Big Stone County, Minnesota - Living Rural and Loving it!
VIDEO UPDATE: Lisa Graphenteen of Big Stone Area Growth & Ortonville EDA talks with Marge Knudson of Child Care Aware and Amy Weir of Big Stone County Family Services. Resource Update! The City of Ortonville reached out to the Rural Child Care Innovation Program through …
by Mary Hillman Amanda Grabow grew up in Ortonville and is a graduate of OHS. She received her undergrad in Sociology from Northern State University. Currently, she resides in the Milbank area with her husband and 3 children. Amanda is employed with Greater Minnesota Family …
It has been exciting to see the work in progress, here in Big Stone County (the MNbump!), to expand and strengthen child care! The Big Stone County Commissioners recently finalized their new Child Care Provider Grant program which is processed through BSC Family Services. These …
Suzanne Souza, Big Stone County 4-H Director, is working with the University of Minnesota Extention to address rural youth stress. They have a great presentation and discussion format to help identify and work to assist our youth. Check out MNbump’s interview with Suzanne and complete …
What a fun evening! Walking into the Ortonville School Auditorium doors to find the old ticket booth was back in commission! Volunteers (school board members and spouses to mention a few) have been painting, wallpapering, and generally updating the entrance area – and what a …
This past Thursday (February 10th) was parents & senior night for the Ortonville Trojan Wrestling team. It was an emotional evening for Coach Eustice as he acknowledged the work that these students have put into this sport throughout the year after they were announced along …
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! …
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 …