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Marlin Henjum, local historian and retired school teacher, passed away on Tuesday, June 24 in Willmar. In 2021, Henjum released his book Wheat King that chronicled the life of Hans Henjum as he immigrated from Norway to America in the 19th century at age 18. Hans Henjum was a great-grandfather of Marlin Henjum. In the attached video, Henjum is shown speaking about his long-time friend and neighbor, Myron Hauge, during the Norway Lake Log Church celebration on August 21, 2022. Marlin Henjum's...
At the Ranch Rodeo held at Smilin'D Arena in Colfax Township on Friday, June 27, a birthday was celebrated for David Henke during the evening. In the attached video, guests at the arena were treated to a Happy Birthday song as part of the fun and excitement. Multiple competitions took place that night, including steer sorting and steer penning. A youth steer riding competition kicked off the events. The next big event is on Friday, July 18 when Smilin'D hosts the Outlaw Xtreme Challenge. The...
The Terrace Mill Foundation hosted a two-day grand reopening celebration on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. Activities at the Terrace Mill included live music, food, cake, a car show and yoga by the Chippewa River. On Saturday, a special dedication took place in honor of the late Robert Greenfield, long-time TMF supporter who passed away in 2024. The attached video features music peformed by Stan and Friends, who played on the Terrace Mill outdoor stage following the Sunburg Community Music...
All are welcome! The Parishes on the Prairie Catholic ACC of Sauk Centre, Belgrade, Brooten, Elrosa and West Union invite everyone to their annual summer Church Social on Sunday, June 29 on the grounds of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. The day begins with an outdoor Mass starting at 10:30 a.m. The church social activities, which feature a free lunch meal, will run from noon to 5 p.m. The church social events are held in an all-inclusive, non-denominational fashion! See you...
The Terrace Mill Foundation hosted a two-day grand reopening celebration with live music and other activities on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. In the attached video, live music is played by Stan and Friends on the outdoor stage of the Terrace Mill during the Terrace Mill Foundation's grand reopening weekend....
The Parishes on the Prairie Catholic ACC of Sauk Centre, Belgrade, Brooten, Elrosa and West Union invite everyone to their annual summer Church Social on Sunday, June 29 on the grounds of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. The day begins with an outdoor Mass (weather-permitting) starting at 10:30 a.m. The church social activities, which feature a free lunch meal, will run from noon to 5 p.m. The church social events are held in an all-inclusive, non-denominational fashion! See you...
Press release on June 12 from Central Square and Civic Center in Glenwood. Join us this week for this year's first Music on the Lawn at the historic Terrace Mill-a scenic summer evening filled with music, community, and creativity. Enjoy live performances by Texas Americana duo, The Flyin' A's, joined by Minnesota's own Charlie Roth. To be held on Friday, June 13 at the Terrace Mill from 5 to 8 p.m. Come early for a Q and A with the performers, and stay for great food from Colby's World...
A video was added to this web article from 2017; you can view that by clicking through the attached media. The historic Terrace Mill in Chippewa Falls Township will be celebrating a grand reopening on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, at the Terrace Mill grounds. Having been closed due to the covid-19 pandemic and reorganizing efforts, the new board of directors is excited to announce a new season of events and the mill being open for visitors! The event is free to the public, with donations...
Grove Lake area veterans and family members held a Memorial weekend program on Sunday, May 25. The event began with a short ceremony at the Grove Lake Chapel, which is located along Pope County Road 39 south of the town. The veteran-led group marched across the road over to Grove Lake Township cemetery. From there, the group moved over to the Grove Lake Township park, where a short program was held featuring Scripture reading, music and a 21-gun salute by members of the Glenwood V.F.W. and...
On Sunday, May 18 in Sunburg, musicians with the Sunburg Community Players performed numerous songs at two separate outdoor conferences. These music performances were part of a long list of family-friendly activities for all ages at the Sunburg Syttende Mai celebration. In the attached 8-minute long video, these musicians can be seen performing next to the former Sunburg Cafe. Earlier in the day, they performed at the park shelter next to Willie Reigstad Baseball field. The Norwegian...
The Sunburg Syttende Mai grand parade lasted around a half hour and included a wide array of local businesses and service groups. The Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Marching Band also performed throughout the parade. The attached video features the full parade as it passed by the Lake Region State Bank intersection with Highway 7. Additional Syttende Mai coverage from Sunburg was published in the May 22 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. Another round of coverage will appear in the May 29...
The community of Grove Lake hosted a Memorial program that featured local veterans and a short prayer service on the shores of Grove Lake at the township park. Children participated by placing wreaths and flowers at gravesites at the two cemeteries adjacent to County Road 39 south of town. Veterans with a VFW Flag detail marched into the township cemetery before regrouping at the township park for the service. The attached video features the march of the veterans across County Road 39 into...
The always popular, always enjoyable, family-friendly Syttende Mai celebration is coming once again to Sunburg on Sunday, May 18. The annual Norwegian Independence Day celebration brings a full slate of activities to the northwestern Kandiyohi County town starting with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and concluding with a quilt raffle drawing at 6 p.m. The Grand Parade, which starts at 3:30 p.m., will feature Marilyn Young as the Grand Marshal. Syttende Mai is also known as the Norwegian...
At Smilin' D Arena in Colfax Township, a Toby Keith Tribute Ranch Rodeo was held on Friday, May 16. It was also Law Enforcement Appreciation night. The Ranch Rodeo featured numerous competitions including cattle sorting and penning. In the attached video, one of the cattle sorting competitions is shown. The Smilin' D Arena is a family-friendly rural events center built around a passion for the ranching lifestyle. Their website is https://smilindarena.com. Additional Smilin' D coverage is...
The music players performed in the Sunburg park shelter and also in the parking lot by the former Sunburg Cafe on Sunday, May 18....
The Grove Lake community invites everyone to their Memorial Parade on Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at the Grove Lake Chapel located on County Road 39 south of Grove Lake. All will proceed to the park shelter by the lakeshore for a short program. A dessert stand at the park shelter will be available (free will offering). Also! A new Grove Lake Veterans booklet will be available starting on May 25 with a cost of just $5. In the attached video, members of the Glenwood V.F.W. are led by Gordy Wagner as...
On Saturday, May 3, gun safety training was held for 38 youth from surrounding schools, including Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa and New London-Spicer. The five-hour event was hosted by members of the Padua Conservation Club in Colfax Township at the Belgrade Sportsmen's shooting range. Additional coverage is forthcoming in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. In the attached video, Dave Clark is shown speaking to youth about the different types of guns used for hunting purposes....
The annual Syttende Mai celebration is coming to the town of Sunburg in the northwest corner of Kandiyohi County on Sunday, May 18. This event features a full day of family-friendly activities for all ages. In the attached video, Sunburg Fire department member Milton Tollefson is shown reading out the winners of the Sunburg Trolls Car Club raffle winners on May 19, 2024. This was one of the final activities of the day. The Sunburg Trolls Car Club hosts their annual classic car and truck show...
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) today launched a Week of Action in Minnesota and across the country to tell Congress it must take quick and decisive legislative action to pass a comprehensive farm bill that supports family farmers, ranchers and consumers. “Minnesota’s family farmers are accustomed to managing uncertainty, it’s an inherit part of farming. However, for nearly 100 years, they’ve had the certainty that comes from having a federal Farm Bill in place,” said MFU President Gary Wertish....
National Farmers Union (NFU) today sent a letter to the U.S. House and Senate, urging lawmakers to support the Trade Review Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would reassert Congressional authority to review and approve any new tariffs imposed by the administration. "We need congressional oversight of tariffs and trade policy to ensure measures are thoughtful and positively impact the agriculture economy. Family farmers and ranchers are facing historic levels of uncertainty, and the...
A fun night of ranching action was held on Friday, April 18 at Smilin' D Arena in Colfax Township. Dubbed the Toby Keith Tribute Ranch Rodeo, the Smilin' D Arena family hosted a showcase of "true Western skill and teamwork" with both youth and adult participants. The arena floor's corral featured a series of traditional ranch racing challenges that tested both riders and their horses. Events included trailer loading, team sorting, team penning and team doctoring. The attached video features one...
During the Toby Keith Tribute Ranch Rode held at Smilin' D Arena in Colfax Township on April 18, a few sessions were held featuring old-fashioned tug-of-war competitions. The attached video features youth gathered on the arena floor taking on a handful of the adult volunteers. Additional coverage of Smilin' D Arena is featured frequently in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. To see upcoming events at Smilin' D Arena, click over to their website: https://smilindarena.com/even...
A full house was on hand on Saturday, March 29 for the Lucky Buck Rodeo at Smilin' D Arena in Colfax Township. The attached video features one of the final bull riding attempts of the evening. Smilin' D Arena is a remarkable location with an inviting, friendly atmosphere which makes you want to return to again and again. They have a great selection of food and drink options. All very family friendly! To see their upcoming events, click over to their website at https://smilindarena.com/events....
The Smilin' D Arena hosted back-to-back Thrills and Spills night with dirt bike racing as the feature event on Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21. Over a dozen competitors were on hand for the first night of racing on Thursday. The attached video features rider introductions that same night. To view the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper SmugMug photo gallery from this event, click on this short link: https://shorturl.at/qnVtZ. To see the full list of upcoming events at Smilin' D Arena, click...
On Saturday, March 8, 12 draft horse teams competed in a “Here Comes the Boom" draft horse pull competition at Smilin' D Arena in Colfax Township. One of the final pulls of the night is featured in the attached video....
