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 …
Great Healthcare – Schools dedicated to our youth – Lots of great open spaces: An ideal place to live during a pandemic (of course that is our opinion!) by Vicki Oakes (One of the MNbump Connectors) 2020 was a different year for everyone! Although I …
As more people are learning why we love Big Stone County and moving to our great County, the subject of housing comes up! Do we need more housing and what kind? Please take a couple of minutes to fill out this survey on housing needs …
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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For more information on the Big Stone Arts Council – LINK to Facebook Page
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