5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (135+ words) (Editor's Note: The following article is a paid press release advertisement). Brenda Davis announces her candidacy for Sherburne County Auditor, pledging to bring transparency, accountability, and strong financial stewardship to the office with a focus on serving all residents." "I…...

6+ hour, 24+ min ago  (913+ words) The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): Timothy Phillip Wagner, 54 of Big Lake, MN" 55309 for GM Driving after Cancellation - Inimical to Public Safety. Latisha Marie Townley, 36 of Pierz, MN 56364 for FEL 2nd Degree…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago  (488+ words) Becker Police Chief Chris Lindbloom presented the 2025 BPD Annual Report at the latest Becker City Council meeting. Lindbloom highlighted several areas of importance, beginning with the budget. Last year, BPD was $230, 000 under budget. Total year-end spend was $1, 307, 563." Lindbloom then addressed…...

4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (228+ words) (Editor's Note: Last week's information on the 2026 boys golf team was inaccurate and the following information is more reflective of the Hornet squad as it heads into its new season.) Bill Miller returns to lead the boys golf team in…...

6+ hour, 22+ min ago  (24+ words) Patriot News MN Activity Report of the Becker Police Department For the week of: March 16th " March 22nd...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago  (453+ words) Maxwell began her presentation by noting that the city has not updated it's tobacco ordinance since 2000, despite changes to federal legislation and Minnesota law that raised the age for tobacco sales from age 18 to 21. Maxwell mentioned that the proposal would…...

5+ hour, 24+ min ago  (838+ words) After a 40-minutes public hearing Tuesday, the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny a request by US'Solar/MMPA to amend the county's land use map to allow a 3. 5 megawatt solar farm on a 38-acre parcel in Big…...

5+ hour ago  (233+ words) Patriot News MN St. Cloud man charged with felony theft of safe in BL Ethan J. Weckman, 19, of St. Cloud, is accused of stealing a safe containing $9, 500 worth of jewelry and personal documents during a house gathering in Big Lake. On…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago  (640+ words) Becker softball started the season off this past week with a record of 3-1 after going up against Buffalo (MN) and Wisconsin teams from West Salem, Bloomer, and Waupaca. The Bulldogs did really well despite the temperatures being below 50 degrees. In…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago  (11+ words) Williams announces retirement after 40 years in public service'Patriot News MN...