Meet Alexis Adelman – back to set roots down in her hometown

Meet Alexis Adelman – back to set roots down in her hometown

by Angie Haugen, Ortonville MNbump Connector GREAT NEWS! There’s a new therapist in town…read below for more information on her: “My name is Alexis Adelman but I go by Lexy. I grew up in the Ortonville area and graduated from Ortonville High School. I have 

Papermaking with Don Sherman

Papermaking with Don Sherman

Written by Vicki Oakes Note:  You will find a Gallery Exhibition featuring Don Sherman in Glenwood on July 24th – for more information on this, you can check out the Big Stone Arts Council Facebook page at this link:  Gallery Exhibition, Don Sherman Today, though, 

Living Rural During a Pandemic – What that looks like on the MNbump

Living Rural During a Pandemic – What that looks like on the MNbump

Great Healthcare – Schools dedicated to our youth – Lots of great open spaces:  An ideal place to live during a pandemic (of course that is our opinion!) by Vicki Oakes (One of the MNbump Connectors) 2020 was a different year for everyone!  Although I 

Listening Hearts. A Forum on Racial Reconciliation and Being Black in Big Stone County Minnesota

Thank you to New Life Church in Ortonville for inviting MNbump to be a part of Listening Hearts.  This was an hour of listening.   Please hear their hearts, their most personal thoughts.

Blog by Kelly Lang:  Your Life, Your Choice – Let the Healing Begin

Blog by Kelly Lang: Your Life, Your Choice – Let the Healing Begin

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 

Brent Olson’s Independently Speaking Column Enlightens Those Around the #MNbump and Beyond

Brent Olson’s Independently Speaking Column Enlightens Those Around the #MNbump and Beyond

Brent Olson leads a complicated life. His home is in Big Stone County, a small place hanging off the western edge of Minnesota. Brent made a living as a farmer for 30 years. In 1977 he was asked to fill out a term on the 

The Creative Bite – a Blog by Danielle Green

The Creative Bite – a Blog by Danielle Green

Danielle Green, grew up in the small community of Graceville, Minnesota and now lives on the farm she grew up in outside of Graceville with her husband Matt and their twins Madelyn and Cooper.  Her parents are Chuck and Deb Walters of Graceville. Here is 

A View From Here: Resettling Big Stone County  – a blog by Kathy Draeger

A View From Here: Resettling Big Stone County – a blog by Kathy Draeger

We know that there are many talented people in living in the MNbump and we are starting a series to highlight them! Kathy Draeger, an Adjunct Assistant Professor; Statewide Director, Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships with the University of Minnesota and a resident of the #MNbump