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Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
Welcome from the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce! The
Chamber is committed to the success of the Big Lake business
community through information, communication, coopera-
tion and support for all.
The Chamber is a referral center for both local and out-of-
state inquiries. We answer hundreds of questions about the
Big Lake community and area businesses. The BLCC also
offers opportunities to businesses through networking at our
monthly Chamber meetings, monthly newsletters, weekly
emails, our website, the Business Expo, and our Big Lake
Block Party.
We would like to thank the members who participated in
the community guide as well as other Chamber events
throughout the year. Your involvement in the Chamber is an
essential part of doing business.
You can help make the community and
organizations in the area stronger by being
an active BLCC member. In return, the
Chamber will help make your business or
organization stronger. If you would like to
find out more information about the Big
Lake Chamber, you can contact our office
at (763) 263-7800, Monday- Thursday 9:00
a.m.- 3 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m.- 12:00
p.m. or feel free to visit our website at
www.biglakechamber.com. Dont forget to like us on
Facebook!
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Legacy: A new musical fever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Gridders start young in Big Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Big Lakes parks expanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
This Big Lake Rail Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Seniors are celebrated in Big Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
NEW Senior Living section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-43
Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-49
Special Features
Front Cover Photos: BOB AND THE BEACHCOMBERS
were one of a number of dynamic local groups to perform
before crowds of up to 1000 each Thursday this summer at
Lakeside Park. Their visit, as well as that by Joe and Mary
Klesk with their vintage car made it a wonderful attraction,
courtesy of the sponsoring Big Lake Legacy Foundation. See
story inside. (Photos by Jennifer Edwards)
BI G LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Board
Members are (front row, left to right), Leslie Dingmann, City
of Big Lake, Donna Clarksean from KleinBank, Susan
Nagorski of the West Sherburne Tribune, and Heather Eidem
from CentraCare Health-Monticello. Back row is John
Howard from Coborns, Mark Hedstrom from Spinning
Sound Entertainment and Progressive Lending Solutions, City
Clerk Gina Wolbeck and Doug Hayes from BOB 106 Radio.
(Photo by Jennifer Edwards).
GREAT RIVER SPINE AND SPORT Therapist Jenny
Midas (above) gives teacher Robert Hoekstra a neck massage
at the Big Lake Chamber Business Expo. (Right) RiverWood
Banks booth attracted many of the Expos visitors. (Photos by
Jennifer Edwards).
From The Editor
I heard an encouraging report out of Big Lake
City offices recently.
Six single family housing permits had been
let for the past month. Nothing to brag about,
compared to those years not long ago when
the city and township were building 500-plus
homes.
But encouraging, nonetheless, because in
recent years, due to the Depression, we were seeing only one
home built per month.
Homebuilding - and all that goes into it - comprises 40% of
Big Lakes economy.
That includes owners of raw land being paid for their prop-
erty, developers stepping forward to zone and plat, engineers
to shape new roads, contractors to build those roads, the
realtors, carpenters to build the houses, electricians, HVAC
people, plumbers, concrete people, the lawns outside, floor-
ing, window treatments, paint, painters, appliances, security
systems.
Dont forget the lenders.
If you want to understand how large a whack against the
side of its economic head Big Lake (and all other similar
growing communities) have taken due to this Depression,
just stop and think about the effort our merchants have had to
put forth to climb out of that big hole.
Remarkable, I say.
Countless times I have talked with merchants over the past
few years, when they complained about having to cut costs,
cut costs, stay alive.
My response to them has always been, Make sure in the
end it is you who remains standing.
Im proud of them for their diligence, their sense of duty to
the community.
And I urge you, the customer, to give them every chance to
serve your shopping needs.
Its not the out-of-town big box whos paying taxes to send
your kids to school.
Its your local businesses. Please remind yourself of that.
Thats how communities are made - and kept.
In This Guide
Were proud to bring you another Big Lake Community
Guide, with the support and cooperation of local businesses
and organizations.
We trust you will find it interesting and informative. And if
there is a newcomer to the community who may not have
received one, pick up a copy at the banks, Chamber office or
Tribune.
Features included in this Guide include a look at city parks,
the local seniors movement and the new Legacy Foundation,
by staff writer Jennifer Edwards, the Big Lake youth football
program, by Ken Francis, and an update of the proposed Big
Lake Rail Park, by me.
Thank you for doing your share to support Big Lake.
Gary W. Meyer
Editor-35 years
Sue Emberland
Sales-14 years
Gail Evans
Office Manager
12 years
Mary Mayer
Graphic Designer
8 years
Ken Francis
Staff Writer-13 years
Jennifer Edwards
Staff Writer-10 years
Susan Nagorski
Sales
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Chris Meyer
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The Big Lake Legacy
Foundation is an organization
dedicated to strengthening the
fabric of the Big Lake
Community, boosting local pride
and community spirit.
The organization is the brain-
child of lifelong Big Laker Doug
Hayes, who was looking for a
way to bring people together.
In the early 1900s, when Big
Lake was at a low point, the
civic leaders got together and
created an amusement park,
said Hayes. People would come
on the train from miles around to picnic at the lake, enjoy
baseball games, fish, swim, ride the carousel and dance at the
pavillion, he said.
I wanted to recreate that and one of the things which
brings people together is music, he said. I want Big Lake to
be a destination.
H a y e s
shared his
idea with
others and
soon the
new com-
mittee was
formed. Led
by Hayes,
City Council
M e m b e r
Mike Wallen
and Lori
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m e m b e r s
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Dave Gast
from Klein-
Bank, John
Uphoff, Rick Schroeder from The Friendly Buffalo, Pastor Kyle
Sidlo from Saron Lutheran Church, Brad Johnson from the Big
Lake Lakes Association, City Administrator Todd Bodem,
Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Gene Earney from the Big Lake
Lions, Laura Hayes from Big Lake Township, Big Lake
Chamber of Commerce President Tricia Skodje and others
began to meet regularly.
They first got together in March and Music in the Park, a
series of 12 concerts held in Lakeside Park was born.
Attendance at the event has been outstanding.
Based on the results, Id say we were correct, said Hayes,
who already has nine acts booked for 12 of next summers
performances.
Lakeside Park has been packed every Thursday night.
Admission is free to the concerts.
The Farmers Market is starting to grow, adding vendors and
a greater variety of merchandise.
Sometimes the parking lot is overflowing and cars have to
be parked in the old A&W lot. An evening with Bob and the
Beachcombers included an old car show. Committee mem-
bers expected 15 vehicles. Almost 60 showed up.
Residents who live around the lakes jump on their pon-
toons and head for the beach to join the fun. The Legacy Cafe
serves hot dogs or burgers, chips and pop for $3 or $10 for
four, making the evening out affordable for everyone.
But the Legacy Committees plans dont just begin and end
with a great season of music and family fun at Lakeside Park.
What really inspired me was a fascination with Big Lakes
history, said Hayes.
I thought if people knew more about Big Lake they would
be more supportive.
One of the ambitions of the Legacy Committee is to create
a walking history tour of Big Lake, so newcomers to the area,
and even some long-time residents, can find out more about
the town they live in.
Big Lake does have a long history. It is located on an
ancient trail travelled by millions over the years. The trail fol-
lows the Mississippi north to the Winnipeg area in Manitoba.
For a while it was known as the Red River Ox Cart Trail, and
the Metis, from Canada, would bring furs and other trade
goods south along the trail to trade in Minneapolis or St. Paul
for other goods. The wooden carts were noisy and could be
heard coming from miles away.
The first person to settle in the area was Joseph Brown, who
built a hotel, located about where Lake Street North is today.
Joseph was killed by a stage coach outside his hotel, but
Browns Hotel was a fixture in Big Lake for many years, even
after his death.
Another activity in the works is a Christmas tree lighting
ceremony by the outside skating rinks behind City Hall. The
rinks are being repainted, thanks to a group of volunteers led
by George Quinn and a grant from Valspar, written by Public
Works Director Mike Goebel for 90 gallons of paint.
A long term goal is the creation of a lighted ballpark com-
plex with at least four fields.
All of these activities require funds and some local busi-
nesses and organizations have been quick to respond.
Music Continued On Page 8
Legacy: A new musical fever
THE BIG LAKE LEGACY COMMITTEE and some vol-
unteers at Music in the Park. Pictured from the left, front row
is Shelly Wallen, Emily Berglund, Jody Schleif, Lori Kampa,
Dave Gast, Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Emily Wallen, Tricia
Skodje and Doug Hayes. Back row is Mike Wallen, Brad
Johnson, City Administrator Todd Bodem, Big Lake Chief of
Police Joel Scharf and his wife, Sarah, Laura Hayes and Pastor
Kyle Sidlo. (Photos by Jennifer Edwards).
Jennifer Edwards
Staff Writer
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The Friendly Buffalo, KleinBank, BOB 106, the Big Lake
and Elk River Lions, Knights of Columbus, WSI Insurance and
others have stepped up with donations or to sponsor events
This summer was amazing, said Hayes. I really want to
thank all the local businesses and people who helped to make
it come together. I was very blessed by their response.
The Legacy Foundation is still seeking donations to fund
future activities and is looking to the community for help to
make it all happen. Donations can be made at KleinBank or
on Facebook.
The little things all come together. It is awesome, said
Hayes. Dads are out there, dancing with their daughters and
everyone is having fun.
BOB AND THE Beachcombers (above and left)
played at Big Lakes Music in the Park. (Photos by
Jennifer Edwards). The Rockin Hollywoods (right)
were the first band to play the Big Lake concert.
(Photo by Doug Hayes).
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Big Lake Public Library
The Big Lake Public Library is located at 790 Minnesota
Street across from Independence Elementary School.
The Big Lake Public Library is a part of the Great River
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Library Hours: Mon. 2-7 p.m.; Tues. 10-1 p.m.; Wed. and
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Gridders start young in Big Lake
Every Friday night during football season, fans from all over
the state pack their local high school stands to cheer for their
team.
Many of those players probably had a long career on the
field long before they ever put on a high school football uni-
form.
In Big Lake, kids start as early as the second grade, learning
about the game while developing their skills along the way as
players in the Big Lake Youth Football Association.
On average, more than 150 kids from beginners through
eighth grade have taken part in youth football over the past
five years.
This year, there are more than 190, with 51 kids comprising
four teams in the introductory division for second and third
graders. Those kids dont travel to other areas to play. Instead,
they play against each other while learning the game.
Its tackle, but were basically just teaching them funda-
mentals - proper stances, how to block, how to tackle, says
association treasurer Patti Bottema.
Patti, who had one son go through the association and has
another playing now, says its more important for them to
learn the game than to be concerned about competing
against teams from other towns.
The coaches are on the field with them. Theyve got their
clipboards. They walk them through basic formations, she
says. If Johnny is out of line, the coach will walk out there
and actually move him into position. Its on-field coaching,
teaching them on the field. Its not that crazy die-hard com-
petitiveness that you can get.
The middle division has kids in fourth, fifth and sixth grade
playing against kids at their own grade level.
Those age groups play in the Twin City North League
against teams like Andover, St. Francis and Blaine. Back in
2009, fourth and fifth graders played together. But Patti says
that made it difficult for some of the fourth graders, especial-
REED BOTTEMA (12) carries the ball and Zack
Robeck (8) provides some blocking in a fourth-grade game.
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ly playing against some of the better teams at tournaments.
This year, the association has more kids in those grades
than last year - 37 compared with 35 in fourth grade; 46 com-
pared with 35 in fifth grade and 31 sixth graders compared
with just 18 last year.
A lot of it is word of mouth, says Patti. A lot of them have
gone through the intro program and the fourth grade and
theyre fired up. Theyre ready to play. These kids tell their
THE BIG LAKE fourth-grade team that won the 2012
West Side Classic Tournament in Des Moines, IA. (Front)
Kaleb Benson, Gavin Holum, Bearakhan Leines, Tyler
Washkuhn, Jordan Bagne, Logan Peterson, Zach Robeck,
Garret Flatten, Jake Wesley, Brandonlee Ruddock, (middle)
Cory Martin, Jake Bahe, Reggie Riebel, Vince Daley, Jack
Iverson, Evan Milberger, Forrest Scheel, Reed Bottema,
Brandon Stern, Brandon Swanson, Tyler Beach, (back)
Coaches: Neil Milberger, Wade Washkuln, Norm Peterson,
and Brady Bagne. (Submitted photos.)
VINCE DAILEY draws two Bloomington defenders in
a game at Mall of America Field in the 2012 AAU
Tournament.
friends how much fun theyre having.
And it is fun.
Kids play nine or 10 league games each season, which starts
in early September and ends in mid-October. And they often
travel to tournaments, including one in Iowa around
Halloween.
Football Continued On Page 12
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Their practice begins much earlier - in mid-July with condi-
tioning, then formation practice without equipment before
putting on the pads in the second week of August.
Volunteers are an integral part of the association. Coaches,
assistant coaches and board members are all parents of the
players. No one gets paid for anything.
In the Big Lake Association, parents dont have to pay for
equipment. The association buys equipment using funds from
the Hornet Classic, a tournament that can draw a few thou-
sand players from across the Midwest. Last year the tourna-
ment drew more than 40 teams, some from Iowa, Wisconsin
and even Canada.
We brought in enough revenue that we spent over
$20,000 over the past two years just for equipment, says
Patti. A lot of associations dont provide equipment. So par-
ents are looking at another $200-plus in equipment costs for
something theyre kids are going to outgrow. It can become
very expensive.
As the kids get older, competition gets better.
Seventh graders play in the North Suburban League
against teams like Anoka, Rogers and Cooper, says Patti. Its
pretty good competition.
By seventh grade, many players have passed through the
ranks and have learned the game well enough to compete.
Everybodys learning, so by the time they get to JV and high
school they should have it down, says Patti. Hopefully,
were growing a better program for our school.
THE BIG LAKE Eighth-grade team on offense at the
2012 West Side Classic Tournament.

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Girl Scouts of MN and Wisconsin Lakes
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Meals on Wheels/Senior Dining
763-263-0058
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Minnesota State Patrol
320-255-4224
MN Domestic Violence Crisis Line
1-866-223-1111
Network for Life in Transitions
763-263-2973
Poison Control Center MN
1-800-222-1222
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Red Cross Central Minnesota
800-560-7641
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River Rider
763-263-0101
Rivers of Hope
763-295-3433
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Retired Senior Volunteer Program
320-255-7295
Salvation Army
salvationarmyusa.org
Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Center
320-251-HELP or 1-800-237-5090
Sherburne County Area United Way
763-633-5886
shercounitedway.org
Sherburne County Assistance Programs
1-800-433-5239
needhelppayingbills.com
Sherburne County Fair
763-441-3610
sherburnecountyfair.org
Sherburne County Government Center
763-765-3000
co.sherburne.mn.us
Sherburne County Crisis Nursery
763-765-4000
Sherburne County Daycare Assistance
763-765-4000
Sherburne County Historical Society
763-261-4433
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Sherburne County Public Health
763-765-4000
Sherburne County Sheriff
763-241-2500
Sherburne County Social Services
763-241-2600
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763-389-3323
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Big Lakes parks expanding
Carefree Country Club is a member-owned recreational
vehicle park that features a private 18-hole golf course,
bocce ball, stocked private lake, nature trail, tennis
courts, heated pool, hot tub, abundant wild life and other
amenities on the property.
Carefree Country Club is located 45 miles northwest of
Minneapolis near Big Lake, Minnesota.
For information contact us at
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Big Lake, MN 55309
Jennifer Edwards
Staff Writer
In addition to being locat-
ed close to the Sherburne
National Wildlife Refuge
and the Sand Dunes State
Forest, the City of Big Lake
has 19 parks, 14 miles of
trails and a number of green-
ways around Big Lake and
Lake Mitchell.
Some of the parks are
small, neighborhood parks
with playgrounds for chil-
dren. A few are undevel-
oped. Some are larger, with
more room for games and
activities. Many have play-
ground equipment and other
amenities, such as links to
trails.
Lakeside Park, visible from
Hwy. 10, is the crown jewel
of Big Lakes park system,
with a boat launch, fishing
dock, swimming beach, free
exercise equipment and a
skate board park. It is the
only Big Lake park with an admission fee for vehicles.
It is the home of the Big Lake Farmers Market every
Thursday from late May through October. This summer it has
also been home to Music in the Park and a number of other
events such as the Granite Man race and the Big Lake Women
of Today annual Easter egg hunt. The park admission fee does
not apply for events like these.
The most recent acquisition is the 30-acre River Oaks Park,
located on Eagle Lake Road North (Co. Rd. 5). This park is
largely undeveloped and offers easy access to the Elk River.
Presiding over the city parks is Public Works Director Mike
Goebel, who works with the city council appointed parks
committee to develop them.
Parks committee members include Janae Stern, Renee
Rossman, Katrine Nau, Scott Marotz, Eugene Earney, Denise
McDowall Seyko and City Council Liaison Nick Christenson.
Much of the parks committees funding comes from devel-
opers in the form of park dedication fees. Other funding
comes in the form of grants, gifts and donations.
The parks committee is working on a survey to find out
what residents would like to see in their parks and how they
should be developed. They also had an open house at River
Oaks Park.
In addition to amenities and the budget, the parks commit-
tee considers a number of different criteria for park develop-
ment, including what residents would like to see and the ease
and cost of maintaining the park and its equipment.
The plan for River Oaks Park is to keep it more natural,
SCOUT GARRETT MORAN
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Sidewalks
Trails
Greenways
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Parks
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said Katrine Nau. We will probably have frisbee golf, nature
trails, a playground and river access points. We would like it
to become a canoeing destination.
Deer and wild turkeys are often seen in the park, especial-
ly in the early morning hours and at dusk. Geese, ducks and
songbirds take advantage of the wooded riverside.
In line with those plans, when Garrett Moran, an Eagle
Scout candidate with Big Lake Troop 93, was looking for a
project, he elected to do some things for River Oaks Park.
With the help of some scouting friends and parents, he
stained 19 picnic tables for the park. He applied to the Big
Lake Lions for funds to build wood duck house. Now five
wood duck houses have been constructed and placed along
the river bank.
Moran and his team also
built a bat house to encour-
age the bats, which provide
natural mosquito control.
Bats eat millions of mosqui-
tos and help to keep the pop-
ulation down.
I set that up in a quiet
place back behind some
trees, said Moran. Bats like
it quiet during the day.
There are other projects in
the works for River Oaks
Park, which was once a camp
ground. Nothing remains
from that era. Facilities cur-
rently include a satellite.
More durable restroom facili-
ties are in the works.
The parks committee,
which meets monthly, intends to apply for some grants to help
develop the park while still keeping the back-to-nature feel.
We want people to go there and check it out, said
Committee Chair Janae Stern. We want them to go and see
what is there already.
It is a nice, quiet park with lots of wildlife close to the
downtown area, said Moran. It would be a nice place to go
and have lunch.
Anyone interested in visiting one of Big Lakes parks can
find a complete, interactive map to all of them on the City of
Big Lake website. Click on the names of the parks and infor-
mation about what amenities each one contains pops up.
THE BIG LAKE PARKS COMMITTEE is dedicated to
improving the parks and trails around Big Lake. Pictured
from left to right are Public Works Director Mike Goebel,
Katrine Nau, Janae Stern, Scott Marotz, who also serves on
the planning commission, Renee Rossman, Denise McDowall
Seyko, Gene Earney and City Council Liason Nick
Christenson. (Photo by Jennifer Edwards).
ERECTING A BAT HOUSE
was part of Garrett Morans
Eagle project, along with his
helpers, in River Oaks Park.
Bats eat millions of mosquitos
every day.
Big Lake Parks
Beaudry Park: Hill St. N. between Park and Lagoon Avenues.
Bluff Park: 20220 Prairie Drive. Located in the Prairie
Meadows Dev. Playground structure, picnic tables and swings.
Brown Park: 106 Lake Street North. Adjacent to City Hall
along US Hwy 10. Gazebo, benches & flower garden.
Hidden River Park: 20774 Atlantic Blvd. Located in the
Hidden Rivers Development along CR 5. Trail to river with
overlook gazebo and benches.
Highline Park: 19200 Highline Drive. Located N of Highline
Drive west of CR 5, and east of Highland Trail. Playground,
picnic tables, ballfield, benches and grills.
Hudson Wood Park: 16400 May Circle. Playground, benches
and picnic tables.
Jefferson Square Park: 10 Lake St S. Located along the south-
side of US Hwy 10 at the intersection of Hwy 10/25. Benches,
reader board and flower garden.
Kellerwood Park: South of Hwy 10 and West of Hwy 25 along
Keller Lake. Benches.
Lake Ridge Park: 4430 Pintail Street. Located east of CR 81 off
of 206th Avenue. Playground, ballfield, benches, swings and
picnic tables.
Lakeside Park: 101 Lakeshore Drive. Located on the west side
of Big Lake along US Hwy 10. Beach, playground equipment,
3 volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, boat launch, fishing pier,
dock, two shelters, picnic area, grills, picnic tables, water
fountain and skate park. Special Notes:
1. There is a parking fee for parking at Lakeside Park.
2. No pets are allowed in the Park.
3. The Park Pavilion is available free of charge on a first-come,
first-serve basis. We do not take reservations for Pavilion
areas.
Lions Park: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Located 3.5 miles N of
Hwy 10 on Eagle Lake Rd. 36 acres built up to accommodate
the entire community. Community building reserved on an
as requested basis for non-profit groups. Bonfire ring, play-
ground area, picnic tables and barbecue grills.
McDowall Park: North of Lake Mitchell. Trail system, prairie
restoration plantings and benches.
Mitchell Farms Park: 5415 Teal Street. Located N of Mitchell
Road and W of Teal Street. Playground structure, benches and
swings.
Powell Park: 1420 Powell Street. Located w of CR 5 and S of
Hiawatha Avenue. Playground structure, benches and swings.
River Oaks Park: West of CR 5 and north of Grace Drive. Dirt
walking trail. This part provides access to the Elk River.
Riverside Landing Park: East of CR 5, across from Highline
Drive. This part provides access to the Elk River.
Sanford Select Acres Park: Sanford Avenue and Eaglewood
Drive.
Shores of Lake Mitchell: 3211 Lake Ridge Drive. Located
south of Lake Ridge Drive and north of Manitou Street.
Playground, swings, benches, horseshoe pits, soccer field and
basketball court.
Sweetwater Bend Park: Located in Sweetwater Bend
Development located on the northern most part of the city
limits. Off CR 73 Thompson Lake.
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are either on the 9-hole Executive Golf Course or on the Mississippi River.
Park is open from mid April to mid October. FREE GOLF to members.
Come in for a tour and play nine holes of golf FREE. Amenities include
laundry, heated swimming pool, library, tennis courts, horseshoes, play-
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Wrights Crossing Park: 514 Forest Road. Located S of Hwy 10
and N of Forest Rd. Playground, swings, gazebo, benches,
picnic tables and volleyball court.
SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1965,
comprises more than 30,700 acres of wetlands, prairie open-
ings and oak savanna and is home to an astounding array of
native animals. The Refuge is open seven days a week dur-
ing daylight hours free of charge. Visitor information leaflets,
which include a map of the Refuge, may be picked up at
information kiosks at Refuge entry points. The Refuge office is
open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. For more infor-
mation, call 763-389-3323. You can visit the Refuge web site
at: www.fws.gov/midwest/sherburne.
Wildlife Drive: Prairies Edge Wildlife Drive is located 1.2
miles north of Orrock on Sherburne County Road 5. The
Drive is open during daylight hours from late April through-
out October. This 7.3 mile auto tour features three wildlife
observation decks and three short hiking trails.
Hiking Trails: The Refuge offers two scenic hiking trails, the
Mahnomen and Blue Hill, both located on County Road 9.
The trails are for foot travel only. Bicycles and horses are not
permitted. Pets must be leashed.
Open Hiking: All Refuge lands are open to hiking, cross-
country skiing and snowshoeing from Sept. 1 - Feb. 28.
Cross Country Skiing: Two ungroomed trails, The Blue Hill
Trail and the Mahnomen Trail, are available in the Refuge for
cross-country skiing.
Fishing: All fishing, including ice fishing, is confined to the St.
Francis River. Access points are located where the St. Francis
River crosses county roads. State regulations apply.
Canoeing: Canoeing is permitted only on Battle Brook south
of Little Elk Lake and on the St. Francis River south of Battle
Brook. Use is limited to daylight hours. Overnight
camping/campfires are not permitted.
Bicycling: Bicycling is permitted on the Prairies Edge Wildlife
Drive and public roads crossing the Refuge. Hiking trails are
closed to bicycling and no off-road travel is permitted. Refuge
service roads are open to bicycling Sept. 1 - Feb. 28.
SAND DUNES STATE FOREST
Sand Dunes State Forest is located in central Sherburne
County, five miles north of Big Lake. The forest can be
reached by taking County Road 5 North from Big Lake, off of
U.S. Hwy. 10. The Sand Dunes State Forest is located with-
in the bounds of Orrock Township.
Outdoor recreation facilities in the Sand Dunes State Forest
include more than 18 miles of trails, maintained and groomed
for snowmobiling and available for horseback riding.
BRIDGEVIEW PARK RESERVE
Bridgeview Park Reserve is located southwest of Big Lake
along the Mississippi River. From Hwy. 25, go west on CR 11
and then immediately south on CR 50. The park entrance is
on the south side of the road. 29 acres in size.
The land is gently rolling with a ridge extending east and
west offering some scenic vistas overlooking the Mississippi
River, which in this area is part of the Wild and Scenic River
System.
Much of the park is comprised of an Oak Woodland/
Brushland forest.
A mowed trail system allows for recreational activities such
as hiking, snowshoeing, and birdwatching and educational
experiences featuring native grasses, wildflowers, and
wildlife. The park is managed for low impact use. A parking
area serves as the entrance to the park.
Park Rules: No motorized vehicles. No hunting. No camp-
ing. All pets must remain on a leash. Please stay on designat-
ed trails. The digging or transplanting of any vegetation is pro-
hibited.
Highlights: Hiking Trails, Snowshoeing, Birdwatching,
Scenic Views. Hours: The park is open dawn to dusk 7 days a
week.
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Home Explorers: Currently a majority of our club members
are homeschoolers. We have members coming from Becker,
Big Lake, Clearwater and Monticello areas. We meet at
Bridgeview Assembly of God, 20500 County Road 11, Big
Lake the first Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. For more
information, contact Karen Schurter at 763-262-1027
Refuge Rangers: Members are from the Big Lake, Clear Lake
and Becker area. We meet the 1st Sunday of the month at the
Big Lake Lions Community Park, 21960 County Road 5, Big
Lake at 4:15pm. For more information, contact Lori Schafer
at 320-743-4723 or email schaferev@yahoo.com.
4-H in Sherburne County: Contact the University of
Minnesota Extension Office or on the internet at www.4hon-
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The Big Lake Compost Facility is a secured site and monitored
by a gate and camera system. To access the facility a gate pass
is needed. Gate passess are available at Big Lake City Hall.
Fee: Sherburne County Residents - No Charge
Non Sherburne County Resident - $50.00 per year
Commercial Use - $200.00 per year
Sherburne County Resident gate pass does not need to be pur-
chased on a yearly basis.
Directions: From downtown Big Lake, take Highway 10 east
to County Road 43, turn right (south) on County Road 43 to
the "Yard Waste Composting" sign (will be on the left before
the railroad tracks), turn left (east) and follow the driveway to
the compost facility site.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week, year-round
The following are accepted at the Compost facility:
Grass Clippings, Leaves, Brush / logs, separated from
grass clippings and leaves, Christmas trees
Note: No trash bags shall be left at the site. No yard waste shall
be left outside the facility. Compost Facility will be closed dur-
ing inclement weather. Compost Facility will be closed during
grinding operations. Composted material may be removed
from site at no charge. No diseased trees. No chain saws,
wood splitters or heavy equipment allowed on site without
permission. No stumps without permission. Please report any
garbage dumping to City Hall (763-263-2107)
This Big Lake Rail Park
By Gary W. Meyer
Editor
Supporters of the proposed Big Lake Rail Park are hoping to
have positive reports on its progress this fall.
Denied a state DTED grant in the amount of $3.29 million
this summer, they are waiting for an answer to their request
for federal startup funds.
Word from the Federal Transit Administration on a TIGER
Grant application for $3.2 million should come this fall.
The numbers are huge - because the proposed rail park is
huge in scope.
The proposed park encompasses 278 acres along the north
side of the BNSF Rail tracks stretching easterly from Midwest
Lumber to Co. Rd. 15.
Fully developed, firms within it could employ up to 2,000
people. Property tax receipts would be commensurate with
the quality of the buildings constructed, but in any case, it
could be huge.
The proposed project includes construction
of a portal (a pass through) under the Hwy. 10
overpass, 10,400 foot rail spur capable of
handling a full train off tracks, and a circular
spur extending northerly on the east side of
the overpass.
The portal construction could cost about
$710,000; the spur construction, another
$4.7 million; other infrastructure, to include
roads, electrical and rail remodeling, could
cost another $6.7 million.
About 220 of the 278 acres of property, in private hands,
lies in the city; the remainder in the township.
But the city, township and county have cooperated in a land
use measure to rezone all properties to Industrial IV, meaning
they could not be used for anything but the intended rail park.
That work has been of great importance, says
Commissioner Ewald Petersen, who helped guide it through
county channels.
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, who has championed the project to
the St. Paul capitol for financing at least twice, says the local
property owners are asking when the project can get going.
She accepts that as a positive thing.
So, what if the federal financing effort falls through?
Mayor Raeanne Danielowski addressed that issue, saying it
would be incumbent on the city, township and county to raise
the funds to finance the first stage of the work - the portal.
That would be the sure sign to state and federal authorities
that Big Lake officials are serious about the project.
As importantly, it would assure the railroad people there is
potential for them to help create the park, meaning more
business for them in the future.
Danielowski said BNSF drew in officials from Ft. Worth, TX,
Fargo and the Twin Cities for a meeting at Big Lake in
February to get a preview of the project.
They flew in because they were interested, Danielowski
said. But they wont get financially attached to the project
until the portal goes in.
The chicken or the egg thing, the mayor said.
(Further infrastructure, such as roads, would be the respon-
sibility of firms developing in the park.)
Unique Property
Danielowski has supported the rail park because it can be
something good that results from the railroad slicing the com-
munity in two parcels.
She says the open spaces proposed for the park could be
Big Lakes key to financial stability in the future, through
industry growth and resulting employment opportunities.
The I-94 corridor with Monticello has helped them with
business (retail). Its something we cant compete with. But a
rail industrial park is something nobody else will have.
Petersen agrees: I think it would change Sherburne
County, he said. It would bring in economic development
we now dont get a smell of.
Surrounding communities have also provided letters of sup-
port to the rail park proposal, knowing rail shipments to this
community would help businesses in theirs.
Big Lake could be a geographic hub for that growth, as
Hwys. 10, 169, 25, 101 and I-94 lie close by.
This is a game-changer for the community, said
Danielowski.
It would also be a game-changer for BNSF. The open spaces
of the proposed Big Lake park are more attractive than any
other lands along BNSF lines, from Chicago to Seattle.
For The Future
City officials have noted the inquiries coming in over the
park from possible developers. One was lost this past month,
because the park wasnt operational.
But they expect the inquiries to continue.
And Sen. Kiffmeyer expects, even if the pending federal
funding goes down, that the group remain confident and pre-
pared.
Well keep our eyes wide open, she said. We have a
wide array of support.
We need to be masters of our fate. We need to turn this
railroad into our strength.
Our strength is in rail service, said Danielowski.
Concluded Kiffmeyer: Our goal is to have jobs.
MEMBERS OF THE PARK support group met in
August to give updates on progress in securing its startup
financing. They included Laura Hayes, township clerk,
Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer and Town
Chair Bob Hofer. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer)
THE ABOVE MAP shows the configuration of the
proposed Big Lake Rail Park (in blue) which extends easterly
from 172nd Street (at Midwest Lumber) to Co. Rd. 15. The
entire park space runs to the north of the BNSF Railroad.
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WELCOME TO BIG LAKE!
As the Mayor of the City of Big Lake, it is my
honor to welcome everyone to live, work and
play in a city where community matters. With
its great parks, trails, organizations, and
school district, Big Lake is a wonderful city
with a strong sense of community. Big Lake
has many opportunities for recreation and
community involvement through summer events such as
Music In The Park, Farmers Market, Spud Fest, and Fire
Department Dance, as well as winter events which include
snowmobile races and ice fishing contests. Big Lakes past
and future successes depend greatly on people volunteering
and becoming involved in the community.
The Big Lake City Council and City Staff are very support-
ive of our local businesses and encourage everyone to buy
local or think local first to enhance and bring stability to
our community. Big Lake is poised for future business growth
with our Shovel Ready industrial park site, modern waste-
water sewer treatment plant, and excellent sewer/water distri-
bution system. Also on the horizon is a possible rail park
which could potentially bring jobs into the community and
provide for the development of a 300-acre transit-oriented
development site, a historic walking tour, and a multiplex
sports facility.
I encourage everyone to visit the Citys website at
www.biglakemn.org to find out what is happening in the city
and what Big Lake has to offer.
Mayor Raeanne Danielowski
City of Big Lake
Big Lake City Hall
160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309
www.biglakemn.org
Phone: (763) 263-2107
Fax: (763) 263-0133
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Big Lake City Council is comprised of elected officials
consisting of a Mayor and four City Council Members, all of
whom are elected at-large. All seats are four-year terms with
City elections held on even-numbered years. The Mayor pre-
sides at City Council meetings and has equal voting rights
with the Council Members.
City Council Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
of the month beginning at 6 p.m. Workshops are held the 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. except May through
August.
Meetings are held in the Big Lake City Council Chambers
located at 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake.
City Information
Big Lake is a growing community in Sherburne County. The
2010 census reports the City of Big Lakes population to be
10,060 and Big Lake Township's to be 7,386, totaling 17,392.
Since the year 2000, there have been over 1,300 single fami-
ly homes built in our City.
Big Lake is roughly 45 miles away from the Minneapolis/St.
Paul International airport and 28 miles from the St. Cloud
Regional Airport. Our community is also the home to the
northern most stop of the NorthStar Commuter Rail. This serv-
ice will provide access from Big Lake, down to Minneapolis,
stopping in Elk River, Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Fridley
and connecting to the Hiawatha Line (light rail) in downtown
Minneapolis.
COUNCIL MEMBERS Seth Hansen, Dick Backlund,
Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Mike Wallen, and Nick
Christenson. (Photo by Bill Morgan.)
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Big Lake Police Dept. Big Lake Fire Dept.
Location: Box 129, 20243 County Road 43, Big Lake, MN
55309
Phone: (763) 263-3456, Fax: (763) 263-7006
Fire Chief: Randy Miller
Assistant Fire Chief: Paul Nemes
Captain: Ken Halverson Captain: Nick Fiester
Captain: Seth Hanson Captain: Sam Olson
The Big Lake Police Department has a dedicated staff of
sworn, civilian, and reserve staff providing professional law
enforcement services to the City of Big Lake.
The Big Lake Police Department works cooperatively with
numerous agencies, community groups, and its citizens to
provide to a high quality of life in our community.
Location: 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309
Phone:
Emergency: 911
Dispatch: 763-765-3500
Administration/Business: 763-263-2500 (8am-4:30pm)
Fax: (763) 263-2000
Administrative Assistants:
Laurie Morris
Tina Peterson
Chief of Police: Joel Scharf
Full-Time Officers:
Inv. Rich Berg Dan Sherburne
Cindy Finch Todd Siebert
Chris Hoard Eric Sonnenburg
Inv. Terry Nordquist Jesse Gilbertson
Lt. Sam Olson Sam Norlin
Active Partnership with the
citizens & businesses of Big Lake
& the greater community
160 Lake St. N.
Big Lake City Hall
Chief of Police Joel Scharf:
763-263-2500 (8am-4:30pm)
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Neighborhood
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Big Lake Public School District 727
Members of ISD #727s Board of Education:
Chair, Tim Hayes Director, Dan Nygaard
Director, Mark Hedstrom Treasurer, Tony Scales
Director, Amber Sixberry Clerk, Tom Pietrzak
The Board meets the 4th Thursday of each month at the
Community Room at the Independence Elementary, 6:30.
The Big Lake Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
would like to welcome you to our wonderful community.
We are a nonprofit volunteer organization with the mission
to enhance and ensure continued educational excellence of
our children at Big Lake Schools by bringing together parents,
students, teachers, and community members. The PTO pro-
motes the idea of parents volunteering their ideas and their
time, and raises funds that will be used to purchase items ben-
eficial to students and teachers. Call the Elementary offices for
more information.
Reach Up Head Start: 877-848-4912
For all the latest sports, activities and events
check out the website at www.mississippi8.org
Important Dates:
Sept. 3 . . . . . . . .K-9 Begins
Sept. 4 . . . . . .10-12 Begins
Oct. 7 . . . . . .No School**
Oct. 16-18 . . .No School**
Nov. 27 . . . . .Early Release
Nov. 28-29 . . . .No School*
Dec 23-Jan 1 .Winter Break
Jan. 20-21 . . . .No School**
Feb. 3 . . . . . . .No School**
Feb. 17 . . . . . . .No School*
Feb. 28 . . . . .Early Release
Mar. 3-7 . . . . .Spring Break
April 18 . . . . . .No School*
April 21 . . . . .No School**
May 26 . . . . . .No School*
June 6 . . . .Last Day School
June 6 . . . . . . . .Graduation
*Holiday/Offices Closed
**Staff Dev/Teacher Work
P/T Conferences:
Elem & Middle School:
Fall - Oct. 8, 14, 16
(during the day)
Spring Feb 3
(during the day), 6, 10
High School Conferences:
Fall - Oct. 8, 14
Spring - Feb. 6, 10
K-12 Trimester End
Dates:
Winter Break
Dec. 23-Jan. 1
Spring Break
March 3-7
Com. Ed. Office 763-262-2523 Kids Club - Ind. 763-262-7168
District Office 763-262-2536 Kids Club - Lib. 763-262-8284
Early Childhood 763-262-3233 Liberty Elem. 763-262-8100
High School 763-262-2547 Little Learners 763-262-3233
Independence 763-262-2537 Middle School 763-262-2567
Our mission is to assure individual student
success in partnership with, and service to,
our community where education,
relationship and family matter.
High Expectation, Educational Results
www.biglake.k12.mn.us
Heritage Montessori School
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BIG LAKE BOARD OF EDUCATION members. Front
from left, Tony Scales, Amber Sixberry, Tom Pietrzak. Back,
Tim Hayes, Dan Nygaard and Mark Hedstrom. (Photo by
Jennifer Edwards.)
Kids Club Program Early Childhood Fam. Ed.
Big Lake Community Education Kids Club Program is a
comprehensive school-aged childcare program. We offer pro-
gramming for students 4 years old through 9th grade that
includes before and after school programs, a full day
Kindergarten program, full day preschool childcare option
and programming on non-school days.
We are open from 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday.
During our programs we offer a wide variety of recreational
and educational activities that may include arts and crafts
projects, languages, planting and potting, and various indoor
and outdoor sports.
We have a site at Liberty Elementary School, servicing stu-
dents 4 years old to 5th grade. Our Independence Elementary
School site services students 4 years old to 9th grade. Kids
Club also offers programming during the summer for students
4 years old to 9th grade.
Summer Kids Club allows students to participate in field
trips, a variety of theme days, special events, a chance to par-
ticipate in Big Lake Summer Recreation programs and much
more. Students can attend just one day or the whole summer.
It is a great way to spend the summer.
For rates and availability, or if you have further questions
about Kids Club, please feel free to contact: Independence
Site: 763-262-7168, Liberty Site: 763-262-8284 or visit our
website: www.biglake.k12.mn.us
Community Education
Big Lake Community Education Services office is located in
Independence Elementary, Door J. We have programs and
classes for citizens of all ages and programs are offered at all
four schools: Liberty Elementary, Independence Elementary,
Big Lake Middle School, and Big Lake High School. Funding
for Big Lake Community Education programs comes from
local levy dollars, state aid, federal aid, donations, grants and
participant fees. Each program area has a different funding
formula. Most important, Big Lake Community Education pro-
grams are about identifying and meeting real community
need! This is accomplished through active citizen involve-
ment and community resources.
Community Education Advisory Councils:
Advisory Council members are made up of interested volun-
teers willing to become actively involved with their commu-
nity and schools. If you are interested in serving as an
Advisory Council member or would like more information,
call 763-262-2523.
These councils include:
Community Education Advisory Council; Early Childhood
Family Education & School Readiness Advisory Council.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a special pro-
gram located at Independence Elementary where you and
your young child can make friends with other parents who
have children the same age as yours, share the same con-
cerns, the same joys and challenges that you do. Its a place
where your child has the opportunity to play with other chil-
dren in a safe, supportive environment just right for his or her
age. Its a place where caring staff who understand children
and parenting come together with families to support parents
and children on their journey. Besides new friends and a
relaxing atmosphere, we have many resources at ECFE. Our
ECFE Lending Library has beautiful books for young children
ages birth to 5, as well as parenting books and videos on
every aspect of child development from prenatal through the
early years... all available for check-out. Our ECFE classes are
taught by licensed teachers whose first priority is you and your
child. Come check us out... see what ECFE has to offer you
and your young child! For more information contact: Early
Childhood Family Education Office 763-262-3233 or visit our
website: www.biglake.k12.mn.us
School Readiness "Little Learners" Preschool (located at
Liberty Elementary) Little Learners Preschool is the school dis-
trict's kindergarten preparation program for children the year
before kindergarten entrance. The preschool curriculum is
designed to build self-esteem, increase social skills, encour-
age self reliance, and develop the cognitive skills necessary
for kindergarten success. Children are taught by a licensed
teacher and one assistant in a safe and nurturing environment.
Scholarships to Little Learners Preschool are available; please
contact our office to request a scholarship application.
Children need to be 4 years of age by Sept. 1. If you would
like more information on how to register for Little Learners,
please call: 763-262-3233 or visit our website:
www.biglake.k12.mn.us
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ORROCK TOWNSHIP
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Orrock Township, 26401 180th St NW
Big Lake, MN 55309
General Email: clerk@orrocktownship.com
Phone: 763-263-6411
Fax: 763-263-6419
Township Meetings
Last Wednesday of each Month at 7:00 PM
Town Hall
Township Board Members:
Chairperson - Jeff Jones
Clerk - Brenda Kimberly-Maas
Supervisor - Michael Eisinger
Supervisor - Mike Meier
Supervisor - Ron Dolly
Supervisor - Shane Berg
Treasurer - Laura Jones
BIG LAKE TOWNSHIP
www.biglaketownship.com
21960 County Road 5, Big Lake, located at Lions Park 2.6
miles North of Hwy 10 on County Road 5 (Eagle Lake
Road). U.S. Mail: P.O. Box 75, Big Lake, MN 55309
Phone: 763-263-8111, Fax: 763-263-3660
Town Hall/Clerks Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. 3 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 12 Noon
Township Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
at the Town Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Call the Town Hall to book a rental of the town hall build-
ing. Rate: $200 to reserve Hall/Kitchen/Indoor Restrooms.
For reservations or more information, call 763-263-8111.
Garage area and park/pavilions/ballfields are open to the
general public for use during park hours of 8 a.m. to 10
p.m. 7-days a week and can not be reserved.
Township Board Members: Robert Hofer, Chairman
Bruce Aubol, Supervisor Norm Leslie, Supervisor
Steve Pfleghaar, Supervisor Larry Alfords, Supervisor
Township Information
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Bruce Aubol, Norm Leslie, Robert Hofer, Steve Pfleghaar
and Larry Alfords. (BACK ROW): Laura Hayes, Ken Warneke
and LaDonna Braun. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer.)
ORROCK TOWNSHIP BOARD: Michael Eisinger,
Shane Berg, Jeff Jones, Mike Meier and Ron Dolly. (Photo by
Jennifer Edwards.) Not pictured, Brenda Kimberly-Maas and
Laura Jones.
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Big Lake/Lower Lake:
Lake Size: 251 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest
shore of lake off U.S. Hwy. 10 & Co. Rd. 73
Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.
Walleye, Crappie and Sunfish also caught.
Lake Mitchell/Upper Lake:
Lake Size: 170 Acres
Public Boat Access: 1 on Northeast shore, 1 on
Southeast shore of lake
Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.
Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish
also caught. Connects to Big Lake.
Eagle Lake: Lake Size: 381 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest shore of lake
off Co. Rd. 75
Lake Notes: Specializing in Crappie and Bluegill.
Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass also caught.
Lake Ann: Lake Size: 184 Acres
Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught.
Ann Lake Map
Birch Lake: Lake Size: 151 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake off
Co. Rd. 15 & 223rd Ave.
Northern Pike, Walleye and Sunfish also caught.
Orono Lake: Lake Size: 281 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake
Lake Notes: Specializing in Crappie. Northern Pike and
Bluegill also caught.
For further information, please contact the DNR at:
1-800-766-6000
Big Eagle Lake Improvement Association
www.BigEagleLake.com
Lake Association Contact Info:
Earl Rose (President): 651-429-8842
George Wallin (Treasurer): 763-263-0099
Lori Andreen (Secretary): 612-802-1550
Gordy Westerlind (Vice Pres): 763-263-1915
Big Lake Community Lakes Association
Mission Statement: The maintenance and improvement of
waters for sustained community recreation and enjoyment.
BLCLA Email Address: blcla@lakesassociation.org
BLCLA Web Address: www.lakesassociation.org
BLCLA Mailing Address: PO Box 163, Big Lake, MN 55309
Projects
Maintenance
Identification and management of invasive weeds
at lakes and ponds
Education, training and monitoring
Contract with approved private and public resources
Identification and controlling pollution
Storm water runoff Hwy 10
Establish vegetative buffer zones at greenways
Solid retention for storm water runoff
Shoreline restoration suggestions and assistance
for landowners
Improvement
Identification and establishment of programs to improve
aquatic, waterfowl, and wildlife habitat
Shoreline restoration with financial and technical
assistance for lake and pond side landowners
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Big Lake Area Events
Wildflower Tour
Sat. Sept. 14th, 2013 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Meet your guide at Refuge HQ to begin the car caravan tour
Wildlife Festival
Sat. Oct. 5th, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Our annual fall celebration of wildlife, featuring author and
wildlife photographer, Sparky Stensaas! Live birds, horse-
drawn wagon rides, bonfire, nature crafts, bird eduction,
wildlife discovery, Eagles Nest Nature Store, silent auction
and food. Activities are free. Events south of the Old School
House on Co. Rd. 9.
Fire Dept. Open House
Sun. Oct. 6th, 2013 from Noon to 4 p.m.
Spudfests Spudspookular
Oct. 18/19th, 2013 & Oct. 25/26th, 2013 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Borcherts Woods, 19401 243rd Ave, Big Lake
Sandhill Crane Tour
Sat. Oct. 19 & Sun. Oct. 20, 2013 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Meet your guide at Refuge HQ, then car caravan to a viewing
area. Same tour both days. Maps and information on viewing
areas will be provided.
15th Annual Fundraiser - Autumn Lights
Fri. October 25th, 2013, www.sherburnehistorycenter.org
Lord of Glorys 2nd Annual - Pumpkin Fest
Sat. October 26th, 2013 12- 4 p.m.
www.LordofGloryLutheran.org
Big Lake Chamber Holiday Social
- for local business members - December 2013
Watch for details at www.biglakechamber.com
Christmas Tree Ornament Party
Fri. Dec. 7, 2013, www.sherburnehistorycenter.org
Christmas Bird Count
Sat. Dec. 14, 2013 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join Friends of Sherburne Refuge to count birds on the refuge
and in the local area during this annual event.
Little Hole on Big Lake Ice Fishing Contest
Feb. 22nd, 2014. On Big Lake at Lakeside Park. Hosted by the
Big Lake Area Jaycees.
Big Lake Lions Annual Fish Fry
Mar., 2014. Held at Lions Park in Big Lake Township, 2 miles
North of Hwy 10 on CR5 (Eagle Lake Rd)
Big Lake Lions Annual Pancake Breakfast
March 2014, at Big Lake Lions Park, in Big Lake Township, 2
miles North of Hwy 10 on CR 5 (Eagle Lake Rd)
Big Lake Business Expo
Sun. March 2nd, 2014 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Big Lake High School
Sponsored by the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
Big Lake Lions Annual Smelt/Fish Fry
April 2014
Big Lake Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt
Sat. April 12th, 2014 Lakeside Park
Watch for details: http://biglakewomenoftoday.webs.com/or
find us on Facebook.
Big Lake Clean Up Day
Annual Clean Up Event is planned, to occur in May. Look for
more information in the West Sherburne Tribune.
- 1/4 Mile N of US Hwy 10 at 20150 166th St. Big Lake,
Township Maintenance Building
Big Lake All City Garage Sale
May 15-17th, 2014
Place your garage sale ad by calling the West Sherburne
Tribune 763-263-3602
Spudpubooza 6th Annual Pub Crawl
June 21st, 2014 5:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Big Lake Spud Fest
June 26-29th, 2014 - Big Lakes annual community event.
Activities include softball tournament, a potato pancake
breakfast, Spud Idol, Big Lake Ambassador Pageant, parade,
an 8K run, medallion hunt starts 4 weeks before, watch the
West Sherburne Tribune for the clues. For other information
check out www.biglakespudfest.com
Sherburne County Fair
July 17-20th, 2014 - Always the 3rd weekend in July at the
County fairgrounds in Elk River, the annual event includes a
Friday night parade, Carnival, nightly entertainment, plus
exhibitions and events to numerous to list. Visit www.sher-
burnecountyfair.org
Big Lake Lions Annual
Golf Tournament
August 2nd, 2014. Watch for details.
Night To Unite
August 5th, 2014.
Big Lake Fire
Department Dance
August, 2014. Check the BLFD Facebook page for details.
Big Lake Block Party
Annual Block Party is planned, to occur in Sept. Look for more
information in the West Sherburne Tribune. Big Lake Block
Party is held at McPetes Sports Bar and Lanes.
Events Continued on page 35
MEL KLEIN, owner of Diamond K Percheron Ranch,
hitched a team of four horses to his sleigh to help lessen the
burden on each horse. They get some pretty heavy loads to
haul sometimes, Klein says. (Photo by Jennifer Edwards.)
Events Continued From Page 11____________________________________
Sherburne History Center
We offer a wide variety of public programming throughout
the year. Guest speakers have given presentations on preserv-
ing family treasures as well as on interesting stories of
Sherburne County's history. Our annual Christmas Tree
Festival is geared to the whole family, while some events are
specifically for our members. We have great stories ... and
cool stuff!
We foster a sense of community by connecting people with
the county's past and help people understand the past so they
can make informed choices about the future.
Contact the Sherburne History Center:
Telephone: 763-261-4433 or 763-262-4433 (metro line)
Fax: 763-261-4437
Mailing address: 10775 27th Avenue SE, Becker, MN 55308
For general inquiries please e-mail sgadbaw@sherburnehisto-
rycenter.org.
.For research requests, please e-mail Mo Galvin at:
mgalvin@sherburnehistorycenter.org or check out our website
at: www.sherburnehistorycenter.org
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Dog Vaccination
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Sat. Sept 6th, 2014,
9 a.m.-Noon, Lions Park
Bird Tour
Sat. Sept 6th, 2014 from 10am - 12 noon.
Meet guides at the Old School House parking lot to
begin the tour.
LES AND ROBIN HINRICHS
of Big Lake (above) tended
their fishing holes at the Eagle
Lake contest. Business was
pretty slow, they reported.
(Photo by Gary W. Meyer.)
(Right) Little Hole on Big Lake
Fishing Contest attracted
many participants even if they
didnt fish. (Submitted photo.)
In the Community
MEETINGS:
(If your organization/group is not listed in here and you would
like to be please contact 763-263-3602 and we can get it in
for next years guide.)
AA OPEN Meetings
Mondays, 7pm at The Church of Mary of the Visitation
Catholic Church, Big Lake, Big Book Study. Handicap
Accessible. Questions? Contact: Dean 763-248-1969.
AA Meeting - SUNDAY NIGHT SOLUTIONS -
6pm at Saron Lutheran Church - 311 Lake Street S, Big Lake.
Rotating Forums. Contact: Todd (320) 420-1429.
Big Lake Al-Anon
Meetings held Mon., 7pm at The Church of Mary of the
Visitation Catholic Church- 440 Lake Street N. (church base-
ment) Contact Laurie at 763-263-7506.
* No mail at this address *
Big Lake Lions
Are looking for community minded people to join our organ-
ization. If interested in getting involved with our organization,
please contact any Lion member or send a note to Box 128,
Big Lake, MN 55309 or 763-263-2218.
Big Lake Lioness
Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Big
Lake Township Lions Community Park 21960 County Rd 5.
Big Lake Senior Club
Many of you may not be aware that the City of Big Lake has
provided us with a lovely room at city hall with kitchen facil-
ities, dining tables and chairs, where we meet every Tuesday.
We play cards every Tues. 1 to 4 p.m. Come join us.
We would love to have you join us so if you are interested,
please call Darlene Lanz 763-263-7134.
Hold a monthly general meeting at Senior Activity Center
located in the Big Lake City Office Building on the 2nd TUES-
DAY of the month @ 7p.m.
If you are interested in coming to a meeting or a super fun
event or maybe becoming a member please contact Natalie @
612.518.3504 or find us at Facebook or www.biglake-
womenoftoday.webs.com.
Scrabble for Seniors
Keller Commons. Every Wednesday 1 p.m. at Keller
Commons. Call Marci 763-263-2363 for information.
BIG LAKE COMMUNITY GARDENS
After a long winter, do you long to be planting, weeding and
harvesting this upcoming summer, but dont have a yard to
garden in? Heres your chance! The City of Big Lake begins
accepting applications in the middle of March 2014 from City
of Big Lake residents interested in leasing a garden plot.
Garden plots are 10 feet by 20 feet. The garden plots are locat-
ed at 18041 198th Avenue, Big Lake, adjacent to the driveway
entrance to the Big Lake Public Works Building (next to the
water tower). Gardens will be leased to City of Big Lake resi-
dents on a first come first serve basis. Garden plots will be
leased (check the city for the price) to help cover cost of water
and other garden expenses.
Community garden applications, rules and regulations can
be picked up and delivered to City of Big Lake City Hall, 160
Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309, Attention: Mike
Goebel. Community Garden applications, rules and regula-
tions can also be downloaded from the City of Big Lakes web
site.
If you have further questions about the garden, please call
Big Lake Public Works Department at 763-263-2268.
BIG LAKE FARMERS MARKET
Big Lake Beach Parking Lot Highway 10 Big Lake
Thursdays May 8 - Oct. 9, 2014 3 to 7 pm.
The Big Lake Farmers Market is a market in which farmers,
growers, and producers sell their own products directly to the
public, allowing consumers to have a direct relationship with
the producer of the items they purchase. This market will
emphasize quality and freshness.
Anyone with handmade crafts are also welcome. Come to
sell or come to buy!
If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Big Lake
Community Education at 763-262-2523.
THE BIG LAKE FARMERS MARKET among the ven-
dors was Susan Seeley of Seeleys Homestyle, selling plants,
preserves, fresh eggs and baked goods. (Photo by Jennifer
Edwards).
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Welcome!
BAILEY MUEHLBAUER, Abey Schauefel and Kayla
Meyer climb atop mounds of snow created by the seemingly
never ending spring snowfalls . (Photo by Jennifer Edwards).
Senior Living
Jennifer Edwards
Staff Writer
Big Lake is home to a growing number of retired people and
senior citizens, who find the community has a lot to offer.
While many are attracted to the city because of its small
town atmosphere, getting to St. Cloud or the Twin Cities is
easy, thanks to the Northstar Commuter Rail line and the
Northstar Link bus service.
Access to other towns, like Monticello and Elk River, is pro-
vided by the River Rider, a rural bus company which charges
$1.50 per ride, all their buses are handicap-accessible with
room for wheel chairs.
Seniors can find affordable housing in the area. Keller Lake
Commons on Lake Street South offers senior only apartments
and town homes.
Cherrywood offers more assistance in a home-like setting
for those who need more care. Autumn Winds is a low-
income apartment complex for seniors.
Guardian Angels out of Elk River has senior living facilities
in all ranges of care. In Monticello, St. Benedicts is an assist-
ed living facility owned by CentraCare Health, which also
runs the Monticello Nursing Home.
Big Lake has good access to health care with the
CentraCare Health Big Lake Clinic and a dialysis unit in the
Big Lake Marketplace. CentraCare Health Monticello is a crit-
ical care access hospital less than five miles away with a reha-
bilitation unit and a cancer center attached.
There are lots of activities for seniors in the Big Lake area.
The towns oldest chartered senior group meets every Tuesday
in the senior room at City Hall, to play cards, visit and cele-
brate birthdays.
Catholic Charities Senior Dining has a site at Keller Lake
Commons which serves hot, tasty and nutritious lunches
every day. They also offer meals on wheels service.
Seniors are invited to Valentines Day lunches at Saron
Lutheran Church and Thanksgiving dinner, cooked by the stu-
dents, at Big Lake High School.
Seniors are invited to join SALT, a triad of seniors and law
enforcement groups which meets twice per year, once for a
golf outing and once to share information.
Law enforcement officers from Big Lake, Elk River and
Becker join with the Sherburne County Sheriffs Dept. for a
fun and informative day out, learning about scams targeting
seniors, safety information and volunteer opportunities.
Seniors are the backbone of many local volunteer agencies,
including RSVP. Some work with the sheriffs dept. as bailiffs
in the court system, freeing up time for deputies.
The Big Lake Lioness and Big Lake Legion Auxiliary have
many seniors among their members. They organize blood
drives, dinners and Christmas activities which draw the whole
community.
CentraCare Monticello Hospital Auxiliary is made up most-
ly of retirees who run the hospital gift shop, select the mer-
chandise and staff the little store, among many other activities.
Active seniors like Wanda Nelson and Delrose Stein play
golf regularly. Nelson, now in her mid 80s, still teaches 12-
year olds the rudiments of the game at Pinewood Golf course
near Elk River.
Seniors march in the Memorial Day parade and last year it
was the seniors of the community who were honored as grand
marshals of the Spud Fest parade.
Many local establishments offer some kind of senior dis-
count.
Seniors are vital part of the Big Lake community
Seniors are celebrated in Big Lake
Choice in how to live each day to the fullest.
Its the simple things...
* Providing Assisted Living and Skilled
Nursing Care in a 10 resident home.
* Private master suite and bath.
* Home cooked meals around a large dining table.
Limited Private Suites Available
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(320) 257-7445
Senior Living
Keller Lake Commons is
nestled among 15 acres of lovely
wooded and well groomed
grounds by Keller Lake and
Kellerwood Park. Watch the
seasons change as you walk
on the path that surrounds the
Commons. We offer reasonably
priced one and two bedroom
apartments starting below $700.
Units with patios, walk-in clos-
ets, in-unit laundry and walk-in
tubs are available.
Hwy. 25 & Norwood Lane, Big Lake, MN.
For more information or a tour, contact Marci.
763-263-2363
www.kellerlakecommons.com
kellerlake@windstream.net
Premier Adult Community
Deluxe Apartments
For Adults ages 55+
Big Lake
Senior Dining Site
Lunch served at 11:30am,
Mon - Fri. Please call
for reservations:
763-263-0058
Other Amenities:
On-Site Laundry
Community Room
Game Room/Library
Barber/Beauty Salon
Fitness Center
Community Garden
Activities:
Pot Lucks Card Games
Coffee Time Gardening
Music And More!
Cherrywood
Advanced Living
C h e r r y w o o d
Advanced Living,
located at 171 & 177
Henry Road deep
within the heart of a
n e i g h b o r h o o d ,
Cherrywood of Big
Lake offers private
skilled nursing care
close to the metro
area. Residents enjoy
a large private suite
and bath. As their
needs change, our residents stay in their same suite.
Our second Advanced Living home offers the same com-
forts of a small home, and the attention to personal choice our
residents deserve.
We can provide care for a variety of personal and medical
needs including: Assistance with daily personal cares, house
keeping and meals; Diabetic Management and Support;
Medication Management; Intravenous Therapy - hydration,
pain, antibiotics; Parkinsons disease; Surgery Recovery; End-
of-Life Care; One and two person transfers; Ostomy and
catheter care advanced living levels of care request informa-
tion services available.
Surrounded by single family homes, our residents and their
families enjoy our caring and professional staff. The Big Lake
community is highly active in our house holding piano
recitals, sing-along's and volunteer nights.
Any questions, please give us a call today to see if we can
help you. Phone (320) 257-7445; Fax (320) 257-7447 or
nfo@cherrywoodal.com.
THE RED HAT LADIES OF THE LAKE from Keller
Lake Commons enjoyed the Valentines Lunch at Saron
Lutheran Church. Pictured seated are Vi Barr and Diane
McCormick. Standing from the left are Sue Fleming, Sharon
Marsolek, Sherry Woolhouse, Jeanne Ullom, Patt McCabe,
Nell Olson and Doris Humbert. (Photos by Jennifer Edwards).
THEY ARE NOT LUTHERANS
but Delrose Stein and Wanda Nelson
enjoyed the senior Valentines Day
lunch at Saron Lutheran Church.
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Keller Lake Commons
Keller Lake Commons, located at 655 Norwood Lane in Big
Lake, is a Senior Community. Senior communities are for sen-
iors who can take care of themselves. It is often a set of apart-
ments in a variety of sizes from studios to large two bedrooms,
where seniors live independently, but may receive additional
services like transportation, pools, a convenience store, bank,
barber/beauty shop, resident laundry, housekeeping, and
security, are all services and amenities that may be provided
there.
Keller Lake Commons is your 55+ living solution conve-
niently located on Minnesota Highway 25 in Big Lake. With
85 apartment units nestled on 15 acres, your new home
awaits. Active adults are sure to enjoy all of the amenities
Keller Lake Commons offers.
Private, partially wooded walking path along the shores of
beautiful Keller Lake, large community room (with attached
kitchen) available for parties. Group activities: daily morning
coffee, bingo, Wii bowling tourney and Holiday meals.
Amenities on site: Beauty Salon/Barbershop, Fitness Center,
Library and Laundry. Also includes: beautiful outdoor patio,
potluck meals, cook outs, cards and special entertainment.
Call 763-263-2363 to schedule an appointment.
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affordable changes to help your home sell faster. Not all
transitional housing is an apartment or assisted living. You
have lots of options. The sooner you start, the sooner you
can sit back and breathe easier!
It May Be Time for Transitional Housing If...
...Upkeep on your yard gets put off.
...The bills dont always get paid on time.
...Taking the stairs is painful so you avoid it.
...You are seeing family less and less often.
...Falling in the shower or tub is a concern so your hygiene suffers.
...Cooking for yourself rarely happens anymore.
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Senior Living
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program - RSVP
You are invited to respond to the needs of your community!
If you are 55+, this is your invitation to volunteer service!
Start with a discussion about your individual interests, skills
and time available to volunteer.
Explore the possibilities for service through a wide variety of
local agencies, including many projects with limited or
flexible commitments.
End with a rewarding volunteer experience that fits perfect-
ly into your lifestyle and comes with some additional perks
because youre experienced at life!
Please respond to this invitation to give your time through
RSVP.
Contact: Charlotte Strei
763-635-4505/1-877-560-RSVP (7787)
charlotte.strei@ci.stcloud.mn.us
413 Proctor Ave, Elk River, MN 55330
RSVP website:
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(from front left) Maurine Barger, Darlene Lanz, Judy Boyd,
Betty Thielen and Louise Larson, who were join by students
Alex Murnane, a sophomore, who helped with the potatoes,
and Jordan Miller, also a sophomore, who helped with sweet
potato casserole and punch. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer.)
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Alive! Lutheran Church, LCMS
Transforming Lives with Christ's Life!
121 W. Broadway, Monticello
763-295-1749
www.aliveinmonticello.org
Pastor: Greg Koepsell
If you don't have a church to call
home check out Alive!
Sunday Worship: 9am
Fellowship & Sunday School for all
ages: 10am
Monday Worship: 6pm
For other worship schedules (Advent,
Lent) contact the church office
Bethany Bible Church
763-263-2167
511 Eagle Lake Road, Big Lake
Sunday school- 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
bethanybiblemn.org
Bridgeview Assembly of God
20500 County Rd 11
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 263-6274
(763) 263-5744 (F)
SERVICES:
Sunday: Bible School - 9:00 am
(all ages)
Worship - 10:00 am
Nursery available
from 9:00 am
GoKIDS Church 10:00 am
Monday
Prayer Meeting - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
Ministry all ages 7:00 pm
Community Covenant Church (SVEA)
Pastor Dan May, 763-263-6322
23506 162nd St.
Cty. Rd. 15, 6 miles north of Hwy. 10
Worship, 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday school 9:30 a.m.
nursery provided.
Places of Worship
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Pastor Gordon Langdon, 763-263-7878
15300 Co. Rd. 35- Hwy. 10E, N.
on Co. Rd. 15, rt. on Co. Rd. 35,
1/2 mi. on left.
Bible Time 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am
Evening Praise 6 pm,
Wed. 6:30 Services, Tues: Food give
away 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Hope Lutheran Church
(ELCA) in Orrock
Pastor Steve Seiffert
(612) 788-4349 763-263-7990 (LM)
26498 180th St, 8 mi. N. of Big Lake
or 7 mi. W. of Zimmerman or
12 mi. NE of Becker on Cty. Rd. 4
Sunday worship 10 a.m.
Confirmation & Youth classes 6:45 Wed.
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BIG LAKERS OF ALL DENOMINATIONS joined for
the annual community service of Thanksgiving at Saron
Lutheran Church, celebrated by Father Gene Doyle, Pastor
Kyle Sidlo and Pastor Jim Herzing.
Iglesia Amor Viviente
Juan & Patricia Aguayo Pastores
221 Lake St North
(763) 607-5403
juan.aguayo@amorviviente.com
www.amorviviente.com/minnesota
Service: Saturday 6 p.m.
Lord of Glory Lutheran Church
15550 190th Ave NW, 4 miles E of Big
Lake,
Off Hwy 10 & CR 15
763-263-3090
Marty Mably, Pastor
Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30; Holy
Communion 1st & 3rd Sun., Sunday
School, 9:15 a.m.
Summer Worship: 9 a.m. Sundays, 7
p.m. Wednesdays
www.lordofglorylutheran.org
Riverside Church
Phone: (763) 263-2410; Hwy 25 & Cty
Rd 14, Big Lake.
Sunday Schedule: 8:45am, 10:30am &
12:05pm
Come as you are! Not just a CHURCH
where you go, its a FAMILY where you
can BELONG.
Real & Relevant Sunday Experiences for
the entire family [Worship Services,
Music, Nurseries, Sunday School (Pre-
School thru Gr. 5)] Weekday
Opportunities! Engaging Children &
Student Ministries, GriefShare,
Celebrate Recovery, DivorceCare &
DC4Kids and Small Groups.
More Info @
www.MyRiversideChurch.com or
www.Facebook.com/MyRiversideChurch
E-mail: info@myriversidechurch.com
Tom Lundeen Senior Pastor, Skipp
Machmer Executive Pastor, Chad
Doran Creative Arts Pastor, Chip
Garrison Childrens Ministries Pastor,
Dan Boal Student Ministries Pastor,
Nate Sickler Small Groups Pastor, Bill
Arant Care Pastor
Saron Lutheran Church
311 Lake Street South (Hwy 25)
Big Lake, MN 55309
Phone: 763-263-2209 www.saron.org
Pastor Kyle Sidlo
Summer Worship: 9 a.m.
Fall Worship: 8:45 a.m.
Contemporary: 10:30 a.m.
Holy Community Celebrated on the
2nd and 4th Sundays
Holy Baptisms Celebrated on the 1st
and 3rd Sundays
Snake River Church
5 miles north of Hwy 10 on CR 11,
then 1.5 miles E on CR 4,
3/4 mile W on 180th St
Phone: Barb 763-263-7950
Pastor Steve Johnston
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Spirit Life Church
221 Lake Street North
763-262-5433
Pastor Jim Herzing
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
spiritlifechurchmn.org
The Church of Mary of the Visitation
Father Gene Doyle, 763-263-2863
Saturday: 4 p.m. in Becker
6 p.m. in Big Lake
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. in Big Lake
10:30 a.m. in Becker
(Bus shuttle available on Sat.)
A Dignified Funeral Service
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A Tradition of trustSince 1933
Cremation Services
Monuments & Markers
Funeral Directors
Arve A. Grimsmo & Roger A. Carlson
763-295-2918
PO Box 815, 250 East Broadway, Monticello
Mary Kiffmeyer
State Senator District 30
Capitol Office
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
State Office Bldg, Rm. 123
St. Paul MN 55155
651-296-5655
Sen.Mary.Kiffmeyer@senate.mn
Nick Zerwas
State Representative
District 30A
300 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul MN 55155
651-296-4237
Rep.Nick.Zerwas@house.mn
Business Directory
CHAMBER MEMBERS
LISTED IN BLUE.
Ace Solid Waste
763-427-3110
Alive Lutheran
763-295-1749
See ad on page 45
All Elements
763-314-0234
See ad on page 37
American Cancer Society
320-255-0757
American Family Insurance
763-263-2163
See ad on page 49
Angells Construction Services
763-263-0586
Anytime Fitness
763-263-1300
See ad on page 20
AST Sports
763-295-4099
Aubols Appliance
763-263-2407
See ad on page 13
Audio Communications
763-263-3582
See ad on page 15
Bauer Handyman Services
763-412-6109
See ad on page 46
Best Western
Chelsea Inn & Suites
763-271-8880 or 877-349-2415
Big Lake Area Jaycees
612-812-8141
Big Lake Area
Veterinary Hospital
763-263-8387
Big Lake Community Food Shelf
763-263-2432
Big Lake Community
Lakes Association
763-263-1527
Big Lake "Do It Best" Lumber
763-263-3400
See ad on page 29
Big Lake Elementary PTO
612-743-1666
Big Lake Fire Department
763-263-3456
Big Lake Floral and Gift
763-263-3366
See ad on page 8
Big Lake Hardware Hank
763-263-2019
See ad on page 12
Big Lake Lions Club
763-263-2218
763-263-2500
See ad on page 28
Big Lake Public Schools
763-262-2536
320-420-5585
Bob & Judy's Farm Market
763-263-1171
See ad on page 9
BOB FM
763-412-4639
Bob's Towing
763-262-8697
See ad on page 35
Bogart, Pederson & Assoc., Inc.
763-262-8822
See ad on page 21
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
763-433-2851
See ad on page 26
Boone Family Chiropractic
& Wellness
763-263-8181
See ad on page 37
BPAthletics.com
763-445-9190
Brian G. Blanchard,
CLU, CHFC, CFP, CASL -
Columns Resource Group,
Northwestern Mutual
763-262-2141
Carefree Country Club
763-263-6050
See ad on page 16
Cargill Kitchen Solutions
763-262-1900
Carousell Works
763-263-7779
See ad on page 8
CenterPoint Energy
800-245-2377
CentraCare Clinic- Big Lake
763-263-7300
See ad on page 30
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Monticello Tire
and Auto Service
1109 61st Ave. Albertville, 55301
763-493-8555
Albertville Car
Care Center
Hwy 25 South & School Blvd. 4111
Cedar Street Monticello, 55362
763-271-1300
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7-7, Sat. 8-3
CentraCare Health- Monticello
763-271-2384
See ad on page 23
Central MN Law, PLLC
763-262-2010
See ad on page 2
Central Minnesota
Jobs & Training Services
763-271-3700
Charter Communications
1-888-GET CHARTER
Cherrywood Advanced Living
(320) 257-7445
See ad on page 39
China Buffet
763-295-8300
See ad on page 38
Chin Yuen
763-271-1688
Cindy Lemm- Edina Realty
763-271-5455
See ad on page 42
City of Big Lake
763-263-2107
See ad on page 29
Classique Jewelers
763-295-2958
See ad on page 35
Clear Waters Outfitters
320-558-8123
See ad on page 18
Coborn's Super Store
763-263-3555
See ad on page 7
Complete Nutrition 4 Life
763-262-1077
Connexus Energy
763-323-2650
See ad on page 50
DATASuccess, Inc.
(763) 263-7070
See ad on page 38
Debbie's Cleaning Service
(763) 263-9300
(763) 568-5558
See ad on page 32
Eagle Building Services LLC
612-867-5996
Edward Jones
Jeffrey P. Benda
763-262-9988
See ad on page 20
Elk River Municipal
Utilities Security Systems
763-441-2020
See ad on page 47
First Minnesota Bank
763-271-7200
Foster, Carlson, & White
Agency
763-295-2614
Friends of the Sherburne
National Wildlife Refuge
(763) 389-3323
Grand Casino
800-626-5825
Great River Spine & Sport
763-260-8401
Guardian Angels
763-241-4428
See ad on page 41
H2Outfitters
763-262-2628
See ad on page 19
Heitz Group- Edina Realty
763-262-0123
See ad on page 33
Heritage Montessori
763-263-0550
See ad on page 30
Holiday Inn Elk River
763-656-4400
See ad on page 49
Hometown Eyecare
763-263-8444
Insurance Specialists Team
763-263-0785
JCs Body Shop & Frame
763-263-3008
See ad on page 20
Jeddeloh & Snyder, PA
(763) 262-2889
See ad on page 7
Jerry's Auto Salvage
763-263-2600
Johnson Bruns
& Company Chartered
763-263-3300
See ad on page 13
Just 4 Laffs Entertainment
320-493-9278
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Business Directory
Keller Lake Commons
763-263-2363
See ad on page 40
Ken Geroux Construction Corp.
763-263-6878
See ad on page 7
KleinBank
763-263-2100
See ad on page 5
Lake Cafe
763-263-2408
See ad on page 11
Lake Liquors
763-263-3673
See ad on page 9
Legacy Foundation of Big Lake
763-464-8928
Lil Achievers Early
Learning Center
763-263-7529
Live, Laugh & Bloom
763-314-0552
See ad on page 37
Loch Jewelers
763-295-3771
Lofgren Construction, LLC.
763-232-5670
See ad on page 21
M&M Express
Sales & Service, Inc.
763-263-6000
See ad on page 13
Mary Kiffmeyer
State Senator
763-263-3876
See ad on page 45
Mary Kay Cosmetics
320-743-2636
McDonalds of Big Lake
763-263-1010
McPete's Sports Bar & Lanes
763-263-6556
See ad on page 13
Metro Insurance Brokers, Inc
763-263-3222
Michelle Backlund, CPA
763-263-1532
Minuteman Press
320-251-2231
MNSota Real Estate
763-262-0010
See ad on page 27
Monticello/Buffalo Clinic
763-295-2921
See ad on page 51
Monticello Cancer Center
763-271-2800
See ad on page 23
Monticello Country Club
763-295-4653
See ad on page 19
Monticello Printing, Inc.
763-295-3141
See ad on page 29
Monticello Times &
Great River Weekend News
763-295-3131
Monticello Tire & Auto
763-493-8555
See ad on page 46
Mosford, Barthel & Co. PLC
763-295-4800
New Century Exteriors
763-262-2594
See ad on page 35
New Day
United Methodist Church
763-441-2750
New Penn Financial
763-271-7412
See ad on page 33
Nick Zerwas
State Representative
763-438-4558
See ad on page 45
Northstar Technology Solutions
763-262-0729
NorthStar-Metro Transit
612-373-3333
See ad on page 14
Northwestern Mutual
Aaron Bowman
612-309-1609
Oak Ridge Financial
763-923-2261
Options, Inc.
763-263-3684
Park Lane Apartments
763-951-7803
See ad on page 39
Peterson Grismo Chapel
763-295-2918
See ad on page 45
Pizza Factory
763-263-7676
See ad on page 12
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763-241-9905 or 763-295-6140
See ad on page 37
Prime Time Networking
Group- Big Lake
612-963-6144
Progressive Lending Solutions
612-590-1375
Rays Abbey Carpet
763-263-2058
See ad on page 29
Riverwood Bank
763-262-2265
See ad on back page
Rockwoods Grill
763-441-6322
See ad on page 50
The Rondos Construction LLC
763-639-0731
Russells on the Lake
763-263-6111
See ad on page 12
Sand Prairie Dental
763-263-6350
Saron Lutheran Church
763-263-2209
Schlenner Wenner & Co.
763-295-5070
See ad on page 38
Senior Helpers
763-262-9966
See ad on page 33
Shepherd of Grace
Senior Community.
(763) 262-8000
See ad on page 41
Sherburne County
763-765-3001
Sherburne County Area
United Way
763-633-5886
Fax: 763-633-1634
763-261-4433
SmartSearch
320-333-7877
Smith, Paulson,
O'Donnell & Assoc. PLC
763-295-2107
See ads on page 48
Spinning Sound
Entertainment
612-590-1375
St. Benedict's
Senior Community
763-295-4051
See ad on page 43
Steves Elk River Nursery
763-441-3090
See ad on page 21
Studer Chiropractic
763-295-4797
See ad on page 37
Super 8 Monticello
763-295-5900
See ad on page 32
SuperAmerica
763-263-6455
See ad on page 47
TEAM Chiropractic &
Wellness Center
763-295-0303
See ad on page 29
The Friendly Buffalo
763-263-7766
Thrivent Financial
763-271-0400
See ad on page 44
Township of Big Lake
763-263-8111
See ad on page 28
Trails Grill & Sports Bar
763-263-0800
See ad on page 10
Travelers Country Club
On the Mississippi
320-743-3133
See ad on page 18
Von Hansons Meat Markets
763-295-0310
See ad on page 15
USA Northland Directories
712-274-8811
WeCare Dental
763-263-2222
See ad on page 31
West Sherburne Tribune
763-263-3602
See ad on page 4
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763-263-7600
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