Jolene Huston – Big Lake Teacher
Hi there, I am Jolene Huston. I am a mother, wife, teacher and friend. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I have been married to my husband Ward for 33 years….
Kristi McAlpin – Veterinarian
Hello. I grew up in Annandale, MN. Married my husband, Mike McAlpin in 1991. I received my BA with a major in Biology and German. Graduated from U of MN College of Veterinary Medicine and…
Ashley Johnson – Owner Two Cute Boutique
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am truly humbled by this honor! I am a wife, mom, and small business owner here in our beautiful town of Big Lake. I am married to the…
Kris McDonald – Big Lake High School Teacher
My name is Kris McDonald. This is my 6th year teaching in Big Lake. I teach 9-12th Special Education at the high school. This was a second career choice of mine, fulfilling a dream of…
John and Kelly Lemire – Big Lake Volunteers
I, Kelly, grew up in Big lake since I was 5 and graduated from Big Lake in 1989. John grew up in Brooklyn Park and graduated in 1997. We have 5 children ages 33,25,21,18, and…
Samantha (Sam) Hedin – Owner Hedin North Farms
Hi, I’m Sam Hedin. I’ve lived in Big Lake for 8 years with my husband and two children. Living here has allowed me to begin focusing on my dreams of launching our Urban Farm…
Mike & Tone Nget – Owners Cambo Flare
Hi, my name is Mike. My wife, Tone and I, own a small restaurant here in Big Lake called Cambo Flare. Before all this….back when we had typical 9-5 jobs, we never really figured our…
Curcha Hawkins – Published Author
Hi, I’m Curcha Hawkins. I have lived in Big Lake since I was in 8th grade and now my husband, Chase, and I are raising our two kids here. I recently was able to accomplish…
Andrea Gerdts – Big Lake School Staff
Hi, I’m Andrea Gerdts and my family and I have lived in Big Lake for 25 years. After raising our daughters, I started working in the Big Lake schools and still do so today. I…
Amber Wilfahrt – Face of Big Lake
Hello! We have been part of the Big Lake community since 2011. My husband, Clay, and I have 3 girls who are in 6th, 4th, and 2nd grades. I have been subbing in our ECFE…