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On Sunday, August 21 at the Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association old log church in rural New London/Sunburg, Marlin Henjum spoke about his new book, Wheat King, that has just been released. His speech followed a play performed on stage by the log church that focused on the pioneer-era story of Kari Eriksdatter, who moved from Norway to Wisconsin and then to Arctander Township in the 1860s with her three children. In the video below, Norman Hande speaks about the play that was set to be...
The band Pandemic performed at the Saturday night street dance at the Belgrade August Fest on Saturday, August 13 next to the Belgrade V.F.W. Below is a video from early in the evening after they started playing....
The nine candidates for the Belgrade Royal Ambassador program attended the Friday night Belgrade Firemen's chicken dinner for August Fest on Friday, August 12. A video of each girl introducing themselves is posted below. Additional coverage appeared in the August 18 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper....
A terrific turnout of people of all ages showed up for the free Concert in the Park night at August Fest on Thursday, August 11 at the Belgrade city park. A video from that night is shown below. The band Custom Made played music on the south side of the park shelter. Additional coverage appeared in the August 18 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper....
Featured below is a video from the Belgrade August Fest grand parade held on Saturday, August 13. Additional coverage with many feature photos from the parade were published in the August 18 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper....
Below is a video from the street dance held in Sedan on August 18, 2017. The local band Wasted Time performed that night, and they will perform again this weekend at the return of the Sedan Daze celebration on Saturday, August 20. Additional coverage of the upcoming Sedan Daze activities has been published in recent issues of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. Wasted Time will start playing at 8 p.m....
The community of Sedan is excited to announce the return of Sedan Daze, which is coming on Saturday, August 20. You heard it here first: Sedan Daze will be interesting. Volunteer organizers have been planning all year for the event, so they ask you to start planning now to pack up your gear for a trip to Pope County's paradise! The day begins with three big events that all begin at 11 a.m. First, a car show runs on Marsh Street from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and a craft and vendor show also starts...
A dictionary does not have enough words in it to describe the crazy on display in this video Remember! All that absurd theater is based on SCIENCE! It sure gives you great confidence in the official narrative from the past 2 1/2 years, doesn't it?...
Note: a video clip from the Elrosa vs. Richmond game is embedded in this web article. The Elrosa Saints amateur baseball team is heading to state for the first time since 2018 after they won both games in the opening weekend of the Region 15C tournament in the Land of Rocks and Cows of western Stearns County. While two games on Friday and Saturday nights were played in Elrosa, the remaining region games were played in Meire Grove, where the Saints played their two contests. On Saturday against...
The outgoing Belgrade Royal Ambassador royalty give a hearty invitation to everyone to come to town this weekend for August Fest. The Belgrade Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors are excited to see everyone at August Fest this weekend and invite you to their coronation after the parade on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. by the main stage located next to the V.F.W. Feel free to bring a lawn chair because seating is limited. It's been a busy year for this group, who've been busy attending parades,...
The Belgrade Commercial Club is excited to announce dates for the upcoming Belgrade August Fest, which will be held on August 11, 12 and 13. Weekend activities kick off with a Thursday night Community Celebration in the park that includes a basketball court fundraiser at the Belgrade city park on South Highway 71. Everyone throughout the B-B-E area is invited! Food served by Queen Bee's is available from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at a cost of just $5 a plate. The menu includes pulled pork or BBQ...
The public from across the Bonanza Valley area and beyond are invited to the Public Safety in the Park night on Monday, August 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Elrosa (302 State Street, Elrosa, 56325) Come and meet your local law enforcement, fire fighters and EMS responders! Everyone invited! This is a family-friendly event for all ages with FREE popcorn and drinks! Local agencies who will be present include the Belgrade-Brooten police department, Stearns County...
Coming up on Sunday, August 21 is the annual Anniversary Celebration for the Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association. This event is hosted at the old log church located southwest of West Norway Lake. This year the celebration will begin with a picnic lunch from noon to 1 p.m. under the tent by the old log church (free will donation). The lunch is followed by a program beginning at 1:30 p.m. which runs for a little over an hour. This year's NLLHA celebration theme is "Norway Lake women of...
The Pope County Fair (it's FREE) opened this week on Wednesday, August 3 in Glenwood. The full schedule was published in the July 28 and August 4 issues of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. A video from the truck and tractor pull at the fair in 2021 is shown below. The Free Stage continues with daily free family entertainment. Also, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Pope County Fair, the 4-H building, the exhibit and vendor buildings and kids games and activities all open at noon. The...
Below is a video from the Pope County Fair in Glenwood from August 3, 2017 in the 4-H show arena....
The Stearns County Fair included multiple live music performances by area bands. The Red Letter Band, which has performed and won awards in Nashville, performed on the Sauk Centre Herald stage on Friday, July 29. A video clip featuring their singing is included below....
The Belgrade Commercial Club is excited to announce dates for the upcoming Belgrade August Fest, which will be held on August 11, 12 and 13. Weekend activities kick off with a Thursday night Community Celebration in the park that includes a basketball court fundraiser at the Belgrade city park on South Highway 71. Everyone throughout the B-B-E area is invited! Food served by Queen Bee's is available from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at a cost of just $5 a plate. The menu includes pulled pork or BBQ...
Below is video featuring the special music performed at West Lake Johanna Lutheran church on Sunday, July 31. A photo of this group with their names was published on the church page of the August 4 newspaper issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice....
The public from across the Bonanza Valley area and beyond are invited to the Public Safety in the Park night on Monday, August 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Elrosa (302 State Street, Elrosa, 56325) Come and meet your local law enforcement, fire fighters and EMS responders! Everyone invited! This is a family-friendly event for all ages with FREE popcorn and drinks! Local agencies who will be present include the Belgrade-Brooten police department, Stearns County...
Glacial Ridge Health System is excited to announce the upcoming 11th annual Ladies on the Lake event on Wednesday, August 17 with cruise times at 4 or 5:30 p.m. from Captain's Bar and Grill. Area ladies are invited to join orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Taniguchi on the one-hour Ladies on the Lake cruise. All you need is one friend to have a good time, but the more the merrier! The cost is just $18 per person, and advance purchase is required. Groups of six or more receive a $20 gift card to...
The Belgrade August Fest photo contest is back by popular demand! Details for age groups and categories will be available on the HMD Photography website, and submission packets are available at the Belgrade Library. Website: https://www.hmdphoto.com. Entries must be dropped off at HMD Photography Studio or at the library during the week leading up to August Fest (August 11, 12, 13). Entries will be displayed at the library in mid-August, so come see our local talent! Winners will receive...
PUBLIC NOTICE to the residents of Bangor Township: Notice of Primary Election to the electors of the Township of Bangor, County of Pope, MN: A Primary Election will be held Tuesday, the 9th day of August, 2022, for the purpose of selecting candidates in the Party of Choice for the General Election. A ballot is mailed to you if you are a registered resident. If you have not received a ballot contact me to register. You may also go to the Pope County Auditor to register and vote. Polls close at 8:00 p.m. on August 9, 2022. /s/ Gerald VanderBeek,...
What a wonderful addition to the Bonanza Valley Days parade! The grand parade was held in Brooten on Sunday, July 10 on a warm but cloudy day. The sun cracked out a couple times, but no one overheated!...
The Pope County Fair (it's FREE) opens on Wednesday, August 3 in Glenwood. The full schedule was published in the July 28 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. Below is a video featuring action from the Barrels and Bulls rodeo at the Pope County Fair on Friday, August 6, 2021. Later in the video, Wyatt Engen makes his attempt in the event....
The 120th annual Stearns County Fair opens today, Wednesday, July 27 in Sauk Centre. The full schedule of events was published in both the July 21 and July 28 issues of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. Open class 4-H and FFA shows took place during the day on July 27. The opening ceremony around the flag pole was at 11 a.m., and the Midway opens at 5 p.m. (wristbands are 5 to 10 p.m.). Bingo, located east of the Red Conservation building, operates with the following hours: Wednesday from 4...
