Becker News

Back in October, veteran Floyd Olesen was publicly thanked and praised for all of his hard work in helping the troops overseas and their families right here.

ROCHESTER -- Hazel Irene Cogswell, 84, of Rochester, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Golden Living Center East, where she resided since January 2003.

Of seven area school districts that asked voters Tuesday for more money, at least four convinced residents to cast ballots their way.

Voters in Waite Park and South Haven will have the opportunity to choose new leaders today, and taxpayers in school districts around the area will decide whether to provide more money to support schools.

The Zagat Survey has just released its 2010 "America's Top Restaurants" guidebook, with ratings in 45 U.S. dining markets.

Seven Central Minnesota school districts will ask voters Nov. 3 to pay higher taxes to provide more money for schools.

Elk River Landmarks Art Show, a special, non-juried member event is scheduled for January and February at the Elk River Arts Alliance gallery.

Ita s three down and one to go for establishment of the Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority that would oversee operations of the refuse burner in Perham.

A new art exhibit called Four Artists' Views of Sherburne County is on display at Sherburne History Center in Becker.

28 until Oct. 5 the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office took 564 calls for service.

On Oct. 6 Public Health Director Vonna Henry updated the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners on the current efforts being put into making sure everyone receives vaccines.

By Luke Reiter Contributing Writer With a soft, sweet smile, Kathy Carlson opens her front door to hurting strangers.

Halloween can be a scary time for some, but the thought of Halloween without jack-o'-lanterns could strike seasonal horror into the hearts of many.

COLD SPRING - Rocori held off Sauk Rapids 3-1 to take a Central Lakes Conference match Thursday night.

Last update: September 22, 2009 - 8:36 PM By John Millea I have been consistently inconsistent in my picks so far this season, with weekly records of 16-4, 11-9 and 14-6. My batting average is .684, which I and anybody named Mauer will take.

The H1N1 vaccine will be available to children and some adults at Sherburne County schools, but unlike schools in some other parts of the state, a parent must be present to give permission for the child to be vaccinated.

BECKER - An Elk River woman was in critical condition after a collision Friday evening in Becker, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Mark and Sara Neill were deeply offended when a debt collector contacted them last fall over an unpaid $88 chiropractor's bill.

Rainy weather Monday forced the postponement of several prep athletic events. They are as follows: Girls tennis - Annandale at Melrose ; Becker at Sartell/Sauk Rapids ; Pierz at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle ; Parkers Prairie at Belgrade-Brootel-ELrosa .

The position of Director of Public Works remains open after the position was declined, according to the minutes of the city Personnel Committee.