Becker

Two local teams are heading to the Prep Bowl after decisive wins Friday night.

A 17-year-old girl is facing six charges for her involvement in a crash that resulted in two deaths. According to the complaint filed in Sherburne County Court, 17-year-old Carlee Bollig of Little Falls is facing two charges of criminal vehicular homicide.

We told you on Friday that Xcel Energy is planning on shutting down two of the three coal-fired units at the Sherco power plant in Becker. They'll be retired in 2023 and 2026. Becker Mayor Lefty Kleis says the job losses will hurt the community.

Xcel Energy has announced a plan to retire two of the three units at Minnesota's largest power plant, its Sherco facility in Becker. The Minneapolis-based utility says it's part of a strategy to cut its carbon emissions 60 percent by 2030.

A man has serious but non-life threatening injuries after falling 20 feet from the roof of a home in Becker. Becker Police chief Brent Baloun says the incident happened at about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 14000 block of River Street.

There was a huge crowd in Becker last (Monday) night discussing the future of the Sherco Power Plant. The Minnesota State Legislature's Jobs and Energy Committee held a public hearing at the Community Center.

A Maple Grove man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly fleeing police and having methamphetamine in his vehicle. Becker Police say the incident happened just before 3:30 p.m. Police received a call reporting a vehicle that was traveling over 100 mph and weaving in and out of traffic.

Two people were arrested in Becker on Tuesday after allegedly threatening someone with a BB gun. Becker Police responded to a report that a gun was pointed at another person. An officer found the suspects in a vehicle in the 12000 block of Stevens Avenue with two replica BB guns in plain view.

Becker Bulldogs Softball has had a season to remember and they were led by the pitching duo of Senior Haley Harmon and Sophomore Brianna Corey. The two are WJON's All-Star Students of the Week. The girls discussed their season together as they look to make a push towards the state tournament, as well as what the future holds for their softball careers.

The Becker city council is shaking things up at the Pebble Creek Golf Course, if an effort to turn things around at the city-owned course. Councilwoman Lori Keller was on WJON today (Friday), giving a different viewpoint from Becker Mayor Lefty Kleis, who was on WJON last week.