Becker News

You could be fooled into thinking you have just stepped out of a time machine that has swept you back 110 years when you take a look at the Kragero School.

This book overstates its claims, but if you wish to see a non-economist defending a Beckerian model of addiction, here you go.

BECKER - Richard Thompson threw all seven innings, allowed just one hit and struck out five to pick up the win as St.

BECKER - A new exhibit at the Sherburne History Center highlights a sampling of artifacts from the museum collection.

SARTELL - Nick Zierden threw a complete-game two-hitter to lead Sartell to a 5-1 win over Becker in an American Legion Sub-District VI baseball game Thursday night.

Sherburne County officers cited more than 100 motorists who were not wearing their seat belts during a special enforcement.

BECKER - A Becker man was arrested today after police found drugs and guns inside a home.

As of Tuesday morning, officers across Minnesota will be able to pull over and ticket drivers who are not wearing a seatbelt.

The Rushford-Peterson boys golf team is just one solid round away from a Class A state title at Pebble Creek Golf Club.

A few local athletes finished up play at the Class a Aa state golf meet at Pebble Creek in Becker, Minn.

Local festivals help make for summer fun and build a sense of community. Festivals also give people a chance to explore many of the small towns in Central Minnesota.

Published Thursday, May 28, 2009 ST. PAUL a ' Low-interest loans are available to farmers affected by floods and other severe weather in 28 Minnesota counties.

Originally, on May 19 the county decided against entering into an agreement with the University of Minnesota for a gardening project because of liability issues.

Kind of amusing: Couple sues over 'WWJD' on notice . A Minnesota couple is suing a debt collection agency for putting the initials "WWJD" on its collection letters, arguing that it breaks an anti-harassment law by portraying debtors as hell-bound sinners.

Army Reserve Pvt. Marquice N. Griggs has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Taunja Williams of Becker and Stephen Williams of Anoka and a 2008 graduate of Becker High School.

The following sites accept certain compostable materials at no cost to all Sherburne County residents.

Students from the two schools met Friday in Adams Park to learn more closely about the Civil War, primarily what it was like to fight in the America's costliest war in terms of lives lost.

When Mahnomen County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Dewey was shot in the line of duty in February, it was a shock to many.

" Jordan Szoke finally cracked the outright track record at JenningsGP in the final morning of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship official Pirelli Tire Test on Wednesday.

A fire burned about five acres and 10 hay bales last Thursday in Homestead Township.