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On the heels of what was the Backyard Burger's best day ever (under current ownership) about 3 weeks ago, the day of Sunday, June 21 broke the food and ice cream volume record once again as customers flocked to the popular local eating establishment. That evening, just before 6 p.m., a line of 28 recent-model Chevrolet Corvettes pulled in to enjoy Backyard's offerings. Owner and proprietor Matt Grundseth reported that their supplies would be "tough" on Tuesday this week before being replenished...
The 8th annual Curd Fest celebration is coming at Redhead Creamery in North Fork Township on Saturday, June 20. From the Redhead Creamery website: "Join us Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our 8th annual Curd Fest! Wander the festival, check out the vendors, sip something cold or hit the dance floor. Each ticket includes access to live music, food and drink vendors, and educational vendors. Click over to the Redhead Creamery website to learn more: https://redheadcreamery.com....
The 8th annual Curd Fest celebration is coming at Redhead Creamery in North Fork Township on Saturday, June 20. From the Redhead Creamery website: "Join us Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our 8th annual Curd Fest! Wander the festival, check out the vendors, sip something cold or hit the dance floor. Each ticket includes access to live music, food and drink vendors, and educational vendors. Presale available through Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Tickets at the gate are $20."...
Ben Honebrink and his friendly staff at Brink's Beer Joint in scenic Swift Falls invite everyone to their Classic Cruise-In nights throughout this summer. The dates to circle on your calendar are all Wednesdays (5 to 8 p.m.) as follows: June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12 and August 26. Brink's Beer Joint gives a special invitation to all classic car and motorcycle owners to come to town these nights and enjoy some good times with cold beer, good food and great people. Staff will be...
Lincoln's Seafood and Steaks is proud to present their first Comedy Night of the year on Saturday, June 13 in their spacious, scenic theater. The show, which starts at 7:30 p.m., includes performances by Dan Bublitz, Jr. and Lee Bruns. Lincoln's suggests calling to reserve tickets and help select your preferred seating: 320-346-2323. Tickets are $30, and dinner will be served from the menu from 5 to 6:30 p.m. From their Facebook page: "Ready for a night out? We're bringing live comedy to...
At the former Saucedos Restaurant location, Mexico Querido has been open on main street in Belgrade since the past December. Their business phone number is 320-633-0002. Their hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. They are open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mexico Querido has a wide array of lunch specials (16 options) that are offered Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They have a long list of appetizers, side orders plus a vegetarian menu. Their kids' menu...
A business open house at Earthy Elements, LLC, is being held on Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the business's new location on main street in Belgrade. The Earthy Elements open house features flower, plant and prize giveaways. Easter lilies and bulb garden plants. FREE coffee samples. To-go bracelet make and take packes for $15 also available. You're invited to stop by and see the new space in the Booster's building....
After getting her start last summer at The Shed in Brooten while sharing space with local business owners Jana Zenner and Angie Henke (Meraki Salon), Earthy Elements owner Ashley Zimmerle is now in the midst of a major move of the business to Belgrade. Founded in 2022, Earthy Elements is this area's local flower, plant, gift and rock shop. Last summer, Zimmerle held an open house at her previous location in Brooten during Bonanza Valley Days. The business has grown since she moved it to...
On Thursday, February 5 at Glacial Wood Products, company founder Dick Johnson was awarded a plaque while being named to GWP's new Hall of Fame. The company's current owner, Dan Soldner, gave a speech in Johnson's honor before Johnson provided heartfelt remarks to employees gathered at lunch time. Glacial Wood Products was founded by Johnson in 1991 at his home in Starbuck. A few years later, Johnson moved the company to the Brooten Industrial Park. Today, GWP employs close to 30 full and...
The Belgrade Hardware Store, Rustic Flower Farm of Burbank Township and Earthy Elements, LLC of Brooten are two go-to places for your Valentine's Day needs. Earthy Elements, located at 950 State Highway 55 (the black shed), has a great selection of flower arrangements and bouquets, chocolates and candy buckets, stuffed animals and gifts for both men and women. Also, a limited supply of Earthy Elements flowers are available for purchase at Belgrade Hardware. Belgrade Hardware hours are 8 a.m. to...
Lincoln's Seafood and Steakhouse in Brooten is thrilled to announce our Valentine's Dinner for Two. Join us for a magical evening of romance at Lincoln's Seafood and Steak in Brooten, featuring an exceptional premium surf and turf experience. This occurs on Saturday, February 14 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.. Our exclusive couple’s special for $120 includes: tender filet mignon crowned with succulent lobster in velvety white sauce, twin lobster tails with hot drawn butter, crisp asparagus in silky h...
Saturday, December 27 was the big day for Lincoln's Seafood Restaurant, which hosted live music at the Main Theater dining room with the Tanner Stark Band. Doors and the kitchen opened at 4:30 p.m., and the live music kicked off at 7:30 p.m. with an open dance floor. A full steak and seafood menu plus craft cocktails was served. The attached video features the Tanner Stark Band performing that night. The Main Theater screen was used during the concert to display horse-themed videos. Currently,...
Saturday, December 27 is the big day in Brooten! Lincoln's Bar and Restaurant is excited to have live music at the Main Theater dining room with the Tanner Stark Band. Doors and the kitchen open at 4:30 p.m., and the live music kicks off at 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open! Restaurant and bar open all night. Just a $10 cover charge unless you're dining in. A full steak and seafood menu plus craft cocktails will be served. Walk-ins are welcome. For groups of 6 or more, Lincoln's staff...
On Friday, December 19, customers of the community banks of Bonanza Valley State Bank of Brooten and Kensington Bank of Belgrade are invited to Christmas-season appreciation events. At BVSB in Brooten that day, bank customers are invited to the lobby between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to receive free gifts and enjoy numerous treats. Treats made by the Brooten American Legion Auxiliary will be part of what's offered plus meat and cheese trays and coffee and milk. At Kensington Bank that day, they will...
On Saturday, December 6, Jane Fauskee hosted a Christmas sale with her Hopeful Hills Ranch products. Fauskee has a big Christmas Sale and open house this weekend (December 13-14) at her ranch. Her business website is: https://www.hopefulhillsranchalpacas.com/farm-and-herd. Attached is a video from the Hopeful Hills Ranch Christmas sale hosted in Brooten on Saturday, December 6 at the Fauskee Oil headquarters as well as a video from an open house 5 years ago at Hopeful Hills R...
At the former Saucedos Restaurant location, Mexico Querido is now open on main street in Belgrade. Their business phone number is 320-633-0002. Their hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. They are open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mexico Querido has a wide array of lunch specials (16 options) that are offered Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They have a long list of appetizers, side orders plus a vegetarian menu. Their kids' menu (ages 10 and under) has 10...
The Belgrade Hardware Store on Main Street Belgrade invites you to shop on Small Business Saturday, which is on November 29. They are open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 337 Washburn Avenue. During weekdays, they are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Their store phone number is 320-254-8285. In the attached video, you can get a look inside the store. In recent days, the Belgrade Hardware Store mailed out Christmas season fliers to all local households and businesses. The sale prices...
The Belgrade city council approved a new liquor license (On-Sale and Sunday Liquor) for Mexico Querido to open at the former Saucedos location on Main Street Belgrade. Owner Jose Montanez of Alexandria will be renting the space, and a timeline of when it will open has yet to be announced. The liquor license was approved through November 3, 2026....
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is proud to announce that Randy Olson, editor and publisher of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper in the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa community, has been named the 2025 Agriculture Communicator of the Year. As the recipient of this award, Olson will be honored on Friday, November 21 during MFBF’s Annual Meeting in Minnetonka. Olson has built a 22-year long career as a photographer, journalist and storyteller in rural Minnesota. Growing up on his f...
Additional steel beams have been going up across the past two weeks to create what is essentially the full, outer shell for the Belgrade Steel Tank's new construction. The attached video features views of beams going up on October 27....
As pictured on Monday, October 27, the new construction at Belgrade Steel Tank now has the beginning of its roof structure in place. The new Nucor pre-engineered manufacturing facility and office space features triple manufacturing lanes to enhance their production capacity and streamline their capabilities. Employment will gradually increase over time above their current figure of around 50 employees. The attached video was recorded at the construction site on Friday, October 17. This video...
For the Noon kickoff on Sunday, October 19, the Minnesota Vikings game will be played on the televisions at The Spot in downtown Belgrade. They are hosting a pot luck dinner, and everyone is welcome! The doors open at 11 a.m....
An open house at the barn will be held on Monday, September 15 at Equine Inspired Soul, a rural Belgrade business focusing on healing with horses, "Compassion, Healing, Empowerment" and owned and operated by Tanya and Adam Dingmann. The event begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony is at 4 p.m., and this is followed by a presentation of their mission and offerings at 4:15. A special Meet the Horses and Tour of the grounds is at 4:45, and a horse demo is at 5 p.m. Dingmann gives a special note...
Lincoln's Bar and Restaurant will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 7, 8 and 9) this weekend from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the bar and grill open in the front bar. The front bar features a full menu of food in addition to premium spirits, craft cocktails and fine wines. The back dining room will open as they add more staff. The local phone number for the restaurant is 320-346-2323. Also, Lincoln's is still looking to hire additional staff with positions of a prep cook, servers and...
Lincoln's Bar and Restaurant will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 7, 8 and 9) this weekend from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the bar and grill open in the front bar. The front bar features a full menu of food in addition to premium spirits, craft cocktails and fine wines. The back dining room will open as they add more staff. The local phone number for the restaurant is 320-346-2323. Also, Lincoln's is still looking to hire additional staff with positions of a prep cook, servers and...
