On Thursday, July 3, the first wave of Bonanza Valley Days T-shirts went on sale in Brooten at two locations. The public can stop and purchase T-shirts at the Bonanza Valley State Bank on Central Avenue or at The Shed (Jana Mae's, Earthy Elements and Meraki Salon) on Highway 55 East (950 Highway 55). The price is $20 each. The bank is closed on Friday this week for the 4th of July holiday. Next Thursday, July 10, the T-shirts will be for sale on Main Street in Brooten in front of the newspaper...
The Bonanza Valley Days Worship in the Park will feature an Ecumenical worship service on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. the Brooten city park led by River of Life staff and friends including Pastor Mitch Wall. We are grateful for all who participate in this event each year that officially kicks off Bonanza Valley Days in Brooten! In the attached video, you can watch the BVD Worship in the Park on July 7, 2022 with Father...
The Brooten High School class of 1966 will hold a reunion on Friday, July 11, at the Brooten American Legion building from 4 to 6 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be available. Please pass the...
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...
