Brooten, Minnesota

05/24/2026

Such a beautiful night to spend time in the Brooten Pavilion, with the Jenniges family and friends for the first annual Brat Fest. Martin Jenniges is grilling up a storm!

https://www.bonanzavalleyvoice.com/story/2026/05/21/news/jenniges-familys-brat-fest-is-a-hit-at-the-brooten-pavilion-video/3053.html

05/22/2026

You're invited to the Brooten Pavilion this Saturday! May 23 The Jenniges family is excited to see you at their 1st annual BratFest! Only $20 gets you a terrific meal, drink and a ticket for LIVE music: Schjei Country! Attached: enjoy the art work of Pam Jenniges! She did a great job with this poster.

05/21/2026

Come to the Brooten Pavilion this Saturday night! The Jenniges family is excited to see you at the 1st annual BratFest! Only $20 gets you a terrific meal, drink and a ticket for LIVE music: Schjei Country!

04/25/2026

A local youth sadly had his mini chopper stolen recently, but thanks to input by community members, for the boy, a positive outcome may hopefully follow!

https://www.bonanzavalleyvoice.com/story/2026/04/23/news/gofundme-picks-up-local-theft-story/3038.html

We have tried adding a picture to this Facebook post, but Facebook is being extremely difficult about it.

03/13/2026

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️

Due to the expected weather Saturday-Monday, the Brooten Ambulance Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Sunday, March 15th has been postponed.

📅 NEW DATE: Sunday, March 22nd

Please help us spread the word and stay safe if the weather turns poor. We hope to see everyone next weekend for a great breakfast supporting the Brooten Ambulance Service.

Thank you for your continued support!

03/08/2026

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If you looking for local girl scouts to get your cookies this year, look no more! Just follow this page!

Serving BBE area girls, grades K-8.

12/28/2025

Here's Christmas Eve worship at South Lake Johanna of rural Brooten!
Led by 1958 Brooten graduate Pastor Ron Knutson. And a '78 BHS grad was part of special music!

Enjoy on this bitter cold day.

https://www.bonanzavalleyvoice.com/story/2025/12/25/news/christmas-eve-worship-at-south-lake-johanna-lutheran-video/2947.html

12/27/2025

Tomorrow, Saturday night, in Brooten! Live music at the theater side of Lincoln's (Click for details)
https://www.bonanzavalleyvoice.com/story/2025/12/25/business/live-music-is-saturday-at-lincolns-restaurant-in-brooten-video/2945.html

This was advertised in the December 11, 18 and 25 issues of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. A video is included at this web article featuring the Tanner Stark Band performing in 2024.

Please spread the word and help make this a successful event!

12/12/2025

Tomorrow! Marcia's Bar.

12/12/2025

Brooten received visitors from far and wide for Santa Day on Saturday. It was really something special to witness. This light article doesn't do it justice, but it's a start:

https://www.bonanzavalleyvoice.com/story/2025/12/11/business/business-activity-ramps-up-for-brootens-santa-day/2925.html

Parade video is included!

Brooten was buzzing all day and into the evening on Saturday, December 6. Retail businesses were busy with activity, and the Brooten Activities Club hosted the annual Santa Day event in downtown Brooten. Businesses like Earthy Elements, LLC, had a great response from the public. Earthy Elements offe...