Hi, I’m Joel Hagberg. I’m a husband, father, and recent retired Big Lake teacher. I spent my entire teaching career here in Big Lake, a lot of which was teaching 4th grade. Since retiring I…

Hi, I’m P.J. Fanberg and I grew up in Big Lake. My wife and I are happy to be raising our family here now. I work for Ritchie Brothers Auctioneer and am the Territory Sales…

Matthew and I live in Orrock and we own Ember Coffee, located on Highway 10. Elisa manages the store and homeschools our boys, while Matthew works in Cybersecurity and does work for Ember on the…

Hello Big Lake! I’m Derek Holman, a teacher and coach in Big Lake. My family and I have been in this community for 24 years and I have been teaching in Big Lake for 23…

Hi, I’m Jeff Zierdt with Lupulin Brewing Company. I have been brewing beer since 2008 and opened Lupulin in 2015. I have lived in the area for about 17 years and enjoy time with my…

Hello! Thank you for the nomination. My name is Brian Blackman and I am a proud Big Lake resident. I grew up in Crystal, MN with my parents and sister, Brenda. I attended Bemidji State…

Hi! I’m Paul Knier and love being a part of The Faces of Big Lake project. My wife and I have lived in Big Lake for 28 years and have raised all 5 of our…

Introduction – Hi, my name is John Kaczmarek. I am the Chief of Police for your city. I want you to know that I have enjoyed every moment here in Big Lake since I was…

Hi I’m Nick Christenson and I was born and raised in Big Lake. My family has been here since the 60’s and I have always considered it home. I love living in this community with…

Hi I’m Jack Merwin. I have lived in Big Lake since 1993 and graduated from Big Lake High School in 2001. I have been a home owner here since 2003 and now, my wife and…