Natalie M Bender – Volunteer
Hello, my name is Natalie Bender. I am a single mother of 3 beautiful daughters and live in Elk River. I moved out to this area 16 years ago and began my new life. Q:…
Kelly Dilger – CFO Options, Inc. & Soccer Coach
My name is Kelly Dilger. I moved to Big Lake in 2005 with my husband, who I met at Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC in 2001 and were married in 2005. I am not originally…
Melissa Kroll – Para Educator & Kids Club/Hive Time
Hi, I’m Melissa Kroll and I have lived in Big Lake since 2000 and love remaining a part of this community where my husband and I can now raise our kids. I have worked in…
Lauren Eid – Reading Intervention Teacher
Hi I’m Lauren Eid and I’m a Reading Intervention teacher at Liberty Elementary. I’ve been at Liberty teaching full time since 2013 and I love being a part of the Big Lake school family. My…
Derek Holman – Teacher and Coach
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…
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce, Mental Health Advocate, Mom, Realtor - Liz Fagen Home Group, Serve BIG, The Faces of Big Lake Founder, Volunteer, WifeLiz Fagen – The Faces of Big Lake
Hello! As we move into 2023, I decided I would re-introduce myself with some new interview questions. I’m Liz Fagen – your host of The Faces of Big Lake. I am beyond honored to get…
Leo Van Valkenburg – Student, Volunteer, Football Player
Heller! My name is Leo Van Valkenburg. A lot of people know me by my nickname, Bubba. My mom gave me this nickname when I was just a baby. I am 10 years old. I…
Brian Blackman
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…
American Legion Post 147, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Big Lake Food Shelf, Big Lake School Board, Firefighter, Grandfather, Grandma, Husband, Retired, Veteran, Volunteer, WifeLenette and Bruce Brown – BL School Board, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, American Legion Post 147
Hello! We are Lenette and Bruce Brown. We are proud members of the Big Lake community and have been here since moving from California in 2017. Moving closer to some of our children was our…
Big Lake Football Player, Boxer, Hockey Player, In Memoriam, National Honor Society, Student, Tennis Player, Trap Shooter, Volunteer, Wave Board of Directors, Youth Leader - Saron LutheranDylan Pishney
Who was Dylan Robert Pishney? Dylan was born September 30th, 2003. He was the oldest brother of 5 siblings: Charley, Lily, Colton, Ike, and Theo. Just like in his home life, he was very much…