Articles from the January 9, 2025 edition


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  • Remembering the "War to end all wars"

    Randy Olson|Jan 9, 2025

    The Pope County Museum is currently hosting the traveling WW1 exhibit – “How the Great War Hit Home in West Central Minnesota” now through February 1. Travel back in time to World War I, and learn about the role west central Minnesota played in one of the most influential, and devastating, worldwide conflicts of the 21st century. The West Central Minnesota Historical Association’s traveling exhibit on World War I is on display at the Pope County Museum through Feb. 1 during regular operating hou...

  • OBITUARY: Suzanne Sagedahl

    Randy Olson|Jan 9, 2025

    Suzanne Sagedahl, age 68 of Brooten died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at home surrounded by her family and friends under the care of hospice. A memorial service celebrating Suzanne’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brooten. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. After the service the celebration will continue at the Ka-De-Shack in Brooten. Suzanne’s wishes were for those attending the service to wear their favorite Minn...

  • Lab Leak Liars: how China and its supporters deceived the entire world (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jan 9, 2025

    For so long anyone who dared suggest COVID-19 began in a Wuhan lab was dismissed, criticized and mocked. Now the US Energy Department and FBI have conceded a lab leak most likely caused the pandemic. Sky News Digital Originals presents this report from Host Rita Panahi - in the attached video....

  • Criminal Democratic office holders betray California citizens (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jan 9, 2025

    Megyn Kelly is joined by Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch, hosts of The Fifth Column podcast, to discuss the California mismanagement and subpar leadership that led to the wildfires devastation, ways this could have been mitigated, and more. It appears that the mismanagement was rampant across local, state and federal bureaucracies that were tasked with fire mitigation. They failed miserably....

  • Smilin' D Arena hosts bull riding to help kick off 2025 (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jan 9, 2025

    The Smilin' D Arena and Events center in the heart of Colfax Township hosted a bull riding night with youth and adult divisions on Saturday, January 4. Smilin' D is a family-owned arena built for cutting, roping, ranch sorting, and western events. The attached video features a few rounds of bull riding that night. Grit, Glory and Good Times! From their website: "Nestled in the heart of Central Minnesota, Smilin’ D Arena is the ultimate destination for those who live for the thrill of the ride. Whether you’re here for the grit of cutting com...

  • L.A. Mayor's career is over (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jan 9, 2025

    Her career is done! We are witnessing the career of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass coming to an end. She is quite the piece of work! Bass is just one more example of failed Democrat leaders who failed their citizens....

  • Girls' Basketball Jaguars win 5th straight (VIDEO)

    Randy Olson|Jan 9, 2025

    The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa girls' basketball team made it 5 wins in a row when they defeated Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City 57-48 on Friday, January 10. This improved their overall record to 9-5 heading into a road game at Maple Lake on Tuesday, January 14. The Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper's sports section features additional coverage. Fans can also follow along with near-daily updates on B-B-E varsity sports at the newspaper's Jaguars Sports blog: https://bbejaguars.blogspot.com. The attached...

  • OBITUARY: Roger Sagedahl

    Randy Olson|Jan 9, 2025

    Roger Sagedahl, died peacefully surrounded by his family in the Glenwood hospital on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the age of 90. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brooten. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Brooten. Arrangements are with the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral...