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Super Sabraski races to record 13th Wissota National Championship

Shane Sabraski, 48, from Rice, Minnesota, who routinely fields three cars nightly, sometimes four, was in the thick of three national championship battles until the bitter end of this season and ended up with a 14-point margin over Dylan Nelson atop the final WISSOTA Super Stock national point standings, racing to his 13th career national title in the process. Shane also ended up second in the final WISSOTA Late Model national point standings, third in the final WISSOTA Modified national points and raced to a runner-up finish in the final Structural Buildings WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series for the second season in a row as well.

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Zimmerman High School to present ‘Elf Jr.’

Zimmerman Middle High School will present the musical “Elf Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. The musical is based on the popular Christmas story of Buddy, a young man who grows up with Santa Claus at the North Pole believing he is an elf. When he discovers he is human and has a father in New York City, Buddy travels south to find his family. Buddy soon discovers that the human world is much different from life at the North Pole. His workaholic father has no idea he has a son, but Buddy’s journey brings him closer to his family, new friends and a pretty co-worker named Jovie. This heartwarming story reminds audiences that while Christmas comes with plenty of traditions and festivities, the holiday is ultimately about growing closer to the people we love. Senior Lincoln Hullermann plays Buddy, and Blake Carlson plays Santa. Bennett Mielke plays Buddy’s human father, Walter Hobbs, while senior Olivia Krats plays Walter’s wife. Owen Maack plays their son. Charlee Havens plays Jovie, and Zea Goth plays the store manager. The office staff includes Deb, played by Emmry Suits; Chadwick, played by Brayden Jones; and

Zimmerman, MN · 2d

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Property taxes increase 3% in proposed Sauk Rapids 2027 budget

SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. — While the overall levy for the property tax in Sauk Rapids is planned to increase in 2027, the actual rate is planned to decrease slightly — which doesn’t mean taxpayers will pay less in the new year. The tax capacity for the city went up nearly 4% in the past year, Finance Director Jack Kahlhamer said during the Nov. 9 city council meeting, and the levy is planned to go up 3%. “But,” he said, “again, the tax capacity increase is really almost all existing homes.” The tax capacity can be impacted by new construction but also increases in existing property values, which could lead to higher costs for homeowners. According to the proposed budget, this is compared to 2026’s increased level of nearly 9% from the previous year with about the same increase to tax capacity. More: 3M agrees to pay billions over toxic chemical claims Utility fee increases in Sauk Rapids The other potential increase for homeowners are the public utilities and services fees. Utility fees overall will increase about 5% to 6% into the new year, according to the proposed budget. Most of the increase come from storm water fees, which will see

Sauk Rapids, MN · 3d

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BL Twp. completes the work begun at the last meeting

The Big Lake Township Board of Supervisors meeting held on Wednesday, October 28 took up some unfinished business from its last meeting. Last meeting, with the recommendation of Supervisor Dean Brenteson, the board voted to cancel all bids received for 2026-2027 snow and ice removal. Brenteson had said that the township had tried to do a three-year contract, but there were too many complications and unknown variables that had to be accounted for.

Big Lake, MN · 1d
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Cretex Medical Acquires Select Assets of Design Phactory

Cretex Medical, a provider of contract medical device manufacturing and engineering services, acquired select assets and capabilities of Design Phactory, located in Zimmerman, Minnesota. Known for its expertise in solving complex molding challenges, Design Phactory is a tooling designer for plastic injection molding. The transaction closed in October 2026. “We’re...

Zimmerman, MN · 1d

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CLFD Fire Hall update from council

The Clear Lake City Council met on Wednesday, November 4. The meeting was rescheduled from its usual first Monday of the month date because of elections occurring on November 3. All members of the council were present. The Good News. Mayor Elect Chad Nelson gave an update on the progress...

Clear Lake, MN · 1d

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Becker girls CC takes 11th at state

The Becker Bulldog girls cross country team finished off their season at the Minnesota State Cross Country meet on Saturday November 7. There was a lot of great competition, but the Bulldogs proved they are just as good with an 11th place finish. The meet was held at a new host site which was Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake.

Becker, MN · 1d

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B & J Evergreen Grows Families

It takes a decade to grow a Christmas tree, but for the Johnson family, it’s taken four generations to grow B & J Evergreen. Seventy years ago, Wally Johnson started a tree farm in Clear Lake, MN, so that his family would not have to spend their summers in the cities. He and his wife owned a cabin on Lake Julia, one of the Briggs Lake chain of lakes. Wally worked for Donaldson Manufacturing and wanted to teach his son how to work.

Clear Lake, MN · 1d

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Sherburne County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

Sherburne County is asking residents and local organizations to review its updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which aims to reduce risks from natural hazards, and is provide public feedback on it by Nov. 15. The updated, multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan covers the county’s cities and townships, as well as participating school districts, agencies, organizations and businesses. The county says the plan is intended to help reduce long-term risks to people and property from various hazards. “Like all Minnesota counties, Sherburne County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures, which can threaten the loss of life and property in the county,” the release said. The public can access the plan using the following links: Sherburne County HMP Website Homepage (feedback form at the bottom of page: https://sherburne-county-hmp-umn.hub.arcgis.com/ ) and Sherburne County Mitigation Action Charts (feedback form at the bottom of page: https://sherburne-county-hmp-umn.hub.arcgis.com/pages/goals-implementation ). Proposed measures described in the draft include infrastructure projects in areas with repeated flooding, safe rooms in places vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storms, burying power lines, improving emergency warnings and public outreach on severe weather and preparedness. Sherburne County Emergency Management

Sherburne County, MN · 22h

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Isanti and Chisago County Court Reports, Nov. 1 - 7

David Lucas Goebel (DOB 06/29/2003) of Isanti, was charged Nov. 2 with Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Use-No Consent. Jason William Tillmans (DOB 12/29/1972) of Minneapolis, was charged Nov. 5 with Drugs - 1st Degree - Possess 50 grams or more - cocaine or methamphetamine. Michael Eugene Tabaka (DOB 08/16/1961) of Isanti,...

Isanti, MN · 1d

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‘New’ Isanti playgrounds may be installed this year

The Isanti City Council has decided to let the experts do the work of installing two new (to Isanti) playgrounds rather than having a Public Works employee get a crash course in installation and lead the city and community volunteers through the installation process. The decision also means there is a good chance — weather permitting — the playgrounds will be open before the end of 2026.

Isanti, MN · 1d