🌱 How a daytime crash at 3 Sons True Value led to DWI charges
Big Lake, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Big Lake! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a daytime crash at 3 Sons True Value led to DWI charges
- How a new grant will strengthen the Big Lake Farmers Market
Also on today's calendar: Jonah & The Whales, Thirsty Bison, Big Lake MN and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 58 and low of 44 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
- Monday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Drugs suspected in crash into Big Lake hardware store pillar (hometownsource.com) — Big Lake police say a local woman faces misdemeanor DWI charges after allegedly crashing into a support pillar outside 3 Sons True Value while impaired by prescription medications. Court documents describe surveillance video of the December 2025 crash, field sobriety tests, and blood results showing sedating drugs but no alcohol, with the case now proceeding in Sherburne County District Court. 
• 71 Farmers Markets Receive Grants from Compeer Financial (americanagnetwork.com) — Big Lake residents can look forward to a boost for the Big Lake Farmers Market, which has been awarded a grant from Compeer Financial’s regional program. The funding will help support marketing, infrastructure, and food access initiatives, alongside 70 other markets across Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, all aimed at strengthening local farm-to-consumer connections.
📸 Around Big Lake
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Rogers Sschool of Music Showcase
Lupulin Brewing, 570 Humboldt Dr Suite 107, Big Lake
6:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Jonah & The Whales, Thirsty Bison, Big Lake MN
Thirsty Bison , 16722 198th Ave , Big Lake
7:30 pm -
High School Transition Program
Senior Activity Center , 160 Lake Street N , Big Lake
7:00 am -
Big Lake Hornets vs Tartan Titans
Big Lake High School , 501 Minnesota Ave E , Big Lake
6:30 pm -
Big Lake Spud School
790 Minnesota Ave , Big Lake
9:00 pm -
High School Transition Program
Senior Activity Center , 160 Lake Street N , Big Lake
7:00 am -
Senior Group
Senior Activity Center , 160 Lake Street N , Big Lake
12:00 pm -
Girl Scout Troop 18659
City of Big Lake Community Room , 790 Minnesota Avenue , Big Lake
5:00 pm
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 PUZZLE PALOOZA April 25th
Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry , 205 Pine St , Monticello
8:30 am -
Farmers Market Spring Preview
Monticello, MN Calendar , Monticello Community Center 505 Walnut St , Monticello
9:00 am -
Monticello Magic vs Big Lake Hornets
Monticello High School , 5225 School Blvd , Monticello
5:00 pm -
Spring Leaf Pickup
Monticello, MN Calendar Monticello, MN 55362
7:00 am
Saturday April 25
Thursday April 30
Saturday May 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi there!
Just wanted to put it out there that if anybody finds any baby squirrels that need help I’m experienced in raising them until they are ready to be… (Nextdoor Hidden Ponds) - Hi neighbors!
Masonry Living, LLC is booking spring and summer projects now. We specialize in patios, walkways, fireplaces, firepits, brick, stone, and repairs… (Nextdoor Big Lake Township)
- TOMZ Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist, I - 1st and 2nd Shift in Big Lake. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Big Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monticello
- Beginner sourdough bread class offered through Community Ed (hometownsource.com)
- West Hennepin Public Safety reports, April 3-9 (hometownsource.com)
- Chisago Lakes rounding into form with early season triangular (chisagocountypress.com)
Becker
- Red flag warning issued for 29 Minnesota counties, 17 North Dakota counties (grandforksherald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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