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Spud Fest Events 7-1-17
REECE SONDERBERG performed for the first time during the competition at Spud Fest. (Photo by Maggie Newman)Section: WST
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Spud Fest Events 7-1-17 (2)
AMY KVILHAUG and Brian Levanduski spent a few hours cooklng up some delicious potato pancakes for the Lions breakfast Sunday morning during Spud Fest. (Photo by Maggie Newman)Section: WST
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DNR, Sand Dunes meet again
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer Sand Dunes State Forest residents, forest users and DNR officials held another go-around Monday at BLHS, refining details of the DNR’s remaining five year management...
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A look back at Spud Fest 2017
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman LESS THAN 24 HOURS after being crowned, the Big Lake Ambassadors had already started their public services by serving food and beverages at the Lions potato pancake...
View ArticleBig Lake board okays pact with Wright Technical
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer The Big Lake Board of Education approved a cooperative district longterm facilities maintenance allocation of $150,000 annually with the Wright Technical Center when it...
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City to receive 89K for Safe Routes work
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer DON ORROCK, former city mayor, and volunteer of the month for June. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) The Big Lake City Council Wednesday learned they have secured a Safe Routes...
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MSP: County' future looks strong
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Graph Sherburne County has a strong economy and a bright economic development future. That was the message from David Griggs, vice president of Business Investment...
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Man's Lighting
Subhead: Staff WriterKeon McGarvey MAN'S LIGHTNING - AND THE REAL THING. The 4th of July skyline was lit up with dozens of fireworks displays around the Big Lake Community. Then, Mother Nature stepped...
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County HR looking at reorganization. 7-8-17
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis Tammy Bigelow Because of countywide growth, additional responsibilities and staff retirements, the Sherburne County Human Resources (HR) Dept. is looking at...
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Sunday liquor sales in Big Lake start off with a bang 7-8-17
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman LAKE LIQUOR Manager Greg Zurbey stands for a picture in front of the Hess wine special of the month. Sunday liquor sales began last week at Lake Liquors in Big Lake...
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4-H kids "camp" at Fairgrounds 7-8-17
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis BLAKE BROMBERG, Summer Intern with Sherburne County 4-H, shows a group of kids how to fly a drone during day camp last week at the county fairgrounds. SHERBURNE COUNTY...
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LOWERS ON THE BOULEVARDS
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer FLOWERS on the boulevards and in the parks in Big Lake have thrived this summer, courtesy of tender attention from volunteers. Theresa Spike was busy with the watering...
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"Fun science" camp hels kids learn. 7-8-17
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis LORA ROWENHORST and Brynn Thompson tasted the ice cream they made during day camp. ASSISTED BY COUNSELORS, kids mixed milk and sugar and used salted ice to make ice...
View ArticleRibbon cutting ceremony for ELR bike trail next weekend 7-8-17
Subhead: Staff WriterKeon McGarvey The city has planned a ceremonial ribbon cutting and bike ride on the newly- completed Eagle Lake Road trail to Lion’s Park north of Big Lake. It will take place...
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Carefree Country Club celebrates the Fourth with parade 7-8-17
Subhead: Staff WriterKeon McGarvey HORSES from the Sheriff's Department lead towards the beginning of the parade. (Photo by Keon McGarvey) RICHFIELD "Marching Spartans" march in the parade. (Photo by...
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Fishing more than just a hobby at H2Outfitters
Subhead: Staff WriterKeon McGarvey BILL LONGLEY, John Rebrovich and Tim Schwartz of H2Outfitters (Photo by Keon McGarvey) On the east side of town, along 198th Ave which parallels Hwy 10, you’ll...
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Showing their stage talents. 7-15-17
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis MEMBERS OF THE REFUGE RANGERS 4-H Club rehearsed Tuesday evening for their on-stage performance. From left, Bailey Muehlbauer, Bryce Berger, Connor Schafer, Kiera...
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Williams-Dingmann plans location in Big Lake
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer THE ABOVE SKETCH shows the proposed new Williams-Dingmann Funeral Home, planned for the former KleinBank building in the Lake Shopping Center. THE old Kleinbank...
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ECFE hosts Education in the Park
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie Newman NILA BACKES had a great time making giant bubbles at Lake Ridge Park-Wednesday. (Photo by Maggie Newman) MATTHEW AND HIS MOM Mary Johnson are enjoying some shade...
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Big Lake's lakes getting their shots'
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer STAFFERS FROM Lake Restoration, Inc., Rogers, applied chemicals to several locations on Big Lake and Lake Mitchell Monday. Locations are noted on two maps attached to this...
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