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Minnesota's obesity rate rose slightly in 2020 (VIDEO)
A video is added below to this web article that discusses the pandemic of obesity in America. Data released today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Minnesota's adult o...
B-B-E zip codes post a 23
An ebb and flow pattern is in play for the current COVID-19 wave across the Bonanza Valley area. This is the third wave of spread since it all began either in early 2020 or late in 2019. The first...
Marvelous turnout and a perfect day for live concert in rural Sunburg (VIDEO)
The site of the Danielson farm in Hayes Township, Swift County, rural Sunburg was the site of a magnificent set of concerts on Saturday, September 11. With a large American Flag waving high over the...
(OPINION) COVID booster thoughts and more
Here's an eight-minute long video that discusses a number of COVID-19 topics, including the idea of COVID booster shots for vulnerable populations. This doctor encourages those who are in vulnerable groups to visit with their doctors about seeking...
(HD VIDEO) 'Redneck girl' by Kentucky Thunder
Here's a video clip of Kentucky Thunder performing in rural Sunburg on Saturday, September 11 last weekend....
B-B-E zip codes post a 19
The new number posted for the B-B-E zip codes of 56312, 56316 and 56325 is a 19 for the September 9 Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 zip code report. The new number of 19 represents the number...
Remodeled schools highlight exciting start to B-B-E's 2021-2022 academic year
The new school year is off and running "full steam ahead" at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa schools. The 2020-2021 school remodeling projects at both buildings is in its final stage, but both buildings are...
Outstanding first week of school at B-B-E (VIDEO)
The mood was upbeat and uplifting all week at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa schools as the 2021-2022 school year got off to an outstanding start after Labor Day. Below is a video recorded at the end of the day on the first day, Tuesday, September...
Purse Bingo in Belgrade! Get your ticket today (VIDEO)
The Belgrade Commercial Club is excited to announce their upcoming Designer Bag Purse Bingo night on Friday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Belgrade V.F.W. The cost is $15 in advance to reserve your seat and then $15 at the door for your bingo...
Free harp and cello concert on October 3
The Centre Area Concert Association is excited to present Sarah Grudem (on the harp) and Eric Graff (cello) on Sunday, October 3 at 2 p.m. at the Olson Auditorium, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa high school...
B-B-E zip codes post a 32 (VIDEO)
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa zip code areas of rural and town-dwelling residents saw a new COVID-19 case number of 32 added to the database in the latest reporting period. This was released today in th...
Jaguar Open golf fundraiser a huge success (VIDEO)
The fifth annual Jaguar Open golf tournament was a huge success last Friday, August 27 at Prairie View Community Golf Course in Brooten. The tournament raised over $14,000 in support of...
Jaguar volleyball overcomes Osakis in season opener (VIDEO)
The 10th-ranked Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaguars volleyball team successfully opened the 2021 season with a 3-1 win at Osakis on Tuesday, August 31. Early in game two, senior libero Emily Kern earned...
(VIDEO) Belgrade August Fest pie eating contest
Below is a video recorded at the Belgrade August Fest pie eating contest, which was held outside the Belgrade Bakery on Saturday, August 14, 2021....
(VIDEO) Town Hall meeting in Sauk Centre
A town hall meeting was held on Friday, August 20 at the Next Door Bar and Grill in downtown Sauk Centre. Local legislators Paul Anderson of Starbuck and Torrey Westrom of Elbow Lake were on hand to provide updates from the 2021 legislative session...
B-B-E zip code areas post a 26 (VIDEO)
The Belgrade zip code has posted the number "22" for the latest weekly reporting period from the Department of Health COVID-19 case count increase. The new number of confirmed, new COVID-19 cases in...
(HD VIDEO) Belgrade August Fest grand parade
Below is a high definition video recorded at the Belgrade August Fest grand parade on Saturday, August 14. The video was mostly recorded along Bell Street west of the high school. Additional coverage...
OPINION: GET OFF THE COUCH!
The message of this web opinion article: put down your phone and get off the couch! If you do want to spend time sitting down, spend it by watching this video that raises the notion that a wider waist can lead to a less effective COVID-19...
(VIDEO) Mother reveals aftermath of vaccine trial participation
This is a video clip from a round table on COVID-19 adverse reactions. In this specific case, it was regarding the aftermath of a 12-year old girl participating in the vaccine trials. The round table took place in Wisconsin on June 28, 2021, and was...
B-B-E zip codes post the number 12 in past week
The long wait for when the latest COVID-19 surge will arrive locally is over. After posting just four new COVID-19 cases between the period of June 17 and August 11 this summer, the rural and city...
Local legislative town halls coming on August 20 in local tri-county area
Senator Torrey Westrom, Representatives Jeff Backer, and Paul Anderson welcome voters to eight upcoming town hall meetings - one in each county of District 12 on August 19 and 20. The legislators wi...
Belgrade August Fest quilt show (VIDEO)
Below is video from the Belgrade August Fest quilt show on Saturday, August 14 at the municipal hall. The quilt show had over 300 visitors throughout the day....
Item missing in Brooten
Posted on Friday afternoon, August 20. An item has been missing in Brooten for a local gentleman since Wednesday of this week. Here's the description: a red oval ruby-colored stone, not an actual...
