An alleged shooting took place shortly before noon on Saturday, February 21 on the outskirts of Belgrade. Shortly after 12 p.m., emergency responders arrived at a mobile home located just off of School Street east of the Crow River Township hall. At 12:21 p.m., a male victim was loaded onto a Glacial Ridge ambulance and transported to a nearby hospital. Within 20 minutes of the ambulance leaving, the law enforcement response surpassed 12 squad vehicles. At 12:40 p.m., a black, unmarked...
This accident took place shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24 on Highway 71 in Crow River Township. At the intersection of Highway 71 and Highway 55, a Cintas uniform truck collided with a semi tractor and trailer. The semi tractor ended up in the ditch south of Highway 71 facing straight south. Its trailer was parallel to the road in the ditch about 20 yards off of the shoulder. The Belgrade Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene of the accident at 8:17 a.m. The Glacial Ridge Ambulance...
While Trinity and West Lake Johanna Lutheran churches are seeking a new full-time pastor, many of their pastoral needs are being served by Linda Summerlet, a Synod Authorized Minister (SAM). Linda has worked in this capacity at Trinity and West Lake Johanna since last September. The ELCA's Synod Authorized Minister (SAM) program trains and authorizes laypeople to lead congregations, offering pastoral care, preaching, and sacramental ministry (communion/baptism) where ordained clergy are...
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Area Food Shelf is joining forces with Minnesota Foodshare from March 1 to April 6, 2026. Money and pounds of food collected during the campaign are reported to Minnesota Foodshare and the totals allow the food shelf to secure extra dollars depending on collection totals. The B-B-E Area Food Shelf is a 501 ( 3 ) (c) charitable organization and donations are tax deductible. Please consider a donation during March and mail to BBE Area Food Shelf, P.O. 136 Brooten, MN...
After getting her start last summer at The Shed in Brooten while sharing space with local business owners Jana Zenner and Angie Henke (Meraki Salon), Earthy Elements owner Ashley Zimmerle is now in the midst of a major move of the business to Belgrade. Founded in 2022, Earthy Elements is this area's local flower, plant, gift and rock shop. Last summer, Zimmerle held an open house at her previous location in Brooten during Bonanza Valley Days. The business has grown since she moved it to...
