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Emerald Ash Borer found in Clearwater. 2-2-19
Submitted PhotoKen Francis Clearwater Public Works Supervisor John Schmidt examines a tree in the Clearwater Travel Plaza parking lot that has been infected with the Emerald Ash Borer. (Photo by Ken...
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BLCLA seeks grant for more AIS coverage. 2-2-19
EditorGary Meyer AN I-LIDS monitoring system for aquatic invasive species detection on boats and trailers, at Lakeside Park and Eagle Lake launch (Archive Photo) The Big Lake Community Lakes...
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BLHS dance team places in top 10. 2-2-19
Submitted PhotoSusana Kuehne BIG LAKE DANCE TEAM following the competition at the ROCORI Invite on Jan. 12 From left to right front row: (Submitted Photos) BIG LAKE dance team performed to the song...
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Ensembles concert: A night at the movies. 2-2-19
Submitted PhotoSusana Kuehne BLHS CONCERT band and wind ensemble performing Dancing Queen, directed by Heidi Olson. (Summitted Photo) The BLHS jazz band and concert band recently joined the high...
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Becker, Big Lake libraries to host Minnesota crime authors. 2-2-19
Staff WriterPenny Leuthard, AUTHOR FRANK WEBER’S LATEST NOVEL follows the investigation of the killer murdering people living in communities along I-94 in Minnesota. (Online Photo) MINNESOTA AUTHOR...
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MnDOT to add lanes to I-94. 2-9-19
Staff WriterKen Francis Greg Brown of Kimley-Horn Consultants (left) and Ron Schabel of Clearwater Twp. discuss the first segment of the I-94 road project during Monday evening's MnDOT open house. Map...
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County’s dangerous dog ordinance gets amended. 2-9-19
Staff WriterKen Francis Jennifer Pim from the county attorney's office presenting the revised ordinance before the county board. (Photo by Ken Francis.) After a brief public hearing without public...
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Solid black year-end report for the city. 2-9-19
EditorGary Meyer DEB WEGELEBEN, Big Lake city finance manager. (Tribune Archives) THE ABOVE GRAPH shows the 2019 Big Lake City General Fund budget. THE ABOVE GRAPH shows Big Lake City tax levy for...
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A scent of LOVE. 2-9-19
Staff WriterSusana Kuehne This Valentines Day order special arrangements, walk into Coborn’s and select from their many floral options. A dozen red roses will be on available for $19.99, while a...
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Retired engineer finds joy as volunteer in Big Lake classroom. 2-9-19
Submitted Story RETIRED ENGINNER, Larry Byrne works with student in the classroom where STEAM (science, technology, art and math) is the main focus. (Submitted Photo) Retired Engineer Larry Byrne was...
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Orrock-Sand Dunes Lions support robotics team. 2-9-19
Staff WriterSusana Kuehne ERIK POFFENBERGER works on the robot’s drivetrain in the school’s machine shop. Ty and Alex inspect a part of their lift mechanism in order to ensure it meets the requirements...
View ArticleCounty tax forfeit sale nets $290k
Staff WriterKen Francis Each year, Sherburne County holds a tax forfeit sale of properties that are tax delinquent. Some parcels are bought at the sale and go back on the tax rolls, while others...
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County has busy 2019 road schedule. 2-16-19
Staff WriterKen Francis The roads may be covered with snow right now, but it won’t be long before construction projects begin, and this year’s Sherburne County project schedule is pretty busy....
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Jeremy Hawthorne wins ice fishing contest. 2-16-19
Staff WriterSusana Kuehne JANET GILMORE and Troy Jandro were using a jig and Berkley rod to fish during the contest (Photo by Susana Kuehne) JEREMY HAWTHORNE won the first place prize at the ice...
View ArticleCity streets set for improvements. 2-16-19
EditorGary Meyer The Big Lake City Council Wednesday accepted preliminary engineering plans and called for a public hearing in March on seven streets proposed for improvements this summer. Their...
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Being A Valentine. 2-16-19
Staff WriterSusana Kuehne Dwayne and Bernadine Skoog enjoyed the lunch for the third year at Saron Lutheran Church. Bob and Nancy Kjellberg have been together for 49 years and were at the table with...
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Attorney, library reports given to council. 2-16-19
EditorGary Meyer Jeannette Burkhardt, library services coordinator. (Photo By Gary W. Meyer) A heavier emphasis on support systems for truant children was stressed by County Attorney Kathleen Heaney...
View ArticleInvestigation continues on 2 BL deaths. 2-16-19
Submitted Story Two people who were found dead in their Big Lake home Tuesday morning have been identified as Michael John Knox, 66, and Shirley Leaser Knox, 68, according to Sheriff Joel Brott....
View ArticleBig Lake Twp. impressed with community-ed initiatives. 2-16-19
Staff WriterSusana Kuehne Wednesday, Big Lake township held its last, scheduled meeting of the month. It went smoothly and quickly, as there were no major items on the agenda for the evening but...
View ArticleSand Dunes open house Feb. 25. 2-16-19
Submitted Story The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house to share information about management activities in the Sand Dunes State Forest. The meeting will take place from...
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