Big Stone County, Minnesota - Living Rural and Loving it!
The Auto Tour at the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge (located just south of Ortonville on Hwy 7/75) is open and already drawing people anxious to get out and enjoy our great weather! Â Earlier in the day, you’ll see
History was made tonight on Big Stone Lake as Paul Ell of Big Lake, MN brought in the largest walleye ever weighed on the certified scale at Artie’s Bait & Tackle and former Bud’s Bait in the last 20 years! The walleye tipped the scale …
The award-winning Fishing the Midwest Television series announced today that the show’s episode airing the weekend of January 24 and 25 will feature Big Stone Lake. The episode will show spring walleye fishing and then conclude with an ice fishing segment featuring the lake’s jumbo …
Have you listened in on the monthly “In the Kitchen with Julie” program on KDIO!? Julie Danielson with OAHS brings in tasters of the recipes – and talks nutrition. Great program! Link to today’s recipes:Â Recipes December 2014 In the Kitchen with Julie Follow KDIO on …
The Big Stone Lake Sno Riders are getting ready for the season! Â Make sure to “like” their Facebook page and stay up with the latest in snowmobiling in Big Stone County! Â Link: Â Big Stone Lake Sno Riders
Thanks to Mary Taffe for sharing! She walks every day and captures beautiful shots throughout Ortonville. She has provided (and will continue) some of her photos to be used on the MNbump site & social media. We plan to keep them in a library for blog …
If you’d like to see some beautiful pictures from around Big Stone County and a feel for the country life, you should check out www.beckyredbarn.com  The Red Barn is also a host to a number of local artists during the annual Meander event which was just held this past weekend.
The drive to the Red Barn is beautiful – especially this time of year – here is a short video on the drive… with a quick peek at Becky in action with her chickens (which are often featured in her photos and on her RedBarn note cards.
Pheasant Hunting Season starts this morning – and what a beautiful morning it is in Big Stone County! If you are looking for landowner information or public hunting areas, general information, check out our links: https://mnbump.com/hunting-fishing/ Looking for a place to eat (with some local recommendations)?? …
