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Xcel moving towards carbon-free energy. 10-5-19
Staff WriterKen Francis More than 50 community stakeholders gathered at the Monticello Community Center Wednesday morning to get an update about the future of energy from Xcel.State legislators, county...
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Residents urging ban on Lakeside Park fees. 10-5-19
EditorGary W. Meyer CAR AND BOAT-TRAILER access charges have funded maintenance at Big Lake’s Lakeside Park for many years. Some residents want that policy changed. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) Dave...
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Tribune publishing its final edition. 10-5-19
EditorGary W. MeyerThe West Sherburne Tribune is suspending publication, effective with this issue. The end for the newspaper comes after 40 years and four months of continuous publication, in most...
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Vaping program outlined to board. 10-5-19
EditorGary W. Meyer BLHS ASST. PRINCIPAL ANGIE FOLCH AND BLHS Social Worker Megan Brown met with the Big Lake Board of Education last week to talk about their vaping program. (Photos by Gary W, Meyer)...
View ArticleCounty approves 4 more solar farms. 10-5-19
Staff WriterKen FrancisSolar farms continue to dot the Sherburne County landscape, but not without controversy.Tuesday, the county board approved four new one-megawatt solar farms during the planning...
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Deputy honored with memorial. 10-5-19
Staff WriterKen Francis SHERBURNE COUNTY SHERIFF Joel Brott addresses the crowd during the Ed Foley Memorial ceremony Tuesday. THE MEMORIAL DEDICATED to Deputy Sheriff Ed Foley, the only Sherborne...
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Celebrating Manufacturing in Big Lake. 10-5-19
EditorGary W. Meyer MARK MUNICH of Big Lake is LISI’s longest-term employee, 43 years. He has served as a machine operator and machine maintainer, design and build and IT system administrator. He is...
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Lost dog - (9-21-19 by Keller Lake Commons) Buddy the Jack Russell Terrier
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View ArticleRivers of Hope fundraiser Oct. 12. 9-28-19
Submitted StoryHome is supposed to be a safe place. For someone experiencing domestic violence, home is often the opposite. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, reports 1 in 3 women and...
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A successful barn mooooooove.... 9-28-19
Staff WriterBill Morgan KUDOS TO THE TRUCK DRIVER who had to maneuver the barn over the railroad tracks and through the medians and signs to gain access to Hwy. 10 Wednesday morning. (Photos by Bill...
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Local 4-H youth win at state horse and shoot events. 9-28-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake SHERBURNE COUNTY 4-H youth participating in the annual 4-H State Horse Show two weeks ago at the State Fair include top at left: Kami Janssen of Becker, Aidan Rizk of...
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Becker looking for state help in procuring Google. 9-28-19
Staff WriterBill Morgan BECKER CITY ADMINSTRATOR Greg Pruszinske and Mayor Tracy Betram answered questions from the crowd a few weeks ago during the House Investment Tour at the industrial park....
View ArticleSchool sets 7.5% hike in levy for 2020. 9-28-19
EditorGary W. Meyer Big Lake’s rising property valuation for tax purposes is serving the community well. But it is a drawback for Big Lake Schools, which is seeing shrinking state aids due to the...
View ArticleINDUSTRIAL TOURS PLANNED IN OCTOBER. 9-28-19
EditorGary W. MeyerThe Big Lake City Council Wednesday proclaimed the coming Minnesota Manufacturers Week, noting tours of four local industries, several of which are open to the public. Oct. 1-7 has...
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HHS program helping adolescents. 9-28-19
Staff WriterKen Francis PUBLIC HEALTH Nurse Windsong Larson (Photo by Ken Francis)Sherburne County Health & Human Services (HHS) is helping make sure kids are staying healthy, physically and...
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BL Legion has a big birthday!. 9-28-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake SEN. KIFFMEYER talks with Goldstar Mother Stella Huso as members of the Legion and Auxiliary look on. Middle Row L to R: Don Deuel, Paul Krumrei, Don McVeigh, Donna...
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Students explore careers at youth apprenticeship & career fair. 9-21-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake BLHS GRADUATES LEVI PRAMAN and Wesley Cavegn employed at LISI Medical with owner Bill Venzke shared their programs with State Senator Mary Kiffmeyer at Thursday’s BLHS...
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Archie’s poles used at Lakeside Park. 9-21-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake ARCHIE ARCHULETA, set-up Dua Bonham of Elk River, with one of his fishing poles that he makes available for people to use. (Photo by Gloria Vande Brake) SIGN AT FISHING...
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No new AIS found in Eagle Lake. 9-21-19
EditorGary W. Meyer A VIEW OF EAGLE LAKE from its southeast corner. Residents can take pride in the fact no new AIS were found during mid-summer water samplings. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) The Big...
View ArticleCity debates truck parking. 9-21-19
EditorGary W. Meyer It’s not a big issue in that it affects few residents. But it sure is afflicting the Big Lake City Council.Developing a stricter commercial vehicle parking restriction in...
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