Tribune to Feature 100 years of BLHS
Subhead: EditorGary W. MeyerThe Tribune, in conjunction with our annual BLHS Graduation Special Section in late May, will be publishing a tribute to Big Lake Schools’ 100th Anniversary.Included will be...
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A special BLHS graduation ahead
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer MARY EBANKS, BLHS choir director, and Asst. Principal Angie Charboneau-Folch addressed the Big Lake Council Wednesday, detailing special 100th Anniversary graduation plans....
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Maurice just wanted to tell his story
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer MAURICE MEYER 23, Army inductee, 1965. (Service Photo)He strode into my office a week or so ago and asked if there was a reporter. The office manager pointed to me - and a...
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Maurice just wanted to tell his story
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer MAURICE MEYER, 73, Big Lake, today. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer)Section: WST
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Shafer recognized as ‘Outstanding Supervisor’
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Bobbie Shafer Bobbie Shafer of the Sherburne County Probation Dept. is the recipient of the first annual Minnesota Association of Community Corrections Act Counties...
View ArticleRetirements, turnover a big problem for HHS
Subhead: Staff WriterKen FrancisAs the need for services and has grown and governmental regulations have increased, Sherburne County Health & Human Services (HHS) has also continued to expand. But...
View Article2017 Annual Big Lake Township meeting
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie NewmanThe annual Big Lake Township meeting was held Tuesday at the Big Lake Town Hall. Clerk Breda Kimberly-Maas called the meeting to order. John Norgren was called to be...
View ArticleSpring book sale coming up at the Big Lake Library
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie NewmanThere are lots of fun and exciting things going on this spring at the Big Lake Greater Regional Library. Forget about the cold and step into spring with all the fun...
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My four legged child, “Bruno”
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman BRUNO was three months old when we brought him home to be a part of our family.Ten years ago in March, my then fiancé and I were looking for an addition to start our...
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ECFE brings Jim Gill to town
Subhead: Staff WriterKeon McGarvey KENDRA GAPINISKI, ECFE teacher assisting children on the climbing wallNationally acclaimed author, musician and child development specialist Jim Gill visited the Big...
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Jahn Named Academic All-Summit
Submitted Junior Cassandra Jahn earned her first career Academic All-Summit award Thursday. Courtesy: Omaha AthleticsJunior Cassandra Jahn was named to the Summit League's Academic All-League Swimming...
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Orrock to save 90K on road projects
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer ORROCK ROAD ENGINEER Jim Nielson (Middle, black coat) reported the township should save about $90,000 on their summer road construction projects, due to low bidding. (Photo...
View ArticleCity plans to upgrade parking lot lighting
Subhead: EditorGary W. MeyerThe Big Lake City Council last week authorized an upgrade to its ordinances, requiring certain parking lot lighting standards. The ordinance will take effect for all new...
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LISI Medical Remmele planning Big Lake expansion
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer THE LISI Medical-Remmele Plant. Manufacturing production will be added at the rear of the plant; new administrative space at the front. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer)Medical...
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Haley advances in EM voting
DAN HALEY, nominee for the 2017 state teacher of the year award. Dan Haley, Liberty Elementary School teacher, is included in the second round of teachers vying for the Education Minnesota teacher...
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County gets Sherco update
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Chris Clark, Xcel Energy President for Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.County gets anupdate from XcelBy Ken FrancisStaff Writer The Sherburne County...
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ELR work to start April 3 - City
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer DOUG HAYES, recognized as city volunteer of the month.The long-awaited Eagle Lake Road reconstruction project will begin Monday. City Engineer Blayne Otteson spoke with...
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March is Food Share Month
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman MN Limited EMPLOYEES collected 1, 049 pounds of food as well as matching it with a $1,049 donation. The Big Lake Community Food Shelf is just one of 300 food shelves...
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MOON MOTORSPORTS
Gary W. Meyer MOON MOTORS officials, contractors and financiers broke ground last week for the firm’s new 8,000 square foot addition to their current 12,500 foot facility in Monticello. Moon has about...
View ArticleReading paved the way
Subhead: Staff WriterKen FrancisIf anyone had asked me years ago what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer would have been a professional baseball player. Even though I made it to the semi-pro...
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