🌱 What does it really take to serve on Becker’s fire crew?
Becker, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Becker! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What does it really take to serve on Becker’s fire crew?
- What recent arrests and DNR enforcement actions involve Becker-area residents?
- How did Becker’s Bulldogs overpower Big Lake on the volleyball court?
Also on today's calendar: Morning at the Museum and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 68, low: 40.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Answering the Call: Area Firefighters Serve Their Communities (patriotnewsmn.com) — Becker residents get an inside look at their own fire department, which relies on 36 paid-on-call firefighters covering the city and nearby townships around the clock. The feature explains the intensive training, medical response role, and community commitment of Becker’s crew, then compares their work with neighboring departments in Big Lake, Clear Lake, and Clearwater to show how regional fire protection fits together. 
• Arrests & DNR report for Oct. 1 (hometownsource.com) — Becker residents are noted in this week’s law-enforcement roundup, including a 28-year-old Becker man arrested on a Sherburne County warrant. The report also details recent Wright and Sherburne County accident, traffic, and DWI numbers, plus DNR conservation officers’ enforcement actions around hunting, fishing, and boating that may affect local outdoor enthusiasts.
• Big Lake volleyball lose to Becker (patriotnewsmn.com) — Becker volleyball fans can celebrate a solid win over nearby Big Lake, where the Bulldogs’ aggressive serving and steady play secured a four-set victory. The story highlights key Hornets and Becker performances, then looks ahead to Big Lake’s upcoming matches against Monticello, Chisago Lakes, and in a Dassel-Cokato tournament that Becker followers may also track regionally.
📸 Around Becker
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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North Branch vs Becker →
Becker High School, 12000 Hancock St, Becker
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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City Council Executive Session →
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City Council Regular Meeting →
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5:00 pm -
Morning at the Museum →
Sherburne History Center, MN-25, Becker
10:00 am -
Keller Comedy – Open Mic Night →
The Keller Bar, 11 5th Ave S, St Cloud
9:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 28
📣 Becker Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dirt Bag Gravel Grinder →
Clearwater Sportsman’s Park, Clearwater
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Home Depot Kids Workshop →
Home Depot, Monticello
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Fresh Acres Fall Festival →
8102 72nd St NE, Monticello -
High School Transition Program →
Big Lake, MN Calendar, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake
8:00 am -
Library Use - Book Club →
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12:30 pm -
NorthStar Arts - Rehearsal →
Big Lake, MN Calendar, 790 Minnesota Avenue, Big Lake
4:00 pm -
EVENTS COMMITTEE- Community Center →
Location Community Center 100 W. 7th St. Monticello MN 55362, 100 W. 7th St., Monticello
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Big Lake. Apply here.
- Corporate Chefs posted a job opening for FT Food Service Worker in Maple Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Becker here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monticello
- Monticello blast from the past sports: October 2026 (hometownsource.com)
- Raffle fundraiser kicks off at Monticello Senior Center (hometownsource.com)
Big Lake
- CCA staff host Child Care Appreciation event in Big Lake (patriotnewsmn.com)
- Fergus Falls ruins Thunder's homecoming with 38-14 win (hometownsource.com)
Buffalo
- One Man Is Killed and Another Is Critically Injured When a Replica Piper PA18 Crashes While Departing Buffalo Municipal Airport in Minnesota (parktelegraph.com)
- Montrose Residents Honored With Regional Excellence in Child Foster Care Award (krwc1360.com)
Ok Becker! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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