Sherburne County News

Supporters of extending the Northstar commuter rail line to St. Cloud pressed their case Tuesday with U.S. Rep.

Staff writer The Wright County Department of Public Health is warning residents about Lyme disease and passing along words of prevention.

Dr. Hester Turner also taught her to be curious and not afraid to try new things.

A driver is swerving down Highway 10 and suddenly sees signs that he or she is entering a 'DWI Arrest Zone.' On top of the actual signs, deputies, officers and troopers can be seen patrolling in high numbers wearing brightly colored vests.

Planning and planting were facilitated by the Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District as part of National Pollinator Week.

A new outpatient clinic for veterans could be ideally housed in the Ramsey Town Center development, the Anoka County Board said Tuesday, citing the development's proximity to highways, public transportation and parking.

The Elk River Little Britches Rodeo has fallen victim to hard economic times. Marge and Greg Remarcik of Elk River have organized the youth rodeo since 1994, but are being forced to cancel it this year.

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

Elk River Police Chief Jeff Beahen said the robbery alarm went off at 9:15 a.m. after the man left the bank with a large amount of money in a white plastic Walmart bag.

Every week the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office responds to hundreds of calls. Here's a look at some of those incidents: *On June 14, a resident from 268th Circle in Livonia Township resident from 268th Circle reported a flat screen television, mount and several tools stolen from her home.

Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott will meet with Livonia Township residents next week as part of his Meet the Sheriff initiative.

A Minneapolis police officer just cleared in the death of a suspect is now accused of fighting with a female friend.

The Minneapolis police officer who was cleared by a civil jury of wrongdoing in the shooting death of 19-year-old Fong Lee has been charged with misdemeanor domestic assault.

The fourth annual Bike Safety Rodeo and free car seat check-up is scheduled for Monday, June 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lions Park in Elk River.

On May 14, United States Marshal Michael McGinn presented Investigator Michael Sieg with an award for the outstanding work he did in the case of the United States v. Federal inmate Robert Bonnie Beale.

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

Sherburne County is getting a state grant to investigate a former village dump in Big Lake.

A second man has been charged in Sherburne County after burglaries last week at Santiago Store and Bailey Ray's bar.

BIG LAKE - Sherburne County is getting a state grant to investigate a former village dump in Big Lake.

The largest demolition derby charity fund raiser in Minnesota kicks off Saturday, June 6 at the Sherburne County Fairgrounds in Elk River.