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Xcel program focuses on Sherco future. 9-30-17
Staff WriterBy Ken Francis Xcel Minnesota President Chris Clark talks about Xcel's current and future energy resources during a community appreciation breakfast at the Monticello Community Center...
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First BLHS youth apprenticeship career fair an enormous success 9-30-17
Staff WriterBy Maggie Newman Tom Vevea with the local 563 Laborers UNion spoke to Cole Braun about the apprenticeship program they offer. There were 27 companies offering apprenticeship programs to...
View ArticleOrrock to review road projects, proposed town hall parcel. 9-30-17
By Gary W. Meye,r Editor The Orrock Township Board is anticipating a jam-packed agenda at their Oct. 25 meeting. They will begin dealing with a proposed list of 2018 road improvement projects,...
View ArticleSchool okays 3.94% tax hike for 2018. 9-30-17
By Gary W. Meyer, Editor The Big Lake Board of Education Thursday gave its approval to a 2018 tax levy increase of 3.94% to fund school operations. The total of 2018 taxes to support school functions...
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8 men join Big Lake fire department. 9-30-17
By Gary W. Meyer, Editor WITH MAYOR RAEANNE DANIELOWSKI presiding, eight new members of the Big Lake Fire Dept. took their oath of office Wednesday. They included (from left) Travis Allen, Eric...
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8th graders participate in BLMS river day. 9-30-17
Keon McGarvey, Staff Writer Todd Trutna (right) preps students for searching for life in the river Jim VanderHeyden (right) describes river features as students document what they see Students collect...
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CentraCare hosts blood drive. 9-30-17
By Ken Francis, Staff Writer Tim Hance donates a pint of blood during Monday's blood drive at CentraCare Health - Monticello, while phlebotomist Justine Kinslow from American Red Cross looks on....
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Friends gather to support libraries. 9-30-17
By Ken Francis, Staff Writer Gloria Hensel, Sharon Lilke, Debbie Manion and Gena Tabatt of the Big Lake Friends of the Library sat down for some refreshments before last week's gathering. About 70...
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Celebrating Manufacturer’s Week - Flour City Bending hosts tours 10-7-17
By Maggie Newman, Staff Writer President of Flour City Bending Mike Flesch, was busy giving tours at their open house on Tuesday to celebrate manufacturing week. Brian Shinabarger has been working at...
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2nd Ribs N Rides a big hit 10-7-17
By Maggie Newman, Staff Writer Paul Springer from Smoke-N-Grillen BBQ explainied to Mary Beth Anderson what his “pork bombs” ingredients included. Tom and Lori Kampa, posed for a picture with Aaron and...
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BLHS Homecoming
Photo FeatureKeon McGarvey, Staff Writer Homecoming Queen Candidates: Grace Thieke, Maria Turk, Leah Merten, Anissa Moos, Kayla Donais Homecoming King Candidates: Alexander Prom, Max Nelson, Matthew...
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New tech center head meets Big Lakers 10-7-17
Gary W. Meyer, Editor BRIAN KOSLOFSKY, new director at Wright Technical Center, met with the Big Lake Board of Education last week. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) Brian Koslofsky, new executive director of...
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BLHS Hall of Fame planned for graduation 10-7-17
By Gary W. Meyer, Editor SHANA DECKARD, district parent who questioned students’ admissions to the EXCEL Program. DAVID WATTS, Solar 1 representative, meeting with the Big Lake Board of Education last...
View ArticleWright County sales tax now in effect 10-7-17
By Ken Francis, Staff Writer It happened earlier this week without much fanfare. The 1/2% local option sales tax went into effect Oct. 1 in Wright County. The tax was approved June 1 by the Wright...
View ArticleDrone in the sights of police department 10-7-17
By Gary W. Meyer Editor Readers (those of you old enough) remember the intro line to the popular TV series Superman of the 1950’s. “It’s a bird, it’s a plane - it’s Superman!” Chief Joel Scharf...
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Fire Week - And a great turnout! 10-14-17
By Maggie Newman, Staff Writer Firefighter’s Pete’s Pumpkin Patch has been a large attraction to the Big Lake Fire Dept.’s open house for years. However, Firefighter Pete Ahrens will retire Sunday and...
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City hall staff moving hours up by 30 minutes 10-14-17
Gary W. Meyer, Editor CORRIE SCOTT, Big Lake Farmers Market manager. Big Lake City Hall staff will be on call to answer the public - only they’re going to be doing it earlier in the day. The Big...
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An Act Of Kindness. Each day of the year. 10-14-17
(Submitted Article) Kristin Demery, Kendra Roehl and Julie (Brotzler) Fisk, who grew up in Big Lake. are three friends whose lives are intertwined as writers, speakers, wives, moms and world-changers....
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Lake Liquors, BELIA, team up for big night 10-14-17
By Gary W. Meyer, Editor DICK BITTNER, original member of the Big Eagle Lake Improvement Association, enjoyed the surroundings at their annual fundraiser Friday at The Friendly Buffalo. Dick is still...
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Refuge celebrates 24th fall festival 10-14-17
By Maggie Newman, Staff Writer The poachers wall of fame is shocking to see as every animal was shot or killed illegally. Nancy Haig showed visitors a melanistic western rattle snake that was breed in...
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