We asked, “What would you recommend for people to see/do if they had one day in Big Stone County” and our residents responded with this list. So, utilizing the map above, we will list their recommendations starting in the southern part of Big Stone County …
MNbump Connection! MNbump is a Big Stone Area Growth Initiative to connect our residents to resources from our website and we use Facebook for an interactive connection to our residents and those living away to see what is happening, what is new, and check out …
As we head into one of our busiest event weekends, we thought it would be nice to reflect on some 2021 highlights. And make sure to watch for videos, pictures & highlights from the upcoming Christmas events! (And a Facebook Live of the Ortonville Lighted …
MNbump was created by Big Stone Area Growth with input from residents across the County. This site is intended to connect you with everything in Big Stone County – our businesses, organizations & churches (they are ALL listed on this websit) – schools, government agencies, and periodic blog posts. If you are looking for a constant stream of the latest happenings in Big Stone County, make sure to check out our Facebook page (Facebook Link) which has frequent updates every day!
If you are looking for tourist information, the best source of information would be to check out the Big Stone Lake Area Chamber Facebook Page – which has a steady stream of business specials & announcements along with the latest on fishing Big Stone Lake and hunting – great outdoor posts are shared on their Facebook page!
Written by Vicki Oakes
Note: You will find a Gallery Exhibition featuring Don Sherman in Glenwood on July 24th – for more information on this, you can check out the Big Stone Arts Council Facebook page at this link: Gallery Exhibition, Don Sherman
Today, though, I’m sharing a video of Don giving an overview of papermaking. Please excuse the video work – this was not a planned interview. I was downtown Ortonville with my video camera in hand capturing quick shots of some of the activities during the 3rd Annual Big Stone Arts – Regional Art Crawl; however, I happened to stop at a time that Don had a few minutes to really show me around his workspace and talk about the process and I certainly did not want to pass that by without capturing! So there I was with no tripod – and my focus shifted to listening more than videoing at times but I hope you take a few minutes to watch – it is really an interesting process! I’ve known Don for so many years – he took my graduation pictures back in 1980 (and family photos, wedding photos…) Don was a founder of the annual Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl (which will be on October 1, 2, & 3, this year) – and amongst all the projects (art and non-art!) that he has been involved in through the years, his latest instigation – Pickleball courts in Ortonville – is fast becoming a favorite sport for all ages, here in Ortonville. But… back to papermaking! Don gives classes periodically so watch the Big Stone Arts Council Facebook page for upcoming opportunities.
You can also check out the short video of highlights from the Art Crawl below.
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