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Outage Notice

Xcel Energy would like to help customers in Becker be ready for a planned power outage in the area happening June 12. Xcel Energy is moving Becker customers’ electric service to a newly constructed substation in the area. As crews make the switc...

Becker Farmers Market to begin May 29th

Becker’s annual Farmers market is set to begin Friday, May 29th. The market is a great place to stop and get local food and speak to some local vendors. There is a lot to offer at the market. Produce, grass fed meat, baked goods and sweets, eggs...

FROM THE COUNTY: Regarding Re-Assessment

Our top priority is the safety of the public and our staff as we adjust to the effect of COVID-19 is having on our annual re-assessment work. 

This year, the Assessor staff will only do physical on-site exterior reviews of properties deemed necess...

Becker Veterans Monument Placed On VE day

BECKER, Minn., May 8, 2020 - The Becker Veterans Monument is now fully placed as of 1:30 pm. Several people involved gathered around to watch the last bits go down including a large black granite monument and a granite bench. The project has been in the w...

Freedom Days Cancelled

The City of Becker has made the difficult decision to cancel Freedom Days 2020. We have always held the safety of event patrons, volunteers, city staff and our community as a top priority. Based on the challenges brought on by COVID-19, we feel that cance...

Recycle Day Postponed Indefinitely

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the City of Becker has decided to postpone this year’s Recycle Day Event, indefinitely.   Please note that The City utilized the following logic to make this determination:

• The City is not convinced social d...

Council Meetings

Council meetings will now be live-stream and broadcast only. You can tune in via our website or if you have cable it will be broadcast on the local channel. Links to our live-stream is located below. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Trim Trees in the Right-of-Way

Per City Ordinance, Chapter 7, Section 7.08, the City shall have control and supervision of planting shrubs or trees upon or overhanging all streets or other public property.  It is noteworthy that this encompasses the trimming of trees that are ...

2040 Comprehensive Plan Survey

In light of recent health events concerning Covid-19, we have decided to temporarily shift public outreach and engagement to an online format. As a result, this survey will act as a temporary means in which to get public / community insight on city-wide i...

LMC Podcast #WeGotThis Featuring Tracy Bertram

(UPDATE 4/7/2020) Frontage Road (Energy Drive) and Infrastructure in Becker

UPDATE 4/7/2020  - Construction is beginning again this year on the frontage road. The frontage road will be named Energy Drive. Beginning mid April county road 8 will detour at County Road 52. This will continue until the project is finished. Th...

(UPDATE 3/25)Information related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

UPDATE: March 25, 2020

The city council declared a local emergency. See Resolution 2020-26 Here

Until further notice City Council will be conducting meetings via teleconference. They will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6PM. &nb...

Spring Becker Bulletin

https://www.flipsnack.com/FA598586AED/the-city-of-becker-becker-bulletin-spring-2020/full-view.html 

BNSF Certification Boosts Business Prospects

The City of Becker this week announces its expanded business park has received a “Certified Site” designation by BNSF Railway.  With this certification, businesses that are looking to locate or expand in the region, can remove...