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BLFD met up with Kelco. 7-27-19
Submitted Photo BLFD met up with Kelco and many others last night at Williams/Dingman funeral home. Members spent the evening sewing hearts and bandages on teddy bears donated to the BLFD and BLPD. One...
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Jail expansion, ICE contract being debated. 8-3-19
Staff WriterKen Francis LAST MAY, protestors came out to oppose the ICE expansion. (Archive photos) Sherburne County Commissioner, Felix Schmiesing SHERBURNE COUNTY Sheriff Joel Brott At a workshop...
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Busy road construction season again. 8-3-19
Staff WriterKen Francis Construction crews worked on the bridge pier and abutments on the Co. Rd. 3 bridge replacement project Wednesday. The project is slated for completion about Sept. 20. After a...
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Driving law too late for Chuck and Cassy. 8.3.19
Staff WriterBill Morgan Chuck Maurer, who with his family members where graduates of BLHS, with his daughter Cassy prior to the crash. (Submitted Photos) Chuck Maurer, who with his family members where...
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10-year maintenance plan gets school okay. 8-3-19
EditorGary W. Meyer HORNET PRIDE WINNERS. Three elementary staffers were recognized with Hornet Pride awards for their leadership in the summer school program. They included Stacy Vetsch and Katie...
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Residents share needs for the library. 8-3-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake GRRL Patron Services Supervisor Ryan McCormick observes local residents offering ideas that are needed in Big Lake. “I know we have residents of Big Lake who go to the...
View ArticleOrrock wrangles over sewer extension. 8-3-19
EditorGary W. Meyer It’s a conundrum for the Orrock Twp. Board and some residents. Gaining the right to extend a sanitary sewer under a township road - and paying the bills to get it done - were a...
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Ice-O-Metric moves into new building. 8-3-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake Ice-O-Metric owner Nate Scott with employees Troy Scott and Leroy Flores as they finish loading their truck with supplies for their next job. Ice-O-Metric tech Johnny...
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Local lady to appear on Judge Judy TV show. 8-3-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake Kathy Ellis of Big Lake will appear on an upcoming Judge Judy TV episode. Daughter Brittany Ellis served as Ellis's witness during the court appearance in CA. “I’ve...
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A Fiery Night Of Fun. 8-10-19
Submitted PhotosSubmitted Story TOM UECKER, lead singer of Outside Recess, kicked-off the start of the Big Lake Fireman’s dance Saturday. RECORD NUMBER turned out for the fireman’s dance. SATURDAY...
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‘No-Solar’ zones planned by county. 8-10-19
Staff WriterKen Francis MAP SHOWS area in Big Lake affected by the zoning amendment regarding solar farms. The map does not include areas near Hwy. 169. in Livonia and Baldwin townships. (Photo by Ken...
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County working on street lighting policy. 8-10-19
Staff WriterKen Francis PUBLIC WORKS Director Andrew Witter Sherburne County is in the process of developing a rural street lighting policy. At a county board workshop Tuesday, Public Works...
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A Night To Unite. 8-10-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake ADAM AND BRENDA SCHMIDT and son Alex hosted the Houghton Dr-Beaver St Night to Unite event with neighbor Sarah Hallstrom (right) and her children Addilynn, Connor and...
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Eagle saved after crash with vehicle. 8-10-19
EditorGary W. Meyer DEB JOHNSON, Jamie Hogie and Cody Johnson, with the 30-pund Bald Eagle rescued from Co. Rd. 4 after its collision with a truck Monday. THE BALD EAGLE, looking like it needed some...
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Lake Liquors plans BLFD promotion. 8-10-19
EditorGary W. Meyer CPT. MARK HEDSTROM (left) and Assistant Chief Seth Hansen, with the Fire Department Fundraiser display at Lake Liquors. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer)Lake Liquors is teaming up with...
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77 supervisors attend district meeting in Big Lake. 8-10-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS from Chisago County attend Thursday’s MAT meeting in Big Lake. Richard Hansen (center front) from Bradford in Chisago County says “townships are the...
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Serenity’s big pitch. 8-17-19
EditorGary W. Meyer SERENITY BOIKE, in her lemonade stand at Saturday’s fundraiser. She alone raised $600 for the Parker family. (Submitted Photos) SERENITY at this week’s St. Paul Saints baseball...
View ArticleSchool adding curriculum. 8-17-19
Staff WriterGloria Vande Brake “We have 32 new teachers and our staff is excited for the new school year,” exclaimed Big Lake School Supt. Steve Westerberg. “Our teachers are coming in next week to...
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Freedom Rock coming to Big Lake. 8-17-19
EditorGary W. Meyer NEWLY-CROWNED Big Lake Ambassadors paid a visit to the Big Lake City Council Wednesday to introduce themselves. They have been busy since Spud Fest, attending five functions already...
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County developing enhanced GIS. 8-17-19
Staff WriterKen Francis GIS COORDINATOR Brett Forbes. (Photo by Ken Francis) Sherburne County is developing a plan to implement its Geographic Information System (GIS) into more and more departments...
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