50th anniversary of Big Lake's Spud Fest this weekend
Big Lake is hosting its annual Spud Fest this weekend, marking the 50th anniversary of the event. The weekend includes fireworks, water fights, softball tournament, bingo, pancake breakfast, carnival, parade and other activities. The festival supports summer youth programs.
Big Lake Cheer Team headed to National Cheerleading Championship
Every high school cheerleader dreams about it, but only the best get the opportunity to compete for the coveted title: National Champions. This week the Big Lake Varsity teams are headed to Walt Disney World to do just that! Co-coaches Derek and Kaylene Nelson joined Good Day to chat about their journey to nationals.
FOUND: Man, 93, with dementia last seen driving to Elk River
A 93-year-old man with dementia has been reported as missing, according to the Minnesota BCA.
Racist promposal sparks backlash in Big Lake, Minnesota
Some parents and students in the Big Lake, Minnesota community say the school district's apology following a viral racist prom proposal posted on social media is not enough.
Two boys arrested after Big Lake carjacking
Two boys were arrested in connection to an armed carjacking in Big Lake, Minnesota, according to the Big Lake Police Department.
City of Big Lake memorializes slain city council member
The Big Lake Police Department created a memorial outside the station for the city council member allegedly killed by her son last month.
Son charged in Big Lake City Council member's murder
The son of a Big Lake, Minnesota city councilwoman was charged with her murder Monday.
Big Lake City Council member identified as woman allegedly killed by son
The woman allegedly killed by her son in Big Lake, Minnesota has been identified as a Big Lake City council member, according to authorities.
20-year-old man arrested after allegedly killing mother in Big Lake, Minnesota
A homicide is under investigation in Big Lake after a man allegedly killed his mother in their home, according to the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office.
Cargill temporarily stops production at Big Lake, Minnesota facility, employees laid off
Cargill says it is temporarily idling its Big Lake, Minnesota facility and laying off employees there due to shifting demands of the foodservice industry.
Fleeing suspect on I-94 unfazed by spike strips, eventually stopped with PIT maneuver
Authorities arrested a man after he led police on a nearly 20-mile chase on Interstate 94 north of the Twin Cities metro Saturday.
Fresno, California mass shooting suspect arrested in Big Lake, Minn. on New Year's Eve
The man was one of four gang members who have been charged in the mass shooting. He is awaiting extradition to California where he could face the death penalty.
Big Lake, Minn. police send out warning after Facebook post falsely accuses man of being a ‘creeper’
A warning post shared on a community Facebook page labeled a man who has lived in Big Lake, Minnesota for 50 years as a pervert for something he didn’t do.
Thousands flock to Minnesota couple's sunflower farm for whimsy, bliss
While most of us have a dream, not all of us see it come true. But, one couple in Big Lake, Minnesota lives their dream every day for two weeks when they welcome thousands to their backyard.