Big Stone County, Minnesota - Living Rural and Loving it!
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New 5/4 – Update on the Minnesota Peacetime Emergency Child Care Grants The next application round will open on May 5 and more information will be made available at that time. Applications will be available through May 12 at 5:00 p.m. Applications are evaluated based on priorities outlined in …
We have created a Facebook Group for our businesses, organizations, churches, etc. to post their latest updates and information they would like to get to our residents. As you can see below, those using this group to find updates on our businesses will be able to search all the posts – so when you are sharing one of your business posts or just adding a text update, make sure to use keywords that people would likely search for your business. To note, the search does include your name or businesses name whatever you are using to share your information – it does that automatically. We will update this page as we have tips on posting and searching.
Those checking out this Group Page – MNbumpBusinessOrganizations – will see this (below) which has the “search” box near the bottom.
If you have suggestions on how Big Stone Area Growth / MNbump can assist in connecting to resources, please use our contact tab at the top of this website and let us know!
This is not intended to replace advertising with our local media. Especially at a time when so many are shut-in, they will be looking to KDIO 1350 AM (you can listen on-air and also on-line through their app), Ortonville Independent and the Northern Star for their local updates, news and just general mode of connecting with what is happening locally – so this is really prime time to advertise with them!
As a reminder, if you are looking for any business in Big Stone County, please use the link above (SEARCH for Businesses, Organizations, Hobby Groups & more) which will take you to the list pictured below… on any category that has a + behind it, click on the + to view the subcategories. The example below shows how it would appear if you hit the “+” behind Restaurants & Coffee. You can then select the subcategory to view – or of course, you could just select the main “Restaurants & Coffee” and see them all listed. Further down the page (not shown below), there are additional options and a form to complete if you want changes in the categories on your listing or if your business is not listed. There is no cost to be listed on this website.
A great article from the ortonvilleonbigstonelake.com website! Original Post Link: 2020 Listing the Ortonville Investments Looking at the past 10 years… listing the businesses that have made major capital investments (investing in the permanent structures & securing our brick and motor tax base in the City …
Shopping the MNbump this Christmas Season (and all year round)… Please shop local first & when you can. As you scroll below, you’ll first see this post’s business partners and then you’ll find a link to every business (and organization, church, etc.) in Big Stone …
The first in our “Living Rural & Shopping Local” series! As we swing into the holiday seasons in the fall, winter, and then ringing in the new year, hair salons are likely on the top of most preparation lists. (we’ve provided links to those that have an online presence)
Also, a little reminder… our salons carry a wide range of products that make great gifts this Christmas season (or check on a gift certificate!) #ShopLocalFirst
We first hear from Gina Gilsdorf, our MNbump Connector from Graceville.
The City if Graceville has three hair salons open to the public and one salon located at Grace Home for our nursing home and assisted living residents. The other three are located downtown. Kreative Hair and Nails by Kendra and Shear Grace Salon are located on Main Street. J&R Headhunters is just off main on 3rd street. The salons in our area are all a great asset to our community offering a variety of services including cuts, colors, perms, toning and much more.
Next, we have Ortonville Salons submitted by MNbump Connector Vicki Oakes
In Ortonville, we have two salons downtown – Dawn’s Hair Design and Hair Classics along with two salons up off/on Highlighand Highway – Beauty and Grace Salon and Studio 210. Ortonville’s Salon’s carry a full range of products and services – they have us covered! There are also two beauty salon stations located within our senior housing complex, Fairway View Communities, (shown below) that we are fortunate to have covered through appointments by some of our local salon stylists!
Next, we have our MNbump Connector, Janine Teske, reporting on Clinton.
Amanda’s Shear Impressions located on Main Street in Clinton has a lot to offer her clients. 
In addition to hair cuts, color and styling for the entire family, she provides manicures, Gel nails, pedicures (which are awesome!) and Facial Waxing. A variety of other products are also available at her salon, as well as a great conversation! In addition to offering her services at the salon, Amanda also has a chair at the Clinton Care Center where she provides services to the tenants that live there. Amanda’s shop is a great asset to the Clinton Community!
For the full list of businesses, organizations, etc. use our top-line menu – our goal is to have every business posted on this site so if we are missing one, please let us know!
Fall is a special time in the #MNbump and in the upcoming days there is no exception to the activities that are available for kids and adults. There are several Fundraising Meals, Fall Suppers, Halloween Events and other fun activities to keep us all busy! …
US Senator Tina Smith visited Ortonville Area Health Services this afternoon to listen and to learn how she can support communities to keep and sustain their health care in the face of a lot of really big challenges. Her main questions today were: how do …
The 16th annual Upper Minnesota River Meander Arts Crawl will be held on October 4, 5 & 6, 2019. The Meander is a free self-guided tour featuring 42 artists from 5 counties in western Minnesota. The annual event offers a chance for the public to meet with the region’s top artists in their home studios nestled among the small towns and family farms found in the Upper Minnesota River Valley.
We are happy to be able to highlight the #MNbump artists who will be participating in this years Crawl. Click on the photos below to check out their locations for the Meander and also the links below the photos to follow their pages. For full details on the 2019 Meander – the Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl click here for the link to their page.
The full brochure of all the events can be found on this link.
As we continue our “People of the MNbump” series which highlights some of the talented people who live here in the MNbump – meet Kelly Lang! Kelly started blogging last year when she began a series of posts sharing her journey (and struggles) through earlier …