Sorted by date Results 1 - 6 of 6
This week, families across our state are gathering to spend quality time together, give thanks, and, of course, eat some delicious Minnesota-raised turkey. We all know we live in divided times. But this Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the fact that what unites us as Minnesotans is far greater than what divides us: • We respect the dignity of work and the simple idea that our family members, friends, and neighbors should be able to afford a house or apartment, health care, and for our seniors, a...
On Friday and Saturday, November 22-23, junior high youth from Norway Lake Parish, Big Grove/Crow River/Grace Parish and Trinity/West Lake Johanna Parish attended the Lutheran youth gathering hosted by the Southwestern Minnesota ELCA Synod (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America). The event, which drew hundreds of children from across southwest Minnesota, was hosted at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Willmar. The theme of the overnight gathering was "We are forever unbroken" and messaging...
The Belgrade city council met in regular session on November 18. Highlights included approval of a Sunday liquor license application by The Spot For Drinks and Dining plus acceptance of retirement letters by Belgrade fire fighters Carol Kinzel and Chuck Ampe. The council reviewed and approved the Belgrade Nursing Home Management agreement, which they do every other year. Belgrade Fire Chief Jeremy Glieden has submitted a FEMA grant application for a LUCAS C.P.R. device, which can cost well over...
Kamala Harris is back from her Hawaiian vacation! She needed it. It was hard work to blow through over $1.4 billion on a presidential campaign that will go down in history as the worst campaign for Commander-in-Chief in America to date. In the attached video, you can get a glimpse of her "apology" message provided to her donors. (Note: it is as bizarre and cringe as the actual video she produced this week.)...
Small Business Saturday will be celebrated at the Belgrade Hardware Store on Saturday, November 30. Their open hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, and on this Saturday, they will be serving coffee and treats. Belgrade Hardware's weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Their Christmas season sales have begun, and they run through December 31 while supplies last. In this web article, you can tap or click your way through a short slideshow of photos taken on Friday, November 29 at the Belgrade...
On Sunday, December 1, the public is invited to the Advent Worship service at the old log church at 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association (NLLHA), which built the log church and an adjacent museum to remember and honor the Norwegian pioneers who settled the Norway Lake community in the latter part of the 19th century. Construction of the log church and museum complex began in 1997-1998. The log church replica was dedicated in August 1999. The attached...
