The Observer - Belgrade, MN

10/12/2021

Santa's area is all set up for tomorrow!! Can't wait to see you from 9-11 at the Municipal Building!!

09/12/2021

We currently have enough funds for a single family so far. If you are planning to help this year, next week Thursday the 16th we are looking buy and wrap the gifts. Thank you to those who have donated gift cards and money thus far!

01/11/2021

Crazy when the news happens right outside your door! By now everyone around Belgrade has probably heard there has been a stabbing on the north side of town. Please allow the police to do their jobs! It's a tense situation.

31/10/2021

Happy Halloween!

If you're out with your trick or treaters tonight, remember to stop by the Belgrade Nursing Home to show off your cute costumes and pick up a treat bag!

13/08/2021

One of the comments I have heard many times over the past few years is that August Fest needed to bring back the crafts and vendors! This year we have that!!! Stop in the VFW From 9am - 1pm tomorrow and see what fun stuff you can find!

(Picture from Judy and Trudy's set up at the craft & vendor show in May)

11/08/2021

An Update on the Axe throwing!!! Thank you Midwest Barn and Midwest Asphalt for helping make this happen last minute!

Who is up for some axe throwing? Ashby Axe will be located down town across from the bakery from 10-3pm on Saturday. This event is free. Thanks to MIdwest Asphalt and Midwest Barn for helping make this event possible.

We were informed by the MN National Guard earlier this week that they are unable to bring their rock climbing wall and axe truck due to funding cuts. We are not able to provide a replacement climbing wall on short notice, but are happy to have Ashby Axe coming to replace the axe throwing truck. We have plenty of other fun inflatables and games for the kids to enjoy! Thanks for understanding!

05/08/2021

Returning again to this year's August Fest, Saturday, August 14th - Car, Pickup, and Tractor Show! With no registration fee thanks to sponsors: Belgrade Hardware, Napa, Tiremaxx, and CMCU - There has been a lot of interest for people to take the drive to Belgrade. Registration Starts at 9:00 Day of Show (Next to the museum) Contact Bob Mathison for more information 320-248-0875 Pictured are entries from the 2019 August Fest Show

05/08/2021

August Fest shirts are in! Can't wait to go get ours!

August Fest Shirts are here! $15 each

04/08/2021

It's been awhile but I have a WHAT YEAR WAS IT?

Here's the front page of one of our papers... But what year was it? Does it bring back memories?

I also like looking at which businesses were listed in the business and services section to see what was around in that year, so I also included that page!

04/08/2021

CONCERT IN THE PARK INFO!

I know I've already posted about the concert in the park coming up next Thursday, but I wanted to update with the "In Case Of Rain" plan...

In Case of rain the concert will be moved to the Belgrade Co-op Seed Shed!

While I hope it doesn't rain on our August Fest activities, a little rain would be even more reason to celebrate!

03/08/2021

If you want to get active this August Fest but want to do something different than the annual Run/Walk, Grab your BIKE! This year the Community Ed is sponsoring an August Fest Run, Walk and Bike! Registration at 8:00 in front of the high school - $15 - First 40 to register get a shirt. (No Early Registration)

03/08/2021

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30/07/2021

I've had several calls this week asking about HMD's Photo Contest! I'm excited that people are so interested in it! If you haven't heard about it check out https://www.hmdphoto.com/ and check out the Photo Contest! Winners will be announced on stage at the Belgrade Ambassador Coronation!

Home - HMD Photography

30/07/2021

PICS FROM THE PAST!

Just had a gentleman call in that recognized his son in this week's pics from the past but couldn't identify the other kids or when this was taken...

So do you know any of these kids? I don't have any information on these pictures so I rely on you guys! Any answers I get will be posted in next week's paper.

23/07/2021

And Here we have the FULL August Fest Poster of Events! All the new events are in pink... and there are quite a few of them! Facebook brings down the quality of photos so if you have problems reading the details check out the posters that have started going up around town and it will be advertised in The Observer!

23/07/2021

Another Fun Flyer and another Fun Event!

If you haven't heard this year's August Fest music in the park has food, beer, and Gig Noonan!

23/07/2021

One of my favorite things to design & print are fun event flyers like all the August Fest ones I get to put together.

Check out this one for the Readers Club Quilt Show and be sure to stop by and see all the incredible work that goes in to all those quilts!

23/07/2021

How does your salsa compare? Enter it in this year's August Fest Salsa Contest for a chance at prizes!

Also... Just finished printing the August Fest Posters! Look for that to be posted soon!

Belgrade August Fest will have a SALSA CONTEST this year sponsored by Central MN Credit Union!!! Stop in at the bank or call to register your salsa and get more details. Make sure to stop by the booth between 12:30pm and 2:30pm to vote. Winners are announced during the Ambassador Coronation!

21/07/2021

Notice From the Minnesota Department of Health:

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Tuesday, July 20, through Thursday, July 22, for northern, southeast Minnesota and central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities Metro
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northern, central, and southeast Minnesota, effective Tuesday, July 20 through Thursday, July 22, at 6 a.m. The affected area includes Hibbing, International Falls, Bemidji, Roseau, East Grand Forks, Moorhead, Brainerd, St. Cloud, the Twin Cities, Rochester, Mankato, and the tribal areas of Leech Lake, Red Lake, Fond du Lac, Mille Lacs, Upper Sioux, and Prairie Island.
Heavy smoke from wildfires located north of the Canadian border in Ontario and Manitoba was transported into northern Minnesota overnight by northerly winds. Today, fine particle levels are expected to remain in the Purple AQI category, a level considered very unhealthy for everyone, across north central Minnesota. Heavy smoke will remain in this area through Wednesday. Tomorrow, fine particle levels are expected to be in the Red AQI category, a level considered unhealthy for everyone, across northern Minnesota.
Smoke is expected to mix down to the ground over northern Wisconsin and move into central and southeast Minnesota this afternoon. Fine particle levels are expected to reach the Orange AQI category, a level that is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, today across central and southeast Minnesota and remain in the Orange AQI category tomorrow. Fine particle levels will begin to improve across the state beginning Wednesday evening as winds will begin to move the smoke out of the state. By Thursday morning, air quality should be improved below alert levels statewide.
People whose health is affected by unhealthy air quality: There are people who are more likely to be affected when fine particle pollution reaches an unhealthy level.
• People who have asthma or other breathing conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• People who have heart disease or high blood pressure.
• Children and older adults.
• People of all ages who are doing extended or heavy, physical activity like playing sports or working outdoors.
Health effects: Air pollution can aggravate heart and cardiovascular disease as well as lung diseases like asthma and COPD. When the air quality is unhealthy, people with these conditions may experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, or fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, use your inhalers as directed and contact your health care provider.
Take precautions: Everyone should take precautions when the air quality is unhealthy.
• Take it easy and listen to your body.
• Limit, change, or postpone your physical activity level.
• If possible, stay away from local sources of air pollution like busy roads and wood fires.
• If you have asthma or other breathing conditions like COPD make sure you have your relief/rescue inhaler with you.
• People with asthma should review and follow guidance in their written asthma action plan. Make an appointment to see your health provider if you don’t have an asthma action plan.
Pollution reduction tips: The main sources of fine particle pollution is any activity that uses fuel. Conserving energy and buying clean, renewable energy are great lifestyle choices to help reduce overall pollution.
• Reduce vehicle trips.
• Encourage use of public transport, or carpool, when possible.
• Postpone use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment on air alert days. Use battery or manual equipment instead.
• Avoid backyard fires.

20/07/2021

At the Belgrade City Council meeting last night, they chose to restrict watering lawns to lower water usage as suggested by the DNR. As dry conditions and high temps continue, the city is hoping to avoid poor water conditions and water shortage. More information on this will be in this week's issue of the Observer!

15/07/2021

Just left a meeting about the August Fest poster/Events! They have nearly everything confirmed! Some exciting new stuff, especially for a year that started out not knowing if we would have an August Fest!

12/07/2021

I had one tired little lady after all the Bonanza Valley Days fun! She said everything was her favorite! What was the best part of your weekend?

Check out The Observer this week for some pictures I grabbed along the way this weekend!

09/07/2021

In case someone tried calling... Phones and Internet were down Early this morning, but both are back up now!

30/06/2021

23/06/2021

The new playground equipment is coming!

27/05/2021

Miss Brooten deadline is coming up! Now that events are opening back up for the summer this is a wonderful opportunity for young ladies to enjoy fun, new experiences while representing Brooten!

📣 Reminder that registrations for Miss Brooten 2022 are DUE next Friday!! 📣 We're excited to have another great year! 👑✨❤️

20/05/2021

Know any of these people? This picture is this week's pics from the past!

11/05/2021

A Wonderful reason to visit the library!

Heard the news? No? Well, you can read all about it at the library. We have the current local newspapers and the last month of previous issues. Sit down and read awhile!

06/05/2021

For this week's pics from the past I was asked for help identifying the people in this picture... anyone look familiar? The only info she had was a label that it was taken by Johnson Photography from Brooten... and she believes it to be taken sometime in the 50s (but not certain on the year)

22/04/2021

Belgrade city wide garage sales are coming up May 15! If you plan to have a garage sale that weekend get your information to me at the Observer as soon as possible! Advertising for all sales is sponsored by the Belgrade Commercial Club!

To get in the advertising send me Dates & Times, Address, and a brief description of what's at the sale!