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Healing garden celebrated Tuesday
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards REV. JOCELYN BAKKEMO stands behind CEO Mary Ellen Wells as she welcomes people to the dedication of the Healing Garden, located on River Street, next to the...
View ArticleCity hears proposals for new development
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer EdwardsThe Big Lake City Council approved a plan to modify a TIF District created in 2009.“I contained two parcels,” said City Finance Director Deb Wegeleben. “One was the...
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Parents learn how teens can hide drugs
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis THE HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT bedroom included typical furniture and different everyday items that teens have used to hide evidence of drugs and alcohol. Parents might not...
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Dr. Hodson settling in at Big Lake Clinic
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards DR. JESSICA HODSON is accepting new patients at Big Lake Clinic. (Photo by Jennifer Edwards).Dr. Jessica Hodson is the new physician at the Big Lake Clinic,...
View ArticleNew CHIPS rules increasing court costs
Subhead: Staff WriterKen FrancisNew Health and Human Services (HHS) mandates passed earlier this year will have a significant impact on the 2016 tax levy in Sherburne County.Because of high-profile...
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Broadband problems in the spot light Monday
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards SHERBURNE COUNTY NEEDS BETTER BROADBAND SERVICE was the topic of a town hall meeting called by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer in the Big Lake City chambers Monday Present...
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Lt. Sam completes training at FBI Academy
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards ON BOARD NYFD FIRE BOAT 343 with some of his classmates, Big Lake Lt. Sam Olson toured the island of Manhattan while taking leadership training classes at...
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Local drummer keeps on drumming
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards BIG LAKE PERCUSSIONIST Devin Tomczik is playing gigs, seeking work and teaching drums to students of all ages. (Submitted photo).Big Lake Percussionist Devin...
View ArticleSchool refund to save $1.6M
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer EdwardsThe Big Lake Board of Education met Thursday and awarded sale of General Obligation School Building Refunding Bondsto Piper Jaffrey of Minneapolis’Piper Jaffrey was...
View ArticlePumpkin Fest, Vets Dinner, Gala all set for Sat. Oct. 10
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer EdwardsSaturday, Oct. 10, is the fourth annual Pumpkin Fest. Members of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church invite the community to enjoy a day of everything pumpkin at Lions...
View ArticleHighway 25 in Big Lake closes Oct. 7
MnDOTMotorists on Highway 25 in Big Lake will encounter a detour and delays as the road is closed between Pleasant Ave E. and Putnam Avenue, just south of Highway 10, beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday,...
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Friesen retiring after 45 years
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards AFTER 45 YEARS, Finance Director Nancy Friesen is retiring from the Monticello Big Lake Hospital District, but she will become a member of the hospital board at...
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"We Won!"
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards“WE WON!” said Lake Liquors Manager Jan Muehlbauer (second from the left), at an in-store celebration Thursday. Also pictured are Lisa Miller (far left), Janel...
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City outlines 2016 budget, $50M debt load
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards 2016 General Fund Budget Summary - PreliminaryCity Administrator Clay Wilfahrt was asked to respond to a series of questions about the city’s budget as city staff...
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Weidner recognized by school board
Subhead: Staff WriterJennifer Edwards ROXANNE WEIDNER retired from the Big Lake School District after 10 years of working as secretary to the superintendant.The Big Lake Board of Education met last...
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Big Lake, surrounding areas dealing with BB gun hoodlum(s)
Subhead: Contributing WriterBill Morgan Someone drove through neighborhoods in Big Lake with a high-powdered BB gun and shot out dozens of car windows.A spree of breaking car windows erupted a few...
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County planning loan program
Subhead: Staff WriterKen FrancisBy Ken FrancisStaff WriterBusinesses in need of supplemental financing may be able to get a low interest loan through a revolving loan program being established by...
View ArticleSchool vote is Tuesday
Subhead: Staff Writer & EditorJennifer Edwards & Gary Meyer The levy referendum is Tuesday, when Big Lake voters are asked to vote on whether or not to increase the school district’s...
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It's part of a bigger plan
Subhead: Staff Writer & EditorKen Francis Lauren McCartenEarlier this month, Xcel Energy announced its plans to shut down Sherco units 1 and 2 in Becker by 2026 as part of its transition to cleaner...
View ArticleVoters have voted!
West Sherburne Tribune The results are in the Big Lake School District Levy has passed. For question #1 Revoking existing referendum revenue authorization; approving new authorization - it passed 1853...
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