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The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa volleyball team won their Class 1A state tournament opener on Thursday, November 6 in St. Paul. Facing No. 5-seeded Cleveland, the Jaguars won 25-22, 24-26, 25-15, 25-17 to earn a spot in the state semifinals. In the first set, the Jaguars were out-hit by a razor-thin margin: 21.7 percent to 21.3 percent. In spite of that, they prevailed 25-22. In game two, the Jaguars had to work to overcome a deficit as wide as 7 points. They pulled it to a 24-24 tie before the...
*Video embed code is fixed. A massive resurgence of interest and enthusiasm in Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa theater has resulted in a cast list of 29 for the upcoming fall play "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" at the Phil and Lucille Olson Auditorium. The 29 cast members are complemented and supported by 7 students on the crew list. The fall two-act play at B-B-E high school will be performed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 14, 15, 16. The first two shows are at 7 p.m., and the Sunday sho...
Earlier in October this fall, an elementary school teacher in Maple Grove led a discussion about same-sex relationships to children in third grade. Let that sink in for a moment! The discussion at Oak View Elementary centered around the book "Prince and Knight," which is published by Little Bee Book. This issue was reported by Alpha News, whose reporting can be found by clicking here: https://rb.gy/lnv40j....
In a game that went down to the wire, the outcome not decided until the final minute, the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa football team defeated Ashby/Brandon-Evansville 6-0 on Saturday, October 25 to move on to the Section 5A championship. NEXT: the Jaguars have a rematch with Upsala/Swanville Area on Friday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. at the FargoDome. The final score was also the halftime score, and B-B-E's overall record improved to 6-3. This brings the Jaguars to the section championship game for the...
As pictured on Monday, October 27, the new construction at Belgrade Steel Tank now has the beginning of its roof structure in place. The new Nucor pre-engineered manufacturing facility and office space features triple manufacturing lanes to enhance their production capacity and streamline their capabilities. Employment will gradually increase over time above their current figure of around 50 employees. The attached video was recorded at the construction site on Friday, October 17. This video...
The attached 2 minute, 26 second video features the infamous Nicolle Wallace from the far-left stratosphere of the media conglomerates. She is nuts! Watch the video and see how completely removed from reality she is and those like her....
It was over a month ago, but it's worth a look again at the Roger Sagedahl Estate auction that was held on September 20 in Brooten. Ziemer Auction Service is shown in action in the attached video. Roger had what seemed like an endless amount of artifacts and local products he collected through the years. He will never be forgotten in Brooten....
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa volleyball team, ranked No. 10 in the final coaches association state polls, will play for a state tournament berth on Saturday, November 1 in Fergus Falls. The Jaguars earned this by defeating Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in a 3-0 sweep on Tuesday, October 28 at Kennedy High School in Fergus Falls. In the Section 6A championship on Saturday, B-B-E (23-6) faces Parkers Prairie in a rematch from September 8. First serve at Kennedy High School's Gold Gymnasium is at 7...
Ricky Gerhardson, 69, of New London, died Saturday, November 1, at his home near New London surrounded by his loving family. His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7 at Crow River Lutheran Church, rural New London. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and continue one hour prior to the service all at the church. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Home in Belgrade. Online tributes can be posted at the funeral home's website: w...
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa girls' tennis team awards banquet was held last Monday at the elementary cafeteria with the 12 players, family members and head coach Kristine Bents and assistant coach Sarah Schrantz. Coach Bents spoke about her appreciation on what she called the "true dedication and determination" of the players. "The girls had a lot of fun this year," she said. "It is a super special group." In the attached video, the team is shown in a post-match huddle at Long Prairie-Grey...
The last game of the regular season went down to the wire, but the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa football team made the necessary plays to squeeze out a huge road win last Wednesday, October 15 at Brandon-Evansville high school in Brandon. When the chips were down, the Jaguars displayed a tremendous level of heart on the game's final play to thwart a potential game-tying conversion attempt and preserve a 30-28 lead for the final score. After posting a 18-0 halftime lead with a dominant running game,...
They are just awful, awful human beings! How else can you describe people who celebrate a person being murdered? Interviews of "No Kings" protesters from across the United States are going viral across the country showing how devoid of humanity they are. Sad! In one instance, a public (charter) school teacher is shown making a gesture to slit someone's throat while participating in a "No Kings" protest....
On Friday, October 17 in North Fork Township, Big Grove Lutheran church was the site of a terrific turnout of support for the annual fall WELCA supper and auction. The church basement at Big Grove got comfortable crowded as families from near and far gathered for food and fellowship. They also enjoyed the entertaining presence of Mark and Brian Ziemer, who ran a successful auction that had a total of 69 bidders. More coverage was in the October 23 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. In...
Across the United States, Fire Prevention Week was held in schools and work places from October 5-11. At Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa elementary, local fire fighters spoke with K-5 students on Thursday, October 9. The attached video features Brooten Fire Chief Mark Torkelson explaining the operation of modern fire fighter gear....
OCTOBER 24 PRESS RELEASE The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled biological males have the right to compete in female athletics, a decision Rep. Paul Anderson, Republican of rural Starbuck, said threatens the safety of girls and undermines fair play. House Republicans introduced a pair of bills earlier this year to provide clear protections for female athletes and ensure fairness in competition, but House Democrats blocked them from passing. The Preserving Girls Sports Act (H.F. 12)...
The Crow River Lutheran Church fall soup supper and auction fundraiser was held on Saturday, October 11. Video attached features part of the live auction, which was led by Ziemer Auction Service of New London....
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa elementary students participated in a Fire Prevention and Fire Safety week presentation last Thursday, October 9 brought to them by firefighters from Belgrade, Brooten and Elrosa. Preschool through 5th graders gathered in the gymnasium and listened intently to information that has the potential to save their life. Fire department members from all three towns introduced themselves, and fire fighters spoke about the dangers of playing with fire. The full story plus photos were published in the October 16 issue of the...
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 6th and 7th grade students enjoyed a field trip on Friday, October 3 to the Oliver Kelley Farm in rural Elk River. This farm is a National Historic Landmark where modern-day guests can get a firsthand view of a working from in the 1860s. In the attached video, students listen to a presentation featuring farm animals that would have been included on farms during the pioneer era in central Minnesota. The full article was published on page 9 of the Bonanza Valley Voice...
It appears that Kamala Harris was drinking in public again. Saying how smart she is while she is drunk with a microphone in her hand is not a good look for her! Take a look at the video and see for yourself....
For the Noon kickoff on Sunday, October 19, the Minnesota Vikings game will be played on the televisions at The Spot in downtown Belgrade. They are hosting a pot luck dinner, and everyone is welcome! The doors open at 11 a.m....
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa volleyball team has the top seed out of 21 total teams that make up Section 6A. The Jaguars, who finished the regular season as Central Minnesota Conference champions, take a 20-6 record into the postseason that begins with a first-round bye. The attached video features the final points scored in game 2 of the CMC match with Eden Valley-Watkins on October 11. Additional coverage of the section tournament can be found by clicking over to the newspaper's Jaguars Sports...
The Color Run was held on Wednesday, September 24 during Homecoming week at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa schools. This is the largest fundraiser for the school district for the Activities fund that assists academic and extra-curricular causes. In the attached video, students in grades K-12 are shown gathered at the high school athletic complex at the end of the Color Run, which was marked by the large color burst. At the October 13 school board meeting, Superintendent Josie Dingmann reported that...
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa schools held their 10th annual Color FUND Run fundraiser on Wednesday, September 24. Conditions were warm, and the entire afternoon included full sunshine. Of the 10 Color Runs to date, this was likely the warmest. The participation was terrific from the student body. One of the highlights of the Color Run is the color burst, which includes all students who wish to participate from the K-12 student body. In the attached video, a view of the color burst is shown from the...
Just as summer weather was loosening its grip with the season changing to fall, Hope Lutheran Church's Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America group hosted their fall bazaar on Saturday, October 4....
Peace Lutheran Church held a Celebration of Life for Levi Adrian, 16, of Belgrade, who passed away on September 24. Pastor Mark Kopka provided a brave, heartfelt eulogy that was fitting for the experience our community is enduring. It is a great deal to process and reflect on. Casket bearers were Levi's buddies and included Hunter Palmquist, Reid Dickhoff, Owen Miller, Coby Schoumaker, Donovan Ramos, Jackson Kirckof, Jude Thompson and Bennett Wurm. If you know any of those young men, you...
