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7/22/2017

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Despite Heat, Bar-B-Q Days A Success

Other than a blast of mid-90s heat and oppressive humidity Saturday afternoon, conditions from the start of festivities Friday evening through Sunday’s fireworks display were downright pleasant during last weekend’s 59th Bar-B-Q Days festivities.
Proposed Land Rezoning for Apartment Building Put on Hold

A proposed change to the city’s comprehensive plan and rezoning of land for an apartment building set to charge workforce rents is sitting on hold after the Belle Plaine City Council rejected a change in the city’s comp. plan.
B.P. City Council Eliminates Limited Public Forum From Vets’ Memorial Park

The fight over memorials to veterans came to an apparent end Monday night when the Belle Plaine City Council eliminated the place where groups could honor them in a city park.
For B.P. Woman, Memories, Fight Keep ACS ‘Relay’ on Front Burner

She has participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life annually since 2002.
Siemon Family Takes Fond Memories From Dealership

They look back over 53 years of ownership, friendships and business relationships with area farmers.

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NEWS

Olivia Olson Crowned Miss Belle Plaine

She woke up Sunday morning not thinking much about what was to come. Olivia Olson had no idea by the end of the day, the year to come would be much different than she had anticipated.
City Council OKs Money for Peek Into Community Center Plan

Although it’s not exactly a statement the City of Belle Plaine is all-in on a proposal to support a community center on school district property.
Rachael Eliason Has Enjoyed Her Year as Miss Belle Plaine

When she thinks of the pluses and the minuses of spending the year as Miss Belle Plaine
Erik Hoff Finds Bar-B-Q Days Medallion Beneath the ‘Star’

He was part of a group that had spent a few days trying to find the Bar-B-Q Days Medallion.
Man Charged With Threatening Residents, Cop, Drug Possession

A Shakopee man faces criminal charges he threatened Belle Plaine residents and a police officer while in possession of illegal drugs.

Sports

B.P. 12U Black Softball Team Headed to Northern Nationals

The team has enjoyed success against local and area competitions. Now a group of Belle Plaine youth softball players wants to see how they stack up against some of the best competition in the region.
Tigers Back in Action Friday

After three games last weekend, the Belle Plaine American Legion Baseball Team will return to district tournament play this weekend hoping to fight its way back to the title game through the losers’ bracket.
YA Cardinals Thump Tigers as Playoff Push Draws Near

Before taking a respite during our beloved Bar-B-Q Days celebration, the Town Tigers were walloped at Young America Thursday (July 13). The loss dropped the Chatfielders to 10-11, with a 4-5 record in River Valley League play.
Wins at S.E. Advances Tigers to 5-1

After sweeping a doubleheader from Sibley East, the Belle Plaine American Legion team is preparing for a showdown with rival Le Sueur-Henderson.
B.P. Wins Third in a Row, Nears .500

In case fans of Belle Plaine’s town baseball team haven’t noticed – and judging by the attendance, they haven’t – the Tigers have managed to win a game here and there.

Obituaries

John T. Chilson

John Thomas Chilson, 57, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, July 14, 2017, after a long challenge with metastatic prostate cancer into the bones and liver.
Norman Mathews

Norman Mathews, 90, of Glencoe passed away Wednesday July 12, 2017 at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care.
Cora M. Soller

Cora M. Soller, 89, of Belle Plaine, passed away at Kingsway Assisted Living Center on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

Video Gallery

Water break at Cardinal Ridge Apartments

Film Shot in Belle Plaine Could Become ‘Best of Fest’ Entrant

A short film shot largely in Belle Plaine, including Sparetime Tavern, this past weekend is destined to premier later this winter as an entrant in Z Fest in Minneapolis.

Scott County Fair 2014

Honoring High School Wrestling Coach Kevin Slack

St Patrick's Day 2013

Belle Plaine MN St. Patrick's Day 2013 Celebration

New Prague Middle School Shooting Hoax Press Conference

New Prague Middle School was locked down and a 12-year-old boy was later arrested on suspicion of making a phone call that indicated a possible shooting

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Announcements

Birth Announcement

Dustin and Brittany Giles of Belle Plaine are proud to announce the birth of their first son, Lincoln Jeffrey Giles
Birth Announcement

Tony and Michala Krautkremer are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kora Elizabeth Krautkremer.
Birth Announcement

Jason and Tammy (Meger) Dvorak are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Mary Helen Dvorak.

30 Years Ago

30 Years Ago (1987)

Tina Soller, nine-year-old daughter of Tim and Jean Soller, found the Bar-B-Q Days’ coin under the tree along Church Street near Steffen’s Hardware and won $50.
90 Years Ago (1927)

The Belle Plaine and Carver bands were exchanging service on their concert schedules.
120 Years Ago (1897)

Belle Plaine had a bandwagon and it was being repainted to make it look like something you had to notice.

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New Prague Man Killed in Crash on Highway 25 Saturday

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