Big Lake is a city of approximately 10,000 residents, located 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Sherburne County, Minnesota. In November 2007, the Big Lake Police Department conducted a web-based reverse sting resulting in the arrest of one john. The BLPD released the man’s name and identifying information to the media.  Prostitution is not considered a major local problem, although it has occurred in the city generated complaints to police, investigaitons, and arrests.