Big Stone County, Minnesota - Living Rural and Loving it!
Story courtesy of The Northern Star Newspaper, Clinton, MN Work of Graceville Mercy Center  To Help Those in Need of Basics The Work of Mercy Center has been established by a group of local volunteers to help individuals and families in need of basic household …
A great first year-event, thanks to Suzanne Souza and Heidi Torgerson of Big Stone County 4-H and the Minnesota Farm Bureau (wish I would have taken a photo of Kari Casper and Kobie Morrill – great job!) along with all the support of this year’s …
Clinton native Royce Williams is pictured here with David Torgerson in May of 2017 at Clinton’s Memorial Day program where he spoke.
Thank you to State Senator Torrey Westrom and State Representative Jeff Backer for the legislative updates and an opportunity for residents to visit about topics that are important to Big Stone County! It was certainly not an ideal travel day for them to make the …
The focus of the project that started the MNbump.com was to help small communities (Under 1,500 pop) across Minnesota discover opportunities to develop community assets for sustainable tourism. Through community input during this process, marketing our tourism opportunities via web was identified as a top …
By Dillon Dwyer, The Northern Star and Ortonville Independent There is an uniquely Minnesotan  tradition that takes place every winter in Big Stone County. The Clinton Community Service Club (CCSC) and other  local businesses host the Arctic Open, a six-hole charity golf tournament on the …
What a fun evening and fun people. Â I had the pleasure of attending the Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting tonight at Sioux Historic on Big Stone Lake. I’ve never attended this event in the past but I can tell you that …
When it’s cold in Minnesota, you don’t let the weather stop you from having a fun time! Â You take advantage of the weather and make accommodations to enjoy what you can. Â The Beardsley Fire Department did just that last weekend with an Ice Bowling Tournament …
The 135th Celebration in Clinton has begun! Event Flyer Link There was an “Over 80’s Gathering at 10:00 this morning at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Check out the photos by Janine on the ClintonMN Facebook Page A very fun parade! The Opening Flag Ceremony has …
The Smallest Art Gallery in Ortonville held an Artist Reception for Corina Kells on Thursday, July 5th from 5:00 to 6:30.  Corina Kells specializes in expressive conceptual photography to capture complex emotions such as fear, sadness, confusion, and isolation. Her goal is to bring awareness to …