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County reviews broadband study
Subhead: Staff WriterKen Francis RED LINE INDICATES the proposed routes for fiberoptic lines that would be the first stage of the county’s broadband network, connecting public facilities and government...
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Angler’s egger to ice fish this winter
Subhead: Contributing WriterMaggie Newman Cory Deluca from Ramsey and Mike Noreen from Nowthen were enjoying a nice afternoon fishing Lake Mitchell. The ice fishing season is off to a slow start with...
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Children's author visits elementary schools
Submitted Article MARY BLECKWEHL, Author of “Henry! you’re late AGAIN!” and “Henry! you’re hungry AGAIN?”.Thanks to Big Lake elementary students, MaKayla Bruns and Madalyn Chan, for winning a contest...
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Solar ordinance still conflicted
Ken Francis MAP SHOWS the health ranking of all 50 states in the U.S. Lighter color indicates healthier states.Sherburne County is in the process of getting its first solar farm.But there are still...
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City okays JPA for planning on Hwy. 25
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer OFFICER JOE KALLA raised his hand to be sworn in as a Big Lake Police Officer by Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, while his fellow officers looked on, at Wednesday’s Big Lake...
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School gearing up for another year of budgeting
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer Mark Hedstrom, Board ChairBig Lake Schools officials will be dealing with a revised set of formulas to determine future student enrollment when they meet to make budget...
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So, what would you do with a billion dollars?
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie NewmanWith the Power ball jackpot being over a billion dollars, surely you have thought about what you would do with that much money. Is it a dream, fantasy or a nightmare?...
View ArticleECFE: Helping' BL kids get a 'head start'
Subhead: EditorGary W. MeyerScores of Big Lake preschoolers and their parents made a beehive of activity Saturday at Liberty Elementary School, as the district held its winter open house, featuring...
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Spiritual Center will serve the community
Subhead: SKen Francis GUESTS MADE THEMSELVES comfortable in the Spiritual Center at CentraCare Health in Monticello prior to Wednesday’s dedication ceremony. The centerpiece of the room is the...
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Solar panel discussion at Big Lake Township meeting
Subhead: Contributing WriterAleah Stenberg Gordy Simanton (L) and Kaya Tarhan (R) of Solar Stone Partners brought six variance requests to the Big Lake Township Board Wed., night about their proposed...
View ArticleBig Lake police introduce safe exchange zone
Subhead: Big Lake Police Dept.Chief Joel D. ScharfWith the rise of sales and trading through sites such as Craigslist and Facebook, the need for a location for these transaction to take place comes...
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Flicker named school Geography Bee Champion
Submitted Article Brandon Hanes placed second over Isaac Flicker in a ninth round.After 21 total rounds and triumphing over nine other contestants, seventh grader Isaac Flicker was named the 2016 Big...
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State Representative Nick Zerwas announces re-election bid for House District...
Submitted Article Rep. Nick ZerwasTwo term State Rep. Nick Zerwas announced his re-election bid for House District seat 30A, which includes Big Lake, Big Lake Township, Elk River, and Otsego. Zerwas...
View ArticleWright County reverses its position on crime lab
Subhead: Staff WriterKen FrancisIn a 4-1 vote last week, the Wright County Board of Commissioners decided to remain a member of the Tri-County Forensics Lab Joint Powers partnership - at least until...
View ArticleDEED grant will help unemployed
Subhead: Staff WriterKen FrancisCentral Minnesota Jobs & Training Services (CMJTS) has been awarded a National Emergency grant to help long-term unemployed people get back to work.The $862,500...
View ArticlePolitical caucuses are Tuesday night
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer Local caucuses will be held Tuesday evening, kicking off a series of political activities leading to the election of our next President in November. At the caucuses,...
View ArticlePBIS and Behavior Trends
Subhead: Staff WriterMaggie NewmanRecently Middle School Principal Mark Ernst, Assistant Principal Keri Neubaurer and PBIS Senior member Ann Segner talked about the positive behavioral intervention and...
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BL Community Food Shelf announces events and activities for Minnesota...
Submitted Article Allison Olson and Ali Noble gave a presentation for the third graders at Liberty Elementary for the upcoming March events that help raise money for the Big Lake Community Food Shelf....
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Food shelf folks address city council
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer ALI NOBLE (at the microphone) and Allison Olson addressed the city council Wednesday (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) March is Food Drive Month - and local food shelf officers took...
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The invited guests showed up!
Subhead: EditorGary W. Meyer FAMILY AFFAIR. Jordan Oslund of Big Lake gathered with his daughters, Sophia, five, and Hallie, six. around a hole sure to provide a fish Saturday. Not far away were the...
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