping up with road projects

Even with tight budget restraints and limited federal and state funding, Sherburne County’s road projects are moving along. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Open House At Area Schools Becker - Clearview

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

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