š± See which charges local residents are facing in this weekās reports
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In today's newsletter:
- See which charges local residents are facing in this weekās reports
- Could Beckerās Speedway be on 7-Elevenās closure list?
Also on today's calendar: Poetry Reading Open Mic and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Cooler; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 63 and low of 26 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, temps: high: 45, low: 29.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 27 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Arrests, sentencings, DNR for April 16 (hometownsource.com) ā Local law enforcement reports for the past week include a Sherburne County arrest of a 34-year-old Becker resident on a gross misdemeanor driving-after-cancellation charge. The roundup also details multiple Wright County arrests, recent court sentencings, and conservation officer activity that may affect outdoor recreation nearby. 
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ā¢ Is your 7-Eleven or Speedway closing? What to know about store closures (sctimes.com) ā Beckerās Speedway, operated under the 7-Eleven brand, is among several central Minnesota locations that could be affected as the company plans to close 645 North American stores while opening 205 new ones. Specific sites havenāt been named, but the chain is shifting toward a more food-focused convenience model, which may bring changes to Beckerās store even if it remains open. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Becker
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Plate-To-Garden Compost Event & Garden-Themed Community Swap
Sherburne History Center, 10775 27th Ave SE, Becker
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Poetry Reading Open Mic
Sherburne History Center , 10775 27th Ave SE , Becker
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Parks & Rec Commission @ BCC
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Fire Joint Powers Board @ Fire Hall
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City Council Meeting
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City Council Executive Session (Approximate Time)
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Personnel Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee
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5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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š Events Nearby
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High School Transition Program
Senior Activity Center , 160 Lake Street N , Big Lake
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Big Lake CC
City of Big Lake Community Room , 790 Minnesota Avenue , Big Lake
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Fun Walk/Run for Democracy!
PS I Love You Minnesota & The Frozen Spoon LLC , 441 Jefferson Blvd , Big Lake
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Fun Run/Walk for Democracy
PS I Love You Minnesota & The Frozen Spoon LLC , 441 Jefferson Blvd , Big Lake
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member MN in Monticello. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Becker here.
š Nearby News
Monticello
- Welk recognized for 25 years of service to Monticello schools (hometownsource.com)
- Knights boys lacrosse wins first two games on road (hometownsource.com)
- Drug Take Back Day set for April 25 in Wright County (hometownsource.com)
Big Lake
- County denies solar farm proposal in Big Lake Township (hometownsource.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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