Year: 2017

Donnie’s Diner Grand Opening

Donnie’s Diner Grand Opening

Donnie’s Diner which is located in the Fairway View Communities’ complex had a ribbon cutting and short ceremony yesterday.  Although the sound did not capture very well, we hope you take a listen – Donnie Stolpman has been and continues to be such a strong 

MNbump Christmas 2017

MNbump Christmas 2017

A wonderful family/community time of year, here on the ‘bump! A short one minute video with random pics/video taken from all of our Santa Day celebrations in Big Stone County – Beardsley, Clinton, Graceville & Ortonville.  You can’t help but smile when you see the 

A Festive Season, Here on the MNbump – What to do!

A Festive Season, Here on the MNbump – What to do!

Please keep watch (follow!) the MNbump Facebook page for a constant update of events, pictures, specials from our businesses and more!  Link:  https://www.facebook.com/MNbump/

Check out some of the events around the area
Including area Christmas Programs (in red!)

December 17th – First English Church in Ortonville
9:00 a.m.
Christmas Program

December 17th – Living Hope Fellowship in Ortonville
10:00 a.m. with Potluck to Follow
Christmas Program

December 17th – Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville
10:00 a.m. with Swedish Tea following
Christmas Program

December 17th – Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church in Ortonville
7:00 p.m. with Treats & Refreshments Following
Christmas Program

December 21st – Lingonberry’s Winter Yuletide Open House
4 – 6 p.m. in Ortonville
Link:  https://goo.gl/zAFdGC

December 24th – Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville AND
Trinity Lutheran Church of Johnson Have a joint Christmas Program
6:30 p.m. at Trinity

Video – quick highlights from last year’s Santa Day in Beardsley, Graceville & Ortonville (along with a peek at an awesome shop near Beardsley!)

Ortonville School Veterans’ Day Program 2017

Ortonville School Veterans’ Day Program 2017

A beautiful program by the Ortonville School! Video 1: Posting of Colors by the VFW Post 3964 and VFW Auxiliary; National Anthem by the OHS Band Directed by Mr.s Chris Petersen; Welcome by Master of Ceremonies: CSM Retired Joseph Eustice; Veterans’ Day Poem “Thought for 

An Evening in Beardsley, Minnesota

An Evening in Beardsley, Minnesota

A beautiful August evening in Beardsley!  The Beardsley Fire & First Responders Pork Supper was held on August 17th in the Beardsley City Park.  At the end of the event, the Beardsley Fire Department and the Browns Valley Ambulance Service performed a Live “Auto Extrication” 

What is Happening this Week!

What is Happening this Week!

A quick reminder post to plan your week!

The Big Stone County Fair is now in full swing – through Sunday!
Check out their Website for list of activities (and MNbump Facebook has their Event Flyer pinned to the top of the page for easy reference!)  Website:  www.bscfair.org

Hartman’s SuperValu Foods’ Ribfest & Fill it Fresh day is on Friday!  Check out the details on their Facebook Post (link)!

Beardsley Day is on Saturday – Check out their Event Flyer (Facebook link) for all the activities that are planned for the day!

Odessa Fireman’s Appreciation Day is on Saturday – Check out the list of events (Facebook link) for all the activities that are planned for the day!


The Big Stone County Get Together!

Upcoming Events & Recap of Last Weekend!

Upcoming Events & Recap of Last Weekend!

Another busy weekend planned for June 24 & 25th! Click on each of the flyers below for a larger view! Last weekend (June 16, 17 & 18) Recap! Tee’d Off at Cancer Golf Tournament in Graceville It may take a moment for the Facebook embed 

Beautiful Evening for Dr. Bob’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Beautiful Evening for Dr. Bob’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Video of the Program is below. On Friday, June 9th, Dr. Bob (Dr. Robert S. Ross) was honored during the Ortonville Area Health Services’  Customer Appreciation Day at Lakeside Park for his 40 years of service.  Dr. Bob was quick to confirm when he, at 

An Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park

An Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park

The DREAM for Kids’ old fashioned picnic (in its third year!) was a hit last night! (estimating about 250 people in attendance!)

Taken from the event’s invitation:  It’s time to celebrate how lucky we are to have our families… all kinds, shapes, and sizes!  YOU ARE INVITED

They started serving dinner at 5:30 with the activities starting at 6:00 p.m.

  • go fishing
  • ride-a-horse (always a favorite!)
  • bean bag toss
  • sing-a-long
  • tubs of fun
  • crafts and more…

DREAM for Kids and Someplace Safe thanked all of their partners:

  • 4-H
  • Dusty Hill Family
  • ECI
  • Ortonville Library
  • Lee Kanten
  • OCC
  • 75 One Stop
  • KDIO
  • Moose Lodge #407
  • Hartman’s Super Valu
  • Minnwest Bank
  • Pepsi America

For more information on youth opportunities, daycare, schools, check out our All About Youth page!

 

2017 Memorial Day

2017 Memorial Day

Update:  Unfortunately we were unable to video all of the Memorial Day programs that were held in Big Stone County.  The video below is from the Ortonville Program. Representative Jeff Backer attended the Memorial Highway Dedication for Staff Sergeant Kevin Witte and shared a few