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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced Red Flag warnings for multiple counties of the state. On October 5, a long list of western and southwestern counties were announced, including Swift and Stevens counties in west central Minnesota. A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and easily progress out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including gusty winds and low relative humidity. Do not burn in counties where a Red Flag Warning is in effect and...
Prairie View Community Golf Course in Brooten was in its fourth year of existence, and supporters were continuously thinking of ideas on how to promote it and increase its usage. Along the way at that time came the Blood Brothers Tournament, which was held this past weekend for its 30th anniversary. Don Leukam, who raised his two children in Belgrade in the 1990s and 2000s with his late wife, Sue, retold the story of how it all began in the summer of 1995. "I was on the golf course board at the...
The Redhead Creamery hosted their annual Curd Fest on Saturday, June 15. The event included an opportunity to showcase the new robotic milkers utilized by the dairy farm on which Redhead Creamery is located. You can watch that and more in the attached video....
Scattered showers did not dampen the mood and uplifting spirit that was part of the Redhead Creamery's annual Curd Fest celebration on Saturday, June 15. The attached video (found by swiping or tabbing "right" from the menu image) features sights and sounds of the Curd Fest that afternoon. The band performing inside the restaurant is the Blue Loon Band, which provides a rustic blend of roots, americana, country and rock driven by the spirited vocals of Ben Stoeck. According to Alise Sjostrom of...
Come join the Sjostrom and Jennissen families and the friendly staff of Redhead Creamery on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for their sixth annual Curd Fest! It's going to be whey fun! Take a leisurely walk, shop around, have a drink, or bust a move. Watch the Hand Milking Competition (yes, it's back), see our super cool robotic milkers in action, and snuggle with a fluffy calf at Cow Camp. Don't forget to sign up for the Redhead Creamery's newsletter for a chance to bottle feed...
The Belgrade Hardware store invites you to stop by on Saturday, April 20 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. to check out new tools and watch tool demonstrations. You can meet their Milwaukee tools representative and ask questions. A sale will be in effect for 10 percent off any Milwaukee tool or kit (special order tools not in their current inventory)....
Nine years of slingin’ beers! Goat Ridge Brewing Co. of New London invites everyone to their ninth anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 13 from noon to 11 p.m. They will be selling anniversary shirts plus food and beer specials, beer releases and - of course - live music! The beer choir is set to perform from 1 to 2 p.m., and Railroad Island performs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Infernos take the stage to perform from 9 to 11 p.m. Goat Ridge Brewing Co. - live and unfiltered since 2015! S...
All systems go! Jenniges Meats of Brooten opens their retail store to the public next Monday, January 15 at 8 a.m. They will be open Monday to Saturday at their new location on the west side of Brooten. The new facility's groundbreaking ceremony took place in the summer of 2022, and construction began a year ago in December 2022. The concept of building this new store and locker plant took form about four years ago as the COVID-19 pandemic first gripped America in the spring of 2020. This web...
The annual Curd Fest celebration was bigger and better than ever on Saturday, June 17 at the Redhead Creamery. Every Curd Fest has been a richly enjoyable experience for guests, and this year was no different while the turnout was far and away more than what Alise and Lucas Sjostrom and family expected. The Sjostrom family saw turnout surpass 1,500 which was above their prediction of at least 1,200 for the day. They wish to thank everyone for the support and look forward to continuing to serve...
Redhead Creamery, LLC, invites the public to its fifth annual Curd Fest Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are available at RedheadCreamery.com for $12, or $15 at the door. Current reigning champion of the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest Natural Rind Cheddar category, Redhead Creamery, LLC, operates at Jer-Lindy Farms, between Sauk Centre and Brooten and south of the village of Padua. Parking is available on-site. Entry will allow attendees to access a variety of food and drink,...
The Belgrade Hardware Store invites everyone to their upcoming Demo Event with Milwaukee tools on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come join them and meet a Milwaukee representative bringing power tools, outdoor equipment and everything in between! Come test out new products. An open order sheet will be available. Come out and support local!...
Rustic Designs Flower Farm Fall Festival held a wildly successful third annual Fall Festival at their scenic location in Burbank Township in northern Kandiyohi County, rural Georgeville/Belgrade. Turnout exceeded 860 adults, which surpassed last year's turnout of 567. Owner/proprietor Mary Solbreken was thrilled and grateful for the support. Hear more from Solbreken in the video embedded here below. A link to the Bonanza Valley Voice photo gallery will be posted here late on Thursday afternoon,...
Glacial Ridge Health System is excited to announce the upcoming 11th annual Ladies on the Lake event on Wednesday, August 17 with cruise times at 4 or 5:30 p.m. from Captain's Bar and Grill. Area ladies are invited to join orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Taniguchi on the one-hour Ladies on the Lake cruise. All you need is one friend to have a good time, but the more the merrier! The cost is just $18 per person, and advance purchase is required. Groups of six or more receive a $20 gift card to...
The annual Curd Fest is coming at Redhead Creamery on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come on out and enjoy all things dairy and all things cheese! Presale tickets are $12, and at the gate tickets are $15. Kids 12 and under are FREE! Curd Fest features live music, food trucks, craft breweries, local wineries and cideries, craft food makers, cheese sampling, celebrity cow milking contest, scavenger hunt and more! Of course, you can have your fill of delicious pan fried curds, curd...
During the week of May 9 to May 12, progress was made in a big way for the proposed Jenniges Meat Processing plant on the west side of Brooten. This new plant, which will also include a significant grocery retail area, would be built in a new, eight-acre plot of land that has been annexed into the city of Brooten in Bangor Township, Pope County. At their Monday, May 9 meeting, the Brooten city council approved a public hearing on the project that is set for a special session meeting on Monday,...
Anyone interested in working in a health care setting is invited to the upcoming job fair at Glacial Ridge Health System, which operates health care facilities in Starbuck, Glenwood and Brooten. The job fair is Wednesday, May 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Glenwood campus lower level. GRHS is inviting the best talent: you! Meet their staff representing medical and non-medical departments with open positions. Ask questions about the typical day, schedule and pay. Some current openings include...
Everyone is invited to take in the hearty Easter Dinner buffet at the Padua Pub on Sunday, April 17, when their friendly staff will be serving in the reception hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes: mashed potatoes, dressing, ham, chicken, sausage, corn, salads and desserts. Come one, come all! To help get you in the Easter spirit, included below here is video from the joint Norway Lake Parish choir singing at sunrise worship service on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019....
We are richly blessed with two wonderful locally-owned businesses for Valentine's Day flower purchasing. Option No. 1: You can stop by or call for an order at Uptown Florist of Glenwood, owner Julie Lloyd, for flowers, gifts and plants including Valentine roses, bouquets and plants. Order now for best selection! To order online go to: http://www.uptownfloristglenwood.com or call 320-634-4430. Special hours for Valentine's weekend: Friday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, February 12...
This coming weekend has a double-dose of entertainment coming to the Belgrade V.F.W. to help kick off the Valentine's Day weekend. On Friday, February 11, to take in DJ and karaoke entertainment by Danny Burns from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. On Saturday, February 12, John Dokken Alternacoustic will perform a variety of music from Zeppelin to Foo, from Cash to Cornell, Dave Matthews, Incubus, Jack Johnson, Sublime and Tool to Petty, Marley, Hendrix and The Beatles....
I was thrilled to hear from the staff at the Belgrade Hardware Store and from Pete White at Pete's Repeats in downtown Belgrade that they had a terrific turnout for Small Business Saturday on November 27. I've been to Pete's Repeats about five times now. When are you planning your visit to downtown Belgrade?...
Pete's Repeats Grand Opening is today, tomorrow and Saturday! November 18, 19 and 20. Located on main street next to Saucedo's Restaurant and North Fork Mutual Insurance Co. Featuring vintage and collectible items. Again, the grand opening is November 18, 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Pete looks forward to seeing you! Large variety of items. Specials on certain items. All in friendly downtown Belgrade....
Keep your loved one's grave site looking festive through the winter with winter planters and winter wreaths by Jana Mae's Holiday cemetery service in Brooten. You have two options to choose from: 1. Wreath: for $35, accent your loved one's grave site with a winter wreath. These festive 25-inch balsam wreaths are complete with a red bow and three frosted cones. Price includes the winter wreath and wreath stand if needed. 2. Winter Planter: for $45, we will create a beautiful, winter hardy...
The weather was outstanding, even with a strong, southerly wind, for the second annual Fall Harvest Fest at Rustic Designs Flower Farm in rural Georgeville/Belgrade on Sunday, September 19. Below is video from mid-afternoon that day. Click on the following link to redirect to their business website: https://www.rusticdesignsflowerfarm.com....
Marcia's Bar in downtown Brooten was, as they say, "Off The Hook!" on Friday night of Bonanza Valley Days 2021. The day of Friday, July 9, 2021 was the first day Marcia's was open to the public since March 17, 2020. The day of July 9 was also Day II of the Bonanza Valley Days 2021 celebration. The whole day was off the hook in town with youth baseball, a craft and vendor show, a firemen's chicken BBQ supper, old-time music at the Pavilion and a street dance in downtown Brooten. Marcia's Bar...
The Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper continues to outpace nearby newspapers in central Minnesota on a year-by-year growth basis. The current circulation for The Voice is approximately 1,680. This figure includes newspapers sold on newsstands at RJ's Mini Mart in Brooten, Coop's Corner in Belgrade, the Belgrade Hardware Store and Bayer Gas and Grocery in Elrosa. The mailing circulation has 1,611 mail routes as of Monday, June 21. Nearby newspapers who have smaller circulation figures as compared to the Bonanza Valley Voice include the Kerkhoven Ba...
