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Hed seeks to enlighten through illusion
Subhead: Contributing WriterBill Morgan CURTIS HED is well-known in the local communities as well as the entire midwest for his excellent magic shows but he hopes to open people’s eyes even more with...
View ArticleCity 2017 tax levy set at $3,997,718
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer The Big Lake City Council gave its approval to a preliminary property tax levy for 2017 when it met Wednesday. The preliminary levy can be acted upon - and decreased -...
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Compost site closed; Construction to begin
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer BIG LAKE RESIDENTS Bob Janousek and Scott Riebel were among the last to deposit yard waste at the city compost site Sunday, the day it closed. Friday night Hornet football...
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Big Lake Block Party a huge success
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman Two Big Lake Ambassadors give this chair massage two thumbs up during the Big Lake Block Party, Saturday at McPete's Sports Bar and Lanes. The weather Saturday was...
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Keeping dogs healthy
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman Julia Brolin brought her sheltie poodle to Lions Park to be vaccinated.Dozens of dog owners brought their pets to the 11th annual dog vaccination clinic at Lions Park...
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Big Lake Housing is growing
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer THREE HOMES under construction by Progessive Builders, off 204th Avenue, on the west side of the city. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) The Big Lake Community is on the “grow”...
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Survey will help HHS set priorities
Subhead: Staff WriterKen FrancisResidents in the area may be receiving a survey in the mail that will help counties and healthcare providers establish priorities to make communities healthier.The...
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Sherco conversion plan set
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Sherco plant director Ron Brevig talks about the transition to natural gas during Wednesday's Xcel community breakfast at the Monticello Community Center. (Photos by...
View ArticleSafe access to school concerns several parents
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer Concerns over student safety in getting to school were voiced to the Big Lake Board of Education at their regular meeting last week. Parents have been concerned over the...
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County extend well monitoring near Vonco
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Map shows the closed Vonco landfill in Big Lake. Twp. with residential area to the south. Yellow dotted line indicated well monitoring area.The Sherburne County Board...
View ArticleCounty keeping Jackson Street site
Subhead: Staff WriterKen FrancisWhen county officials began planning to expand the Government Center, their original intent was to consolidate county departments into a single location.One of those...
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Farmers market ends on a strong note
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer CORRIE SCOTT, manager of the Big Lake Farmers Market - and also new executive director of the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce. The Big Lake Farmers Market finished its season...
View ArticlePolitical candidate forum is Monday
Subhead: EditorGary W. MeyerBig Lake’s only announced political candidate forum will draw a wide array of contestants, from local to congressional races at the BLHS auditorium Monday. Meet the...
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Eagle Lake people hold annual fundraiser
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer AMONG THE MOST-FUN raffle tickets available at Friday’s BELIA fundraiser, a week’s stay at a cottage in Costa. Bryan Adams (right) reported he’d already sold 40 tickets at...
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A Big Fun Open House
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman Smokey the Bear made an appearance to say "hi" to kids at the firefighter's open house.Big Lake Firefighters held their fire prevention open house Sunday to kick off...
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History Center earns $10k in one big night
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer DINING at the History Center’s annual fundraiser at Carousell Works Saturday were (from left) Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, Big Lake; Jean Johnson, Linda and Jim Riebel, John C....
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5th Pumpkin Fest draws a fun crowd
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie NewmanSaturday, Lord of Glory Lutheran Church held their fifth annual Pumpkin Fest at Big Lake Lions Park. This year the proceeds from this community fundraising event will...
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County may offer IT help to cities, townships
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Sherburne County IT Director Brian KammanSherburne County may soon be contracting its Information Technology (IT) services to other jurisdictions within the...
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Worker shortage focus of healthcare summit
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Healthcare professionals, government officials and educators took part in round table discussions about healthcare issues last week. Above, Big Lake Mayor Raeanne...
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County establishes streetscape guidelines
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Photo of Sherburne County Public Works Director Andrew WitterIn an attempt to deal with an increasing interest in street beautification projects by cities, the...
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