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  • Brooten Easter Egg hunt is April 3

    Randy Olson|Mar 11, 2021

    The community of Brooten invites area children to the city park for an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 3. The event is made possible by the generous support of the Brooten Fire Relief Association and many volunteers in town who are excited to make it a fun event for everyone. The Easter Egg hunt will have different locations for different ages of kids. This will start at 1 p.m. sharp at the Brooten city park. Also, a bicycle drawing will take place - for ages 1 to 5 and ages 6 to 10 (one boy...

  • (VIDEO) Midweek Lenten worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish

    Randy Olson|Mar 4, 2021

    Below is the video player for the Mid-week Lenten worship service at Norway Lake Lutheran parish of rural New London, MN. "THINK SPRING!"...

  • (HD VIDEO) Worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish on March 7

    Randy Olson|Mar 4, 2021

    Below is video for worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish in rural New London, MN for Sunday, March 7, 2021. An announcement from the Norway Lake Parish's pandemic planning team is below: The parish pandemic team continues to recommend caution as we prepare to open our worship spaces again. Their recommendation is that in-person worship begin on Sunday, March 7, with one parish worship service at East Norway Lake Lutheran at 9:30 a.m. For March, worship will alternate weekly between East Norway...

  • (OPINION) FDA issues statement on Ivermectin with no data to back it up

    Randy Olson|Mar 4, 2021

    In one of the most bizarre situations imaginable, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a negative statement on Ivermectin without offering any data to back it up. To date (March 8, 2021) a total of 47 studies around the world have taken place on the use of the anti-parasite drug Ivermectin against COVID-19. Numerous studies have shown recognizable and valuable efficacy (effectiveness) of Ivermectin against COVID-19. It pains me to have to say that "you should not overdose" on...

  • (HD VIDEO) Midweek Lent service at Norway Lake Parish on February 24

    Randy Olson|Feb 25, 2021

    Below is midweek Lenten season worship for friends, members and visitors of Norway Lake Lutheran parish of rural New London, MN for Wednesday, February 24, 2021. "Think Spring!"...

  • Historical wall project making progress, yet more to do!

    Randy Olson|Feb 25, 2021

    The historical wall project at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa is making progress, but more images are sought as the design phase approaches in March. Photos with historical value are sought from the public at B-B-E, and this can mean many things and take form in different ways. These images will be put together in large mural-type displays at the new entrance areas of the high school and elementary buildings. One example: at the Belgrade museum, two school bells are on display from a former country...

  • K of C Fish fry is Friday in Brooten! February 26!

    Randy Olson|Feb 25, 2021

    Come out this week Friday! (February 26) Father Vincent Santo Council No. 13284 Knights of Columbus, serving the communities of Belgrade, Brooten and Elrosa, will hold the first of three Lent season fish fry fundraisers on Friday, February 26 at the KaDe Shack in Brooten. All are invited! Also, if you do not wish to eat on site, take outs are available. They will serve from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on that night (Friday, February 26) as well as Friday, March 12 and Friday, March 26. The cash raffle will...

  • Brooten, Elrosa continue with no new COVID-19 cases

    Randy Olson|Feb 25, 2021

    *Note: this web article was updated on March 1. New COVID-19 cases have seen another sharp decline in the latest weekly report released by the Minnesota Department of Health on February 25. For the rural and city citizens of Brooten, no new COVID-19 cases were reported for a second consecutive week out of a population of 1,466 people. A string of nine straight weeks with no new COVID-19 cases is now reality for the city of Elrosa (population 197). For the city and rural population of Belgrade...

  • (HD VIDEO) Worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish on February 28

    Randy Olson|Feb 25, 2021

    Below is video for worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish on Sunday, February 28 in rural New London, MN....

  • (HD VIDEO) Ash Wednesday worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish

    Randy Olson|Feb 18, 2021

    Below is the video for worship services on Ash Wednesday at Norway Lake Lutheran parish of rural New London, MN. As Pastor Wayne says at the beginning of worship, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day journey for the Easter season. The special day is a day of fasting and repentance for Christians, where we acknowledge that upon death, our bodies return to the earth. The sign of the cross marked on our foreheads marks the same sign of the cross marked at the time of our baptism into...

  • COVID-19 curve remains flat in the Bonanza Valley

    Randy Olson|Feb 18, 2021

    The Bonanza Valley area and the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa local area continues to see little, if any, COVID-19 activity in the heart of the winter and traditional influenza season. For the local zip code areas of Belgrade, Brooten and Elrosa, the weekly Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 report showed just four new cases reported for the period of February 11 to February 17: Belgrade (4), Brooten (0) and Elrosa (0). The village proper of Elrosa has now gone at least eight weeks with no COVID cases. Cumulatively since January of 2020, the MDH...

  • Sticker shock: IRS slaps Brooten Commercial Club with additional $6,000 of interest and penalties

    Randy Olson|Feb 18, 2021

    The walls will continue closing in for whoever the government deems responsible for the massive tax and penalties bill owed by the Brooten Commercial Club to the federal government. The Internal Revenue Service last week added over $6,000 in additional penalties and interest charges to the delinquent tax bill owed by the BCC to the federal government. Former BCC gambling manager Michelle Halls, a tax preparer in downtown Brooten, failed to file paperwork or make payments on four quarters of federal tax liabilities owed for the calendar year of...

  • (HD VIDEO) Worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish on February 21

    Randy Olson|Feb 18, 2021

    Below is video for worship service at Norway Lake Lutheran parish in rural New London for Sunday, February 21, 2021....

  • Fish Fry season is coming!

    Randy Olson|Feb 18, 2021

    Mark your calendars! The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Knights of Columbus chapter will hold the first of three Lent season fish fry fundraisers on Friday, February 26 at the KaDe Shack in Brooten. All are invited! Also, if you do not wish to eat on site, take outs are available. They will serve from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on that night as well as Friday, March 12 and Friday, March 26. The cash raffle will be held on March 26 following the fish fry. And for a fun flash back, here's the Bonanza Valley Voice...

  • (OPINION) Experts weigh in on how the pandemic will end

    Randy Olson|Feb 11, 2021

    Featured is a video of Dr. Pamela Popper speaking about how some experts have said the COVID-19 pandemic will end. See below....

  • (VIDEO) Mid-winter work continues on school projects

    Randy Olson|Feb 11, 2021

    While the recent bitter cold weather has slowed or even temporarily paused work at both buildings, the remodel and construction projects at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa schools soldiers on in early February. Below is a video of 1995 B-B-E graduate Joe Radermacher with Breitbach Construction lifting steel beams off of a trailer on Tuesday, February 9. The load-bearing steel will be used in the addition to the south wing of the elementary. Work at the high school is making great progress with the...

  • Very special archive video: Josey Tensen's Sno-Daze pep fest speech

    Randy Olson|Feb 11, 2021

    Below is video of an incredibly heartfelt speech given by then-senior Josey Tensen with his fellow team tri-captains Kaleb Voss and Colby Schramel on Friday, February 20, 2015 at B-B-E high school. After thanking all the dedicated and loyal wrestling fans who supported them throughout a 12-win regular season where they finished second in the Central Minnesota Conference under first-year head coach Jack Mueller, Tensen encouraged everyone to come to Kimball the next day to watch the Jaguars...

  • (HD VIDEO) Worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish on February 14

    Randy Olson|Feb 11, 2021

    Below is the video for worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish of rural New London, MN on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Happy Valentine's Day! Stay warm!...

  • (OPINION) Mainstream media peddling fear

    Randy Olson|Feb 4, 2021

    Here's a video asking people to re-think this idea of a new strain of the coronavirus being more deadly. This message is intended to provoke thought and extended critical thinking. It is not meant to suggest that COVID-19 is not a threat....

  • Wanted: historical school photos from across the B-B-E district

    Randy Olson|Feb 4, 2021

    Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa schools is asking the public for photographs from the full history of local public education in the district, dating back to the turn of the 20th century. The request is part of a robust project that will add historical-themed graphics at both school buildings. The idea in play is to add historical graphics based mostly on photographs at the new cafeteria area on the north side of the elementary school and in the current cafeteria area of the high school. Presently, the...

  • (HD VIDEO) From the archives: FFA milk drinking contest

    Randy Olson|Feb 4, 2021

    Featured below is a video from the National FFA Week in 2016. This video was taken at lunch time on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa high school cafeteria. Then-senior Colby Schramel and science teacher Carl Williams are shown hogging down on delicious, nutritious cups of milk! To view the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper photo gallery, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3rn0AJe....

  • (VIDEO) Worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish on February 7

    Randy Olson|Feb 4, 2021

    Below is video for worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish on Sunday, February 7, 2021. We hope you split some extra wood for the fireplace! (Metaphorically speaking!) It's gonna be a cold week ahead of us hardy Minnesotans!...

  • Valentine's Dinners at Padua Pub!

    Randy Olson|Feb 4, 2021

    The Padua Pub is excited to announce their Valentine's Specials that will run four nights on Valentine's weekend. You and your sweetheart can choose the day and meal! Thursday through Sunday, February 11 to February 14. Here's the lineup: Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. = Chicken and Ribs, potato, soup and salad bar; Friday 5 to 8 p.m. = Fish and Chicken Buffet, potato, soup and salad bar; Saturday 5 to 8 p.m. = Your choice!! Pick from Prime Rib OR Steak (6 oz.) and Shrimp OR Chicken Fillet, plus potato,...

  • (VIDEO) Boys' basketball border battle

    Randy Olson|Jan 28, 2021

    Below is video from late in the second half of the Central Minnesota Conference border battle between Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa and Paynesville Area. The two rivals met on Tuesday, January 26 at the B-B-E elementary school. After holding a 31-29 lead at halftime, the Jaguars pulled away from the Bulldogs to win their fourth straight. The Jaguars host Kimball Area (4-0, 3-0) on Friday, January 29 in a battle for first place in the CMC. You can catch more information and near-daily updates for...

  • B-B-E's new COVID-19 number is five (January 28)

    Randy Olson|Jan 28, 2021

    In a report released on January 28 by the Minnesota Department of Health, the new local number of COVID-19 cases reported for the last week is five for the zip code areas of Belgrade (56312), Brooten (56316) and Elrosa (56325). This represents five new cases in a population of 4,285 in the last seven days. The five were all in the Belgrade zip code, which has a population of 2,622. Last week, Brooten's zip code area had four new cases, and Belgrade's zip code area had two new cases. Elrosa continued a long string of weeks at zero new cases...

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