Police chase ends with suspect's vehicle submerged in Big Lake
Subhead: Contributing WriterBill Morgan ASHLEY LARSEN OF NEVIS arrested Thursday night after putting law enforcement in a high speed chase that ended when Larsen crashed her vehicle into Big Lake....
View ArticleSchool sets '17-18 budget 6-24-17
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer Crystal Thorson The Big Lake Board of Education Tuesday approved its 2017-18 school year budget. Total revenues to the district will be $42,757,474. Total expenditures...
View ArticleExpansion may include employee medical clinic. 6-24-17
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Green circled area shows site of proposed employee medical clinic at the Government Center. Sherburne County officials are looking into adding an employee medical...
View ArticleFitness classes offered on beautiful Big Lake. 6-24-17
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman For those who like exercising and trying something new, Big Lake Community Education has some fabulous classes offering adult fitness. These classes provide...
View ArticleLakeside Park may go smokeless. 6-24-17
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer RESIDENTS enjoyed a night at Lakeside Park for Music in the Park earlier this summer. A plan contemplated by the city council would ban all tobacco use in the park....
View Article51 adventurers explore Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and New York
Subhead: Submitted StorySubmitted Story The adventurers at Gettysburg51 adventurers explore Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and New York (Submitted story) Fifty one people flew out to Washington...
View ArticleCounty okays SCORE increase for clean-up days 6-24-17
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Administrator Dave Lucas. (Photo by Ken Francis The Sherburne County Board Tuesday approved allocating an additional $20,000 in SCORE funding to help cover the cost for...
View Article4th of July parade set. 6-24-17
Subhead: SubmittedSubmitted Story The Big Lake Community Improvement Association and City of Big Lake will again be sponsoring a 4th of July flotila on Big Lake and Lake Mitchell. Forming point will...
View ArticleCounty seeking outstanding senior citizen. 6-24-17
Subhead: SubmittedSubmitted Story Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2017 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Sherburne County. The award recognizes outstanding senior...
View ArticleSummer food and fun at BLMS 6-24-17
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman Playing outside helps kids to be active while using their imagination (Photo by Maggie Newman) School-aged children in Big Lake continue to have a safe and...
View ArticleA Crown for everyone!! 7-1-17
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman 2017-2018 Big Lake Jr. and Senior Ambassadors: Bianca Royce, Tatum White, Amber Moore, Evi Wandersee, Britta White and Emily Jo Edlund. (Photo by Maggie Newman)...
View ArticleA Crown for Everyone!
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman 2017-2018 Big Lake Jr. and Senior Ambassadors: Bianca Royce, Tatum White, Amber Moore, Evi Wandersee, Britta White and Emily Jo Edlund. (Photo by Maggie Newman)...
View ArticleKCs' pork tent a popular Spud Fest place
Subhead: Staff WriterKeon McGarvey For several years, the Becker-Big Lake Knights of Columbus have hosted concessions and dinners at the main tent during the four days of Spud Fest. This year they...
View ArticleCity hosts heated open house on organized collection
Subhead: Staff WriterKeon McGarveyJust shy of 40 residents, government officials and garbage company representatives met in the council chambers of Big Lake City Hall to discuss organized collection on...
View ArticleKiffmeyer helps hold the line on spending
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer of Big Lake remembers her years as Secretary of State, the office in which she served for two four-year terms a dozen or so years ago.She wanted to...
View ArticleA beautiful day for the Spud Fest parade
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman SATURDAY was the Big Lake Ambassadors last ride in the Royal Potato. (Photo by Maggie Newman) The weather was amazing on Saturday as parade goers came out to watch...
View Article4th of July boat parade on Big Lake
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer All decorated out in red, white and blue for the 4th of July on Big Lake. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer)" Making waves and cathin' rays," on the 4th of July boat parade. (Photo...
View Article4th of July boat parade on Big Lake
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer"Let freedom ring" on this 4th of July on beautiful Big Lake. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer)"Old Glory" leading the way on the 4th of July parade on Big Lake! (Photo by Gary W....
View Article4th of July boat parade on Big Lake
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer 4th of July celebrated in true fashion on Big Lake. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) July 4th , Red, White & Blue on Big Lake. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) Showing patriotic spirit...
View ArticleLake groups to form county wide COLA
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer STEERING COMMITTEE mermbers from left, Patrick Plant, Scott Ruiter, Eindi Edwards-Plant, Chris Weber and Sanford Smith. (Photos by Gary W. Meyer) Delegates from five...
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