A day for kids at Smilin' D Arena in Colfax (VIDEO)

Randy Olson

During the first day of the month of February last Saturday, the Smilin' D Arena held the Wild Henke Youth Day, which was dubbed as a "day for kids" at the arena. Youth of various ages competed across 10 different equine competitions. The attached video features Teagan Jenniges and Jack Anderson competing in the ages 11-14 category during the Bell Boot race that morning. Anderson nailed it during his run with at time that beat the 10-second mark. He is a seventh grader at B-B-E middle school....

  • Halvorson, Lundberg crowned B-B-E Sno-Daze Queen and King (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson

    Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa high school's Olson Auditorium was the site of a terrific Sno-Daze coronation program on Tuesday, February 11. The coronation officially kicked off the 35th annual Sno-Daze week in Jaguar Country with students in grades 9-12 plus staff members, family and friends helping fill the seats as games were played along with the crowning of the King and Queen. The 35th annual B-B-E Sno-Daze King and Queen are Jack Lundberg and Emery Halvorson. The...

Hell Country Truckers entertain at Smilin' D Arena (VIDEO)

Randy Olson

Near the southern side of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper's coverage area, a mecca of countrywestern and rural America values has been built in the form of Smilin' D Arena. This facility hosts a wide variety of entertainment events and also serves as an indoor location for equine sports and equine sports training. It is located in the heart of Colfax Township in northern Kandiyohi County. During the final hours of January 2025, Hell Country Truckers performed live music at Smilin' D Arena....

MFU President speaks against tariffs

Randy Olson

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish spoke against across-the-board tariffs during a Friday morning (February 7) press conference hosted by Minnesota’s senior Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. They were joined by Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council President Dan McConnell. President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 10 percent tariff on China and has stayed for 30 days a 25 percent additional tariff on Canada and Mexico. Energy resources from Canada will...

  • Happy (early) Valentine's Day! Jana Mae's wants to help

    Randy Olson

    Valentine's Day is coming, and it's just over two weeks away. Jana Mae's Inc., in Brooten, wants to help make your Valentine's Day special for your special someone in your life! Jana Mae's website features all of their Valentine's Day specials, where you can place an order online. Offering: flowers, cookies and pies. The staff at Jana Mae's will have your order ready for pickup or delivery (if it qualifies) on Valentine's Day. If you have special instructions, please indicate them in the order....

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