Year: 2016

Support Needed to Recognize Capt. E. Royce Williams, Retired

Support Needed to Recognize Capt. E. Royce Williams, Retired

Included below are two links  to articles written by Lois Torgerson and published in the Northern Star (we have received authorization to use the articles on this post) 100,000 Signatures are needed – seeking recognition for Clinton native Captain E. Royce Williams, Retired, who served in 

New Lodging Opening Soon on Big Stone Lake

New Lodging Opening Soon on Big Stone Lake

While WCCO was in the area, a drive out to the “Foster Lodge”  or as other know it as “Mallard Point” area boat access to see Tanner Arndt push off for the fishing segment of Goin’ To The Lake, I was also able to tour 

WCCO – Goin’ to the Lake Series in Ortonville

WCCO – Goin’ to the Lake Series in Ortonville

WCCO Day 1

The links below (Day1 & Day 2) each have many video links from their trip!

Going to the Lake (Day 1)

Goin’ To The Lake: Ortonville (Day 1)

Going to the Lake (Day 2)

Goin’ To The Lake: Ortonville (Day 2)

“Maxie’s suiting up with the Ortonville high school football team!”

 

WCCO Ortonville Golf Course

 

Fun tour of the Ortonville Golf Course 🙂

 

WCCO Tox Thomas Interview

Interview with Artie Arndt of Artie’s Bait and Tackle –
Source: 8-18-16 Sports to the Max 8pm

 

Interview with John Thomas – the Rox
John Thomas spoke with Mike Max on Sports to the Max about Rox baseball and his father/Rox manager Ron Thomas.
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/audio/sports-to-the-max-with-mike-max/8-18-16-sports-to-the-max-7pm/


A State of 10,000 lakes – and Big Stone Lake is one that is picked for WCCO’s Goin’ To The Lake Series – awesome! Watching Tanner taking out the WCCO crew for a short fishing spot for their program was fun to watch – Tanner is one of our young people that is looking for ways to stay in our area — and bonus, his service brings more people to enjoy the MNbump! (video below)

 

Highlights from the Big Stone County Fair 4-H

Highlights from the Big Stone County Fair 4-H

Our Big Stone County Get Together!  Enjoy a few 4-H Highlights – this post comes at a time of excitement from the State Fair.  Check out Suzanne Souza’s Facebook post – Disclaimer:  This blog post focuses on the 4-H livestock, etc.  Watch for other MNbump 

Cornfest Weekend in Ortonville

Cornfest Weekend in Ortonville

  PDF Version of the Event Poster:  2016 Cornfest Schedule

Two great reasons to vacation in Ortonville on the MNbump!

Two great reasons to vacation in Ortonville on the MNbump!

Artie of Artie’s Bait & Tackle in Ortonville said it well when he used this photo in one of his Facebook posts “Here are two great reasons to vacation in Ortonville, Mn!  A 26 mile long lake full of great fishing and a beautiful 18 hole golf Course!”

MNbump has two great courses:
Link to the Ortonville Golf Course
Link to more information on the Graceville Golf Course

 

 

It is Fair Time!

It is Fair Time!

The Big Stone County Fair starts today! Watch MNbump’s Facebook for fun pics and video coming to you from the fair! Quick video from Wednesday night’s setup:

Video Series:  Living Rural and Loving it!

Video Series: Living Rural and Loving it!

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 

Health Care and Senior Housing

Health Care and Senior Housing

Testimonies on health care and senior housing here on the MNbump.

2016 Cabela’s Master Walleye Circuit on Big Stone Lake

2016 Cabela’s Master Walleye Circuit on Big Stone Lake

This past weekend, Ortonville hosted the 2016 Cabela’s Master Walleye Circuit on Big Stone Lake.  The day one boat launch was a picture perfect morning – from very early to full sun. Life is good here on the MNbump! Video of the boat launch that