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The 117th annual Kandiyohi County Fair is underway in Willmar after kicking off its four-day schedule on Wednesday, Aug. 9. The fair board invites everyone throughout west central Minnesota and beyond to come over and take in their many fun, family-friendly events now through Saturday night. You can take in the entire schedule at the Jaguar Sports Blog website by clicking on this link and then double-clicking on the fair advertisement graphic: Kandiyohi County Fair schedule a...
The Belgrade Commercial Club is excited to announce a full schedule of events for the annual Belgrade August Fest celebration coming to town on Friday and Saturday, August 11-12. The weekend is possible in large part thanks to strong financial support from the Belgrade Lions Club, a major sponsor for August Fest that pays for the kids' inflatables, prizes for the kids and the fireworks. This funding allows various school and community groups to staff the games and rides and raise funds for...
The Bonanza Valley Voice's live streaming station's Internet URL is this = http://citylinktv.com/channel/brooten-bonanza-valley-voice. At this site, visitors can find an "event calendar" link on the right-side column. The video feed is dark and not active until the event coverage begins. Our next confirmed LIVE broadcast will feature the Belgrade August Fest grand parade at 4:15 p.m. in the afternoon of Saturday, August 12, 2017. You should be able to view the video at 4:15 p.m. that day in...
Shown is video from the curtain call of Three Murders and It's Only Monday on the opening night of the recent performances held at the Little Theater in New London from August 3 to August 13. The play was directed by 1996 Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa graduate Thom Rosengren of Belgrade....
The show "Three Murders and It's Only Monday" opened with a near-capacity crowd on Thursday, August 3 for the first of seven performances at the Little Theater in New London. Director Thom Rosengren couldn't have been happier with the turnout. "Tonight was great," he said while his cast shook hands and greeted fans outside the Little Theater after the opening performance was complete. "We're very pleased with the turnout. We are excited for the remaining nights." Show dates are August 3 to...
The Pope County Agricultural Society invites everyone from across the area to take in the 131st annual Pope County Free Fair starting today (Wednesday, Aug. 2) and running through Saturday night. On Wednesday night, the feature entertainment is a Birch Coulee Arena Ranch Rodeo on Hometown Hero Day at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Day Care Day, has a special Fun at the Fair Day camp from 8 a.m. to noon. Other events include a Racing Pigeon release at 10:30 a.m., Eurobungee from noon to 9 p.m., a dairy...
For the third year in a row, the Elrosa Saints amateur baseball team has earned a spot in the Region 15C tournament. The No. 1-seeded Saints dispatched No. 4-seeded Meire Grove on Sunday afternoon (July 29) with a 5-4 win. Elrosa out-hit Meire Grove nine to five, with Matt Schmitz getting the winning RBI-single that scored Austin Imdieke from third. Schmitz went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored, and Kevin Kuefler went 2-for-4 with another run scored. Elrosa went ahead 3-0 after two...
Integrity Home Investments is hosting two open houses at a residential property in Belgrade as well as in rural Belgrade on Saturday, Aug. 12. Both will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The first is a lovingly-kept three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 536 Oswald Avenue in Belgrade with plenty of recent updates, hardwood floors and a partially-finished basement. It includes a landscaped yard with a beautiful garden, patio and large (20x16') shed. Listed at $89,900. The next is a beautiful log home...
Below is a video clip from Big Grove Lutheran church on Sunday, July 23, the day of the church's 150th anniversary celebration. The video holds the sermon given by Bishop Jon Anderson, who grew up on a rural Belgrade farm. See more coverage of the day in the July 27 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper....
The seventh annual Ladies on the Lake event on beautiful Lake Minnewaska is coming on Wednesday, August 9 in Glenwood. Sponsored by Glacial Ridge Health System, cruise time is set for 4 p.m. with departure on Lady Lakeside from Captains Bar and Grill on North Lake Shore Drive. Ladies, you deserve a cruise! Invite a friend and enjoy an afternoon at Captains and Lake Minnewaska! Take care of your whole self. Women can learn to say "yes" to themselves for a healthier and happier life. Dr. Rwanda...
Below is a long video clip from Act I of the 'Peter Pan' musical performed by the Terrace Mill Childrens' Theater. See more coverage and photos in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. Click on this link to view the photo gallery with 161 photos from opening night in Terrace: https://bonanzavalley.smugmug.com/BBEBV-Area-Fine-Arts-2017/Terrace-Mill-Peter-Pan-musical-0719/....
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Catholic churches are hosting Vacation Bible School this week in Elrosa for children ages 4-12. The week culminates with a special music program on Thursday, July 27 at 11:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Elrosa. Below is a video clip from closing music at the Tuesday session of V.B.S. A large group of color photos from Tuesday were published in the July 27 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper....
Below is a video clip from special music performed by Melissa Heieie Buckley, who sang during offering at the Big Grove Lutheran church 150th anniversary worship service. You can see much more coverage of the 150th anniversary celebration in the July 27 and August 3 issues of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper....
Here's video from the musical 'Peter Pan' in Terrace on July 19:...
Below is ultra-high definition video from part of Holy Communion and also the closing hymn of worship service on Sunday, July 23 at Big Grove Lutheran church....
Come out on Tuesday night (August 1) to Bucky's Bar in Elrosa to support the Elrosa softball program. The baked ham supper will be served from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and everyone is invited! The town of Elrosa is one of the last towns in central Minnesota to support its own adult softball league. It's important to keep it going!...
The night could not have worked out better for the opening show of 'Peter Pan' by the Terrace Mill Children's Theater group. Over 200 were in attendance to watch 35 young thespians put on a terrific showing of the musical. Check out some of the photos and video attached. Spread the word to get everyone in your neighborhood to attend the final show, tonight, Thursday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Terrace. Co-directors are Julie and Lucy Lloyd, with Lucy Lloyd also playing the role of the pirate...
Big Grove Lutheran church of rural Brooten turned 150 years old this year. It is a remarkable achievement for any church of any location, even more so for a rural "country" church. The members of Big Grove invite the public to come help celebrate their 150th anniversary of the church's founding on Sunday, July 23. This year's celebration takes place 100 years after a special three-day celebration took place on June 22-24, 1917 in honor of the church's 50th anniversary. Coffee hour is at 9 a.m.,...
The annual Stearns County Fair opens up this week on Wednesday, July 26 in Sauk Centre. Every year, the Stearns County Fair draws 25,000 to 30,000 people to the fairgrounds to enjoy all of the fun and festivities. The 2017 season will be the 116th year that the fair has been running, and they continue to hold it at the same place it started. Highlights of the Stearns County Fair include a draft horse parade, the Crescent City Amusements carnival, live music, a ranch rodeo, multiple demolotion...
Attention! Calling on anyone wishing to raise the profile and the stature of rural Minnesota and rural America as it pertains to federal government policy...your input is actively being sought by the Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) organization. MFU is currently holding “The next Farm Bill rural voices discussion” events across rural Minnesota. The next meeting in central Minnesota will be on Thursday, July 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Willmar American Legion Post 167 (220 19th Ave. S.W.). What do you think is essential to include in the...
The 47th annual Sinclair Lewis Days celebration kicked off in Sauk Centre on Wednesday night, July 12, with Wacky Water Night at Sinclair Lewis Park. Turtle races and a kids' concert were other highlights for the night. Events continue on Thursday with a pie and ice cream social at 2 p.m. at the Sauk Centre senior center. The Miss Sauk Centre Pageant is at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Here's what else is coming this weekend: Friday, July 14: Yoga in the Park with Yoga MamaZ at Sinclair...
The Elrosa Saints Little Dipper baseball team, comprised of fourth- to eighth-grade players, earned the No. 1 playoff seed for the Stearns County League playoffs. They finished in a tie for first place with Farming, 7-1 each in the league, and won the tiebreaker due to their 5-1 win over the Flames in the regular season on June 25. The Saints open the playoffs with a home quarterfinal round game against No. 8-seeded Roscoe on Sunday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. Roscoe advanced in the playoffs after an...
The Red Hen House retreat center was the site of the first annual Bonanza Valley Days Art Show, which featured works by local artist and Red Hen House owner Barbara Lent of Brooten. The art show was held over two days, Friday and Saturday, during BVD weekend. Shown is a short video clip from the show on Friday night. It showcased an array of beautiful artwork in diverse mediums, including photography, painting, fiber arts and quilts. Lent said about the show, "It was a success! Thank you to all...
The Terrace Mill Children's Theater is excited to announce that a cast of 35 youth will reprise the timeless classic 'Peter Pan' on the Terrace Mill stage this week, Wednesday and Thursday, July 19-20. Show times on both Wednesday and Thursday are at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Terrace Mill. The Terrace Mill Children's Theater, now in its 18th season, is under the direction of Julie Lloyd and Lucy Lloyd. This performance is put on by the Children's Musical Theater Workshop I in Terrace. Admission...
The 45th annual Bonanza Valley Days town celebration is underway in Brooten! The weekend kicked off with an outdoor church service on Thursday night in the city park that was led by Pastor Steve Bovendam of Brooten. A crowd of almost 40 attended worship and heard God's Word in a beautiful setting with fabulous weather - a light breeze, little humidity and a terrific sunset off to the west. If you haven't grabbed a copy of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper, you will want to do that! It is packed...
