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  • BVD T-shirts are still for sale

    Randy Olson|Jul 13, 2023

    A small set of Bonanza Valley Days 2023 T-shirts are still for sale. Over a week later, a full inventory of what's left has been itemized and is outlined below. The T-shirt logos were created by the late Jennifer Murphey, who has traditionally handled BVD shirt sales in recent years. She passed away on June 13. You can email the newspaper publisher to inquire about purchasing a T-shirt. The cost is $15. The following inventory is updated as of Tuesday at noon, July 18. Adult T-shirt sizes 3XL -...

  • Railroad crossing disruptions in Belgrade

    Randy Olson|Jul 13, 2023

    Belgrade-area motorist are advised that CP Railroad will have the rail crossings closed at CSAH 13 and Borgerding Avenue this week. Detours will be in place. Dates and time frames for the work are weather dependent. Questions or comments may be directed to the Stearns County Highway Department at highway@co.stearns.mn.us or 320-255-6180....

  • Bonanza Valley Days T-shirts for sale (*UPDATED)

    Randy Olson|Jul 6, 2023

    A large variety of 2023 Bonanza Valley Days T-shirts are for sale on Thursday and Friday, July 6-7, at the newspaper office in downtown Brooten. The "Proud and Free 2023" shirts are sized in both youth and adult varieties in selections of gray, yellow and pink. The cost is $15 each. Supply is limited, and the office will be open until 4 p.m. each day. On Friday, sales will begin by 9 a.m. or earlier! Call 320-346-2400 with any questions. Update on Thursday afternoon: it appears that the...

  • Bonanza Valley Days has arrived in Brooten! (VIDEO, UPDATES*)

    Randy Olson|Jul 6, 2023

    Friday night update to share from the publisher: the DeeJay Sounds street dance, sponsored by the Bonanza Valley Voice, is still ON! The music should start playing by 9:30 p.m., at which point the rain is supposed to dissipate. We are receiving about a half inch of highly valuable rain! This is a good thing. At 9:38, DeeJay Sounds fired up the Friday night street dance. The Flavor Shack and Marcia's Bar and Grill are both serving a wide variety of food!! And the KaDe Shack is, of course, serving...

  • Public tours of remodeled B-B-E elementary school during BVD

    Randy Olson|Jul 6, 2023

    The public is invited to join Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school staff for tours of the elementary school in Brooten on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, from 4 to 5 p.m. both days. Additions and improvements began in the fall of 2020 and continued into this summer. High school tours in Belgrade will follow during August Fest this summer....

  • LifeLink III helicopter to visit Bonanza Valley Days

    Randy Olson|Jul 6, 2023

    For the second year in a row, the LifeLink III helicopter is scheduled to visit Bonanza Valley Days. The helicopter is set to land between 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7 during the Brooten Fire Department's chicken BBQ supper fundraiser. It will not be able to visit if it is out on an emergency call, of course. A video below features the landing (it had landed already) of the helicopter on July 8 at BVD last summer. Friday update: the LifeLink III visit was cancelled due to the threat of poor...

  • FOOD! During Bonanza Valley Days

    Randy Olson|Jul 6, 2023

    A wide variety of food offerings will be available across the final three days of Bonanza Valley Days in Brooten - which runs July 6, 7, 8 and 9. On Friday, the Brooten Fire Department's Chicken BBQ supper runs from 5 to 8 p.m. or until they run out...but they very likely will pull through with enough for everyone! If turnout approaches 800 it could get dicey, but come and enjoy the atmosphere as BVD "Proud and Free in 2023" heats up! The Sedan Fire Relief Association will serve hamburgers in...

  • BVD Grand Parade lineup!!!

    Randy Olson|Jul 6, 2023

    Here it is! This is the grand parade lineup for Sunday, July 9 in Brooten. The Bonanza Valley Days grand parade will get rolling at 1:30 p.m. The organization and lineup starts at noon by the elementary school. 1. •. Belgrade-Brooten Police Department 2 • Brooten American Legion 3 • Legion Auxilairy line up by the elevator parking lot 4 • B-B-E Cub Scouts Pack 667 5 • B-B-E Scouts BSA 6 • Brooten Mayor Thor Amundson 7 • BVD Grand Marshals Brandon and Ashley 8 • Glacial Ridge Health System l...

  • New Miss Brooten Royalty crowned for 2023-2024 (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jul 6, 2023

    Samantha Baker will reign as the new Miss Brooten as of this afternoon! Baker, along with five other candidates, were crowned as part of the Miss Brooten royal court for the next year. Miss Brooten princesses are Madison Hofmann and Faith Radermacher. Little Miss Brooten is Alayni Worms, while the Little Miss Brooten princesses are Emma Radermacher and Ella Jenniges. Their reign will run through July 14, 2024 when the next Miss Brooten program will be held. Hofmann won the Miss Congeniality...

  • Prayer and Party a huge hit in Elrosa

    Randy Olson|Jun 29, 2023

    The second annual Prayer and Party church social, hosted by Parishes on the Prairie Catholic churches, was a huge hit in Elrosa on Sunday, June 25. The B-B-E Knights of Columbus served over 320 floats (35 pails of ice cream), which was an increase from last year's 260 served at this event on June 29, 2022. Video from the event is posted here in this web article....

  • Bonanza Valley Days 2023 will be here SOON!

    Randy Olson|Jun 29, 2023

    Bonanza Valley Days in Brooten is just around the corner on July 6, 7, 8 and 9. The first Medallion hunt clue will be posted Monday, July 3 on the window of city hall. This is the only location that clues will be posted, but, of course, anyone is welcome to share that information as they are able to! Youth basketball and worship in the park kick things off on Thursday, July 6; the worship starts at 7 p.m., and cookies and milk will be served afterwards. The LifeLink III helicopter is scheduled...

  • COVID-19: a biological weapon?

    Randy Olson|Jun 29, 2023

    In this 21-minute long video, Dr. David E. Martin speaks to the idea that COVID-19 was an act of war against the human race. Throughout the past three years, Dr. Martin has worked to expose what he sees is an elaborate web of deception and lies by governments, corporations and regulators that was a preamble to the Covid-19 pandemic while illustrating in detail how “following the money” uncovers a distinct conflict of interests between the very people that are managing this cri...

  • LifeLink III set to visit Bonanza Valley Days 2023 (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jun 29, 2023

    The LifeLink III helicopter is set to visit Bonanza Valley Days on Friday, July 7 during the Brooten Fire Department's chicken supper. It is schedule to land between 5 and 7 p.m. that evening, unless it is called away for an emergency. A video below features BVD guests with the LifeLink III helicopter on July 8, 2022....

  • Pomeranian killed in violent dog attack in Brooten (UPDATED)

    Randy Olson|Jun 29, 2023

    The Bonanza Valley Voice learned this week that two dogs have died as a result of injuries they sustained in the city of Brooten this summer after being attacked by another dog. These events occurred on the south part of town. The dates and specific locations are still being verified, but as a public service, the newspaper wants to share information about what to do in the case of a dog attack. This web article will be updated as additional details are verified. Whether a person or a pet are...

  • Senator Klobuchar statement on Independence Day

    Randy Olson|Jun 29, 2023

    U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on Independence Day. "All across our state, Minnesotans are coming together with friends and family for parades, barbecues, and fireworks in honor of the Fourth of July and the birth of our nation. Today, we celebrate the start of the great American experiment in democracy that began in 1776 when our founding fathers adopted the principles in the Declaration of Independence. Those principles became the foundation of our democracy and a roadmap of our nation's purpose....

  • B-B-E Clay Trapshooting at state meet in Alexandria (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jun 22, 2023

    The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Clay Trapshooting team had 25 members compete at the Class 5A state trap meet last Friday, June 16 in Alexandria. High Gun - Varsity Male Gabe Coners finished in an 11-way tie for 26th place out of 334 with a 94. Xavier Coners, James Wesbur and Owen Radermacher finished in a 22-way tie for 72nd place with a 91. Tate DeKok was also in the Top 100 with a 90, good for an 11-way tie for 94th place. Toby Hanson: 89. Mason Eckstein: 89. Dominic Finken: 85. Kaden Pieper:...

  • Prayer and Party coming to Elrosa on June 25 (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jun 22, 2023

    Parishes on the Prairie, with Catholic churches from Sauk Centre, West Union, Belgrade, Brooten and Elrosa, invites everyone from all walks of life to their second annual Prayer and Party fellowship event on Sunday, June 25 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church from 5 to 9 p.m. The event features free food, kids activities and much more. Come any time! The evening's schedule is as follows: 4 to 5 p.m. Holy Hour 5 to 9 p.m. live band, jump houses, food (pulled pork, hot dogs and more), beer,...

  • Community organizer lies in front of Congress...and it goes badly (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jun 22, 2023

    A community organizer who once helped lead the Planned Parenthood organization's lobbying arm testified at a recent Congressional hearing and attempted to blatantly lie about the differences between male and female athletes...and it went badly for Miss Kelly Robinson. As the saying goes, "You can't fix stupid!" See what I'm talking about in the video below....

  • Bonanza Valley Days 2023 is just around the corner!

    Randy Olson|Jun 22, 2023

    The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is just around the corner! The big four-day event is coming on July 6 through July 9 with activities actually starting on Monday, July 3 that week with the BVD Medallion Hunt. The medallion hunt starts at 8 a.m. Monday, at which time the first clue will be posted at city hall. Sign-ups for the BVD Youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament are underway as well as the men's 3-on-3 tournament. The youth tournament starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 6...

  • Outstanding turnout of support for Redhead Creamery's Curd Fest

    Randy Olson|Jun 22, 2023

    The annual Curd Fest celebration was bigger and better than ever on Saturday, June 17 at the Redhead Creamery. Every Curd Fest has been a richly enjoyable experience for guests, and this year was no different while the turnout was far and away more than what Alise and Lucas Sjostrom and family expected. The Sjostrom family saw turnout surpass 1,500 which was above their prediction of at least 1,200 for the day. They wish to thank everyone for the support and look forward to continuing to serve...

  • Prayer and Party coming to Elrosa on June 25 (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jun 15, 2023

    Parishes on the Prairie, with Catholic churches from Sauk Centre, West Union, Belgrade, Brooten and Elrosa, invites everyone from all walks of life to their second annual Prayer and Party fellowship event on Sunday, June 25 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church from 5 to 9 p.m. The event features free food, kids activities and much more. Come any time! The evening's schedule is as follows: 4 to 5 p.m. Holy Hour 5 to 9 p.m. live band, jump houses, food (pulled pork, hot dogs and more), beer,...

  • When your BS is called out (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jun 15, 2023

    While it is unfortunate that more heads of federal agencies are not losing their jobs, it is somewhat encouraging to at least see them put on public display as their lies are called out. One such exchange is featured in the video below. This video features U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and the unending garbage that spews from his mouth on a regular basis....

  • GIANT SLAYERS! Jaguar baseball knocks off No. 1 seed to open state

    Randy Olson|Jun 15, 2023

    After winning three of their five Section 6A games by just one run, the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa baseball team continued their improbable playoff run with yet another one-run win. This time that win came on the biggest stage they've played on yet: Class 1A state playoffs at Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud. After coming back from a 1-0 deficit with two runs scored in the top of the fourth, the Jaguars shocked No. 1-seeded and state tournament veteran South Ridge in a 2-1 regulation-innings win on...

  • Newspaper editor passes away (Funeral notice)

    Randy Olson|Jun 15, 2023

    Jennifer Murphey, age 57 of Brooten died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Big Grove Lutheran Church in rural Brooten/Belgrade. Visitation will be Thursday, June 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Brooten. Visitation will also continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Arrangements are with the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Brooten. Jennifer's children Morgan and...

  • B-B-E baseball team heading to state

    Randy Olson|Jun 8, 2023

    After three straight captivating performances in the Section 6A winner's bracket, the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa baseball team landed a spot in the state-qualifying championship series earlier this week. Facing a red hot Parkers Prairie team that had blazed its way through the elimination bracket of the tournament, the Jaguars broke a 1-1 tie with three runs scored in the bottom of the sixth inning. The first of those three runs was on a wild pitch that brought Hayden Sobiech home, while the...

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