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Clinton’s 135th Celebration

by Vicki Oakes

The 135th Celebration in Clinton has begun!  Event Flyer Link There was an “Over 80’s Gathering at 10:00 this morning at the Trinity Lutheran Church.  Check out the photos by Janine on the ClintonMN Facebook Page The Opening Flag Ceremony has been broken into three videos: Flag Ceremony Video Welcome Video Stattelman – Water Fountain & Ending of the Ceremony The All School Reunion...

July 6, 2018
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Corina Kells’ Conceptual Photography Show

by Vicki Oakes

The Smallest Art Gallery in Ortonville held an Artist Reception for Corina Kells on Thursday, July 5th from 5:00 to 6:30.   Corina Kells specializes in expressive conceptual photography to capture complex emotions such as fear, sadness, confusion, and isolation.  Her goal is to bring awareness to mental health issues and cultivate conversation. Due to another event in Ortonville, I did not make it to this...

July 6, 2018
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Peace Run in Ortonville at Lakeside Park

by Vicki Oakes

Ortonville enjoyed a stop by a few participating in the 2018 route of the SRI CHINMOY ONENESS-HOME PEACE RUN last night.  (welcomed by Mary Hillman and Kevin Benson of the Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce)  The Peace Run is a global torch relay that symbolizes humanity’s universal aspiration for a more peaceful world. Now in its third decade, the Peace Run is...

July 6, 2018
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MNbump Celebrations – Highlighting Odessa

by Vicki Oakes

Yesterday was the annual 4th of July Parade in Odessa, here on the MNbump!  They start at noon with a (mostly) lawnmower parade followed by a community potluck meal at City Hall. City of Odessa history Link! Thanks to Rob Rakow for sharing a few of his photos from the event!  (for those of you that do know Rob, I think you’d really enjoy...

July 5, 2018
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Recent Posts

  • Clinton’s 135th Celebration
  • Corina Kells’ Conceptual Photography Show
  • Peace Run in Ortonville at Lakeside Park
  • MNbump Celebrations – Highlighting Odessa
  • Main Street Industries & Training
  • Lake Days in Ortonville
  • Fresh Locally Grown Garlic in Our Grocery Stores? Yes!
  • Music Wednesday – First Run Last Night at Lakeside Park in Ortonville
  • July Events on the MNbump!
  • MNbump Wellness Challenge – Thank You & Wrap-Up!
  • MNbump – Upcoming Events!
  • Big Stone Lake Regional Art Crawl in Ortonville
  • Family Picnic in Ortonville at Lakeside Park
  • Creative Minnesota Report for Big Stone County
  • Music on Main (Ortonville)
  • MNbump + Facebook – March Analytics
  • Sports & Leisure Show Highlights
  • MNbump Wellness Challenge
  • Two MNbump Area Authors have gone International!
  • National Park Service + NDSU Landscape Architecture Program Students in Ortonville!
  • …and What About Our Youth!?
  • House Fire – If you’d like to help…
  • Basketball Tournament
  • Two Camera Crews on Big Stone Lake Today
  • The Arctic Open in Clinton MN!
  • Basketball Ortonville vs Milbank SD
  • Donnie’s Diner Grand Opening
  • MNbump Christmas 2017
  • A Festive Season, Here on the MNbump – What to do!
  • Ortonville School Veterans’ Day Program 2017

Video Series: Living Rural and Loving it!

by Vicki Oakes

The “Living Rural and Loving it!” video series is an opportunity to view amazing photos taken in Big Stone County from some of our local photographers.  So, thanks to these photographers – enjoy the views from the MNbump! For more information (and videos!) on our local arts, please check out this link:  MNbump Arts!

May 16, 2016
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About MNbump

MNbump is a Big Stone Area Growth Initiative with 4 bloggers:  Gina Gilsdorf from Graceville, Mary Hillman from Odessa, Vicki Oakes from Ortonville, and Janine Teske from Clinton …with the overall maintenance of the website, social media and video work supported through Big Stone Area Growth staff

AND… a long list of organizations to thank!  Please check out this link for the list:  THANK YOU LINK – CLICK HERE!

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Below are a few videos taken from throughout Big Stone County; AND, if you are signed into your Facebook account, you'll see our feed to the right along with other local Facebook feeds.

A celebration for the annual “changing of the art” at Edie Barrett’s short term rental:  The GuestHouse

Beardsley Fire Department Picnic

The annual Beardsley Fire Department’s community picnic & presentation of their work and equipment.

Our Local Radio Station

Our Local Radio Station

Ortonville School

Ortonville School

New OAHS Senior Housing

Ortonville Area Health Services

Ortonville Area Health Services

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