Articles from the June 2, 2016 edition


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  • Memorial Day program in Brooten

    Randy Olson|Jun 2, 2016

    The Brooten American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Memorial Day program on May 30 at Memorial Park. Joining the public and participating in the program were members of the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa senior high band. The guest speaker was Pastor Ron Knutson. More photos appeared on the back page of the June 2 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper....

  • Down to the wire

    Randy Olson|Jun 2, 2016

    For the second year in a row, the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa girls' golf team fell just short of a trip to the Class 1A state golf meet. At Benson for the Section 5A state-qualifying finals on June 1, the Jaguars went toe-to-toe with Minneota for top honors. It was a barn-burner over the two-day affair, and when the dust settled the Vikings held a two-stroke lead on day one and then beat the Jaguars by one stroke on day two. Final Section 5A girls' golf playoff standings: 1st) Minneota 722 2nd)...

  • Baccalaureate Service held at Big Grove Lutheran

    Randy Olson|Jun 2, 2016

    A total of 43 members out of the 47 graduating seniors of the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Class of 2016 participated in the annual ecumenical Baccalaureate service on Wednesday, May 25 at Big Grove Lutheran Church. Pastors from area churches gathered with the seniors to honor their faith and wish them well as they were about to graduate from high school just two nights later. Members of the B-B-E Faculty Singers provided special music along with Alyssa Dalen, one of the graduating seniors. More...

  • TeBrake family benefit is June 12

    Randy Olson|Jun 2, 2016

    Allegra TeBrake, age 16, is an 11-year survivor of brain cancer. Allegra had a new surgical procedure done in January 2016 and the family is currently facing expenses for travel to various appointments. While the LITT procedure does appear to be successful in its main intent, Allegra continues to struggle with mobility issues on the left side, as well as headaches and other issues as a result of brain trauma. Allegra, a junior at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa high school, is the daughter of Mark and...

  • Minnesota Farmers Union hosts Focus on the Future Retreat

    Jun 2, 2016

    Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) prepares to host its fourth semi-annual leadership retreat, Focus on the Future, June 12-14th in Breezy Point, MN. The leadership retreat is focused on young family farmers and the successful future of farming in rural communities of Minnesota. "Our Focus on the Future retreat has been very successful and has brought together young and new farmers with experienced and established farmers to help build connections while attending educational break-out sessions...