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Graduation credits to be hiked to 73 - 3.3.18
Gary W. Meyer, Editor BLHS Principal Bob Dockendorf and Curriculum Director David Bernard met with and secured approval for an expanded number of required graduation credits from the Big Lake Board of...
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City approves $24,600 WW contract - 3.3.18
Gary W. Meyer, Editor JANAE STERN, Big Lake city volunteer of the month for March. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) The Big Lake City Council attended to a number of agenda items - plus recognizing its...
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Elementary students are Wild About Reading! - 3.3.18
Maggie Newman Staff Writer Reading with Buzz was fun for students during literacy night! (Photos by Maggie Newman) Lacy was thrilled to have won a new book during the literacy night event! Brennen...
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Vendor Fair endures the weather - 2.2.18
Keon McGarvey, Staff Writer Big Lake Fire Department: Ladonna Hensel, Jamie Shores, Chief Ken Halverson, Jason Ross and Ryan Aderman. Big Lake Police Department: (in no particular order) Silas Reek,...
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BL graduates making a difference - 3.3.18
Maggie Newman Staff Writer Big Lake natives, Sarina Maciej and Alex Murnane, pose for a picture in their nursing scrubs. Both women are excited to travel to Nicaragua to help less fortunate people by...
View ArticleTownship annual meetings Tuesday - 3.3.18
Residents of Big Lake Twp.will go to the polls to elect personnel to new terms and conduct annual meeting business Tuesday. At Big Lake, Steve Phleghaar and Larry Alfords are running uncontested...
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BLCLA seeking AIS equipment - 3.3.18
Gary W. Meyer, Editor DAN CIBULKA and Frances Gerdes, water testing on Lake Mitchell and Big Lake Feb. 14. They are asking for a winter water testing to give a more balanced report on water quality....
View ArticleDanielowski seeking county commissioner seat - 3.3.18
Gary W. Meyer, Editor Big Lake Mayor Raeanne Danielowski announced this week she’s going to throw her hat in the ring as a candidate for District 2 Sherburne County Commissioner this spring. She...
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County looking at money in politics - 3.3.18
Ken Francis, Staff Writer The Sherburne County Board is considering taking a stance on big money in politics. At their last meeting, the commissioners agreed to hold a workshop to discuss a...
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14th Annual Job Fair is March 27 - 3.3.18
2017 Job Fair (Archive Photo) “It’s a job seekers market,” says Tim Zipoy, business service specialist with Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services. And a good place for those job seekers to...
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Mitchell takes over for Brevig at Sherco - 3.3.18
By Bill Morgan Staff Writer SHERCO HAS A NEW PLANT MANAGER in Michael Mitchell, who has replaced Ron Brevig. (Submitted Photo).With Ron Brevig’s exit as plant manager at Sherco, Xcel Energy has...
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Food shelf is a busier place - 3-17-18
Gary W. Meyer, Editor ALI NOBLE, Big Lake Community Food Shelf Director, who gave year 2017 report to the city council Wednesday. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer) Resident usage of the Big Lake Community...
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Seefeld plans on entering commissioner race - 3-17-18
Gary W. Meyer, Editor Paul Seefeld, candidate for county commissioner. (Submitted Photo) A second Big Lake resident announced their intention to file for candidacy to the Sherburne County Dist. 2...
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New hall discussed at Orrock meeting - 3.17.18
Gary W. Meyer, Editor ORROCK RESIDENTS discussed a new township hall at their annual meeting Tuesday. Among them, from left, Corrie Silverberg, Karel Lind, Boaz Erickson, Don Stauffer and Keith...
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Students ‘Be Real’ - 3.17.18
Keon McGarvey, Staff Writer Members of the EPIC group (left to right): Amaya Joseph, Nathan Mua, Brenda Larson, Zach Schlief, Makayla Feddersen and Megan Martin (Photo by Keon McGarvey) Last Friday,...
View ArticleBig Lake township holds annual meeting - 3.17.18
Maggie Newman Staff Writer After the polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Big Lake Township held their annual meeting. John Norgren was elected as moderator.Big Lake Fire Chief Ken Halverson gave the...
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Bands put on stellar performance - 3.17.18
Keon McGarvey, Staff Writer FRESHMAN BAND - The freshman band performed four pieces to begin the concert. JAZZ BAND - The jazz band performed second with two songs. (Photos by Keon McGarvey) WIND...
View ArticleCounty partnerships helping townships save - 3.17.18
Ken Francis, Staff Writer Sherburne County is helping townships and cities save money on their local road projects by joining resources. Tuesday, Sherburne County Public Works Director Andrew Witter...
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Big Lake school’s IUP change request tabled - 3.17.18
Ken Francis, Staff Writer The Sherburne County Board Tuesday tabled a request by the Big Lake School District to amend an interim use permit (IUP) for its new ballfields near Liberty Elementary...
View ArticlePfleghaar, Alfords re-elected at Big Lake - 3.17.18
Maggie Newman Staff Writer It was a short Big Lake Township meeting Wednesday following the annual meeting held the evening before. Business from the clerk included a request from Derek and Amy...
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