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For those who are unable to make it to church service each week, the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper utilizes the full extent of its resources to attend local church services. This allows for the sharing of the Gospel with the greater public. The attached video is from West Lake Johanna Lutheran church in Gilchrist Township on Sunday, March 29. That morning, Pastor Kathy Terpstra provided a children's sermon and regular sermon. The parish of Trinity and West Lake Johanna is currently seeking a...

Pastor Art Wiese led Maundy Thursday worship at Big Grove Lutheran church in North Fork Township on April 2. The attached video features a large portion of the worship service that evening, including the reading of the Holy Gospel plus Pastor Wiese's sermon. Pastor Wiese gave a fine sermon featuring his thoughts on community and the advantages that come with living in rural communities. His sermon begins at about the 6-minute mark in the attached video....

Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2026! BVD 2026: four nights/days of activities! July 9-12 The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming next on July 9, 10, 11 and 12 in 2026! Spread the word and mark your calendars! The 2026 BVD grand parade starts at 1:30 p.m. in Brooten on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Belgrade August Fest 2026! Mark your calendars for the big weekend in Belgrade! August 13-16 The annual Belgrade August Fest is coming on August 13-16 (Thursday to Sunday) in the summer...

On Monday, March 30, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), following through on warnings of legal action against the state for continuing to allow transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports in alleged violation of Title IX. The DOJ stated that MDE and MSHSL have engaged "in sex-based discrimination by requiring girls to compete against boys in athletic competitions designated exclusively for...