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.

Take two for Paycheck Protection Program

Congress is set to approve a second round of assistance for small businesses totalling $349 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But the money is expected to go even faster the second time around.

Neighbors celebrate 4-year-old's birthday with parade after coronavirus cancels party

After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead. 

Investigators determine Northern Metals Recycling fire was accidental

After weeks of investigating, the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office has finally concluded its investigation into the fire at Northern Metal Recycling in Becker, Minnesota. Officials declared the cause of the fire an accident ignited by a spark or heated metals coming on contact with combustible materials.

Northern Metal Becker facility to remain shut down after court decision on Friday

After a massive fire broke out at the Northern Metals facility in Becker, Minnesota, sending plumes of black smoke and large flames shooting into the air for days, attorneys for the company appeared in court on Friday.

Northern Metals fire: How did the recycling facility end up in Becker?

Four days after flames broke out, the fire at the Northern Metals facility in Becker, Minnesota is still burning and officials say it could still another couple of days before every flame is extinguished.

Northern Metals fire: MPCA air quality test results show no harmful chemicals

Early air quality test results from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency do not show signs of dangerous levels of chemicals following the massive fire at Northern Metals in Becker, Minnesota, according to the latest update from the Becker Police Department.

Minnesota regulators impose restrictions on Northern Metals after fire

Minnesota’s top pollution regulators ordered a Minneapolis recycling company to shut down some of its operations because of a massive fire that has burned for days in Sherburne County.

6 to 8 counties potentially impacted by Northern Metals fire, air quality testing underway

Minnesota health and pollution officials are asking people to stay away from the Northern Metals facility in Becker while crews work to put out the fire and air quality testing continues.

Entering 3rd day Northern Metals fire in Becker, Minnesota 'under control' after 'major progress' overnight

In a release, the Becker Police Department says a fire break has been successfully established to separate the burning car debris from the rest of the lot. The plan, announced Wednesday, is to let the separated section burn out.

Becker Schools to close Thursday due to Northern Metals fire

The Superintendent made the decision to close schools Thursday after the Northern Metals fire is expected to blaze through the day after starting Tuesday.

Officials say it could take days to fully extinguish Northern Metals fire in Becker, Minnesota

Officials are investigating a fire that started overnight at the Northern Metal Recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota. As officials warn residents of poor air quality, the police chief said it could take days to fully extinguish the fire.