Becker News

They can't stop the emerald ash borer. The small iridescent beetle from Southeast Asia has decimated millions of ash trees in the U.S. since it was discovered 11 years ago in Detroit.

Two people are dead after a domestic incident Friday afternoon in Becker Township.

LONG PRAIRIE - Foley hung on for a 2-1 win over Long Prairie in a Melrose Sub-District VI game Monday night thanks to a stellar performance from its starting pitcher.

The state fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of a fire early Monday that destroyed a house in Becker.

Serving fresh fruit smoothies with a non-fat vanilla yogurt base, along with frapps, lattes, cappuccinos and coffees, Russian-born Zafar Khamdamov says he offers a special mix of drinks at North Star Coffee, newly opened in Chisago City, that is unlike what patrons will find elsewhere.

Wet conditions have lowered the fire danger and prompted the Department of Natural Resources to lift burning restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties.