Bonanza Valley Days is coming! Parade registration

Randy Olson

The Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - July 9, 10, 11 and 12. The BVD grand parade is at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. The parade is staged along the north and northwest side of town beginning at the north end of Main Street. Parade units are then staged down Railway Avenue towards the west and then back south on School Street to the elementary school and parking lot. To register, please e-mail Eric and Deanna Johnson by using this...

Brooten Farmers Market seeking vendors!

Randy Olson

Organizers of the Brooten Farmers Market are seeking vendors of all sorts for wholesome and family-friendly homemade products and garden-related goods to be sold on Thursdays throughout the season. This summer, the Brooten Farmers Market is set to begin on Thursday, July 9 as part of the kick-off day of Bonanza Valley Days. The designated time is 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday into September. Items sold weekly will include vegetables, baked goods and Cards By Val just to name a few. Hand-made...

  • B-B-E Class of 2026 graduation Senior Address (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson

    The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Class of 2026 held graduation exercises on Friday, May 22 at the high school gymnasium. The Senior Address was provided by Isaac Johnson, a member of the Class of 2026. A summary of his speech was published in the May 28 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. It is included in the attached...

  • B-B-E choir performs at graduation (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson

    The 37th graduating class of Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa high school with 45 graduates held their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 22 at the high school gymnasium. Earlier in the week, the strong possibility of rain and cold temperatures brought a change from outdoor graduation to the gym. The decision proved wise, as rain fell off and on all day on Friday. Under the direction of Kathryn Freeman, 20 members of the high school (grades 9-12) choir performed The Climb, arranged by Mark Brymer....

  • COMEDY night at Lincoln's Seafood and Steaks!

    Randy Olson

    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...

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