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In a small Minnesota town, the heartwarming response to a missing child story reveals the power of community bonds in tough times.

WJON's small town series brings us to Big Lake. Big Lake is a city of 11,686 located in Sherburne County along Highway 10 just east of Becker and west of Elk River. Big Lake was originally called Humboldt until 1867. It features two prominent lakes with Big Lake and Mitchell Lake in the city limits.

Big Lake is a city of 11,686 located in Sherburne County along Highway 10 just east of Becker and west of Elk River. Big Lake was originally called Humboldt until 1867. It features two prominent lakes with Big Lake and Mitchell Lake in the city limits.

Highway 25 traffic surges, prompting local counties to explore improvements. A recent study aims to enhance safety and mobility between Interstate 94 and Highway 10.

Cambo Flare in Big Lake shifts to online and to-go orders, plans relocation in 2025 for better service.

Explore the positive impact of small town living through a touching incident involving a broken garage door and generous neighbors.

A hidden gem of a restaurant is hidden behind a gas station on Highway 10 in Big Lake. Have you ever been to Cambo Flare yet?

Two Elk River teens have died and a third is in serious condition after a crash on Saturday

A Big Lake, Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to her role in the $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Big Lake woman has pleaded guilty to her role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.