Big Lake Police Annual Report 2022

The following information is gleaned from the 2022 Big Lake Police Annual Report submitted to city council, city administration and city residents by Big Lake Police Chief John  Kaczmarek.Mission StatementThe me...

Honoring the fallen...

Minnesota home to many organizations dedicated to supporting law enforcement

Hundreds of law enforcement officers are killed in the line of duty each year across the United States, while thousands more suffer injuries.  In fact, the U.S. Department of Justice estimates that approximately...

Pebble Creek Townhome Association honors law enforcement

Each year in May, law enforcement officers are recognized for their contributions throughout the nation. Every day, officers put on their uniforms, not knowing what the day will hold. These officers have answere...

Honoring Police for National Police Week can be as simple as waving hello

On any given day, one may see the Becker Police Department monitoring traffic in the morning by the schools, or helping to find a lost dog, or providing security for a local event.  They may be doing security ch...

Becker BTYR holds Military Children Appreciation event Saturday

Last month, the Becker Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization held a Military Children Appreciation night at the Becker Fieldhouse.This was a community event to show support to the area’s Military heroes and thei...

County retirement...

Price to retire

After 12 years with Sherburne County — the last nine of which have been as the appointed Veterans Services Officer —  Bruce Price has announced his retirement, effective May 24. Price also spent 24 years in acti...

April Showers Bring Park Improvements

April rains will green up city parks and the Becker City Council’s focus on them on Tues., April 16, will bring much needed improvements.Skate ParkThe Frank Kolbinger Jr Veterans Memorial Park’s skate park will ...

Tiny Art Show returns to Clearwater Library

Back for a second year, the Clearwater Library once again hosted a Tiny Art Show throughout the month of April featuring miniature works of art created by area library patrons. Each participant was given a small...