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. 

Elk River residents asked to conserve water after water main break

Utilities officials in Elk River, Minnesota are asking residents to conserve water after a water main was damaged, according to Elk River Municipal Utilities Interim General Manager Theresa Slominski.

2 killed in crash outside St. Cloud, Minnesota

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash Tuesday evening outside St. Cloud.

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.