Brooten, MN

Town in Stearns County, MN

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Sponsors of Brooten, MN


Since the founding of our communities, organizations, businesses and citizens have stepped forward to build and serve their community. Click on any of the logos below to learn about those who made this website possible! If you would like to learn about becoming a sponsor CLICK HERE!

About Brooten, MN


Welcome to the Official Website of the City of Brooten, Minnesota.

Known as the Heart of the Bonanza Valley, Brooten is a community made up mostly of people of Scandinavian and German descent.

Brooten is a city rich in tradition and has plenty to offer. The schools are top notch. The BBE School District (which stands for Belgrade, Brooten and Elrosa) is the home of the Jaguars. The Elementary School is located in Brooten and has an exceptional teaching force . Recently this school won the prestigious "Blue Ribbon School" Award presented to the school officials in Washington D.C. Only a handful of schools are given this award every year. The BBE High School

Waiting for the Parade

is in Belgrade which is 7 miles East of Brooten on Hwy. 55.

Brooten , a quiet town, offers housing at affordable prices for families and is a good place to locate a business. The workforce in this area is second to none when it comes to good work ethics. Bringing a business to Brooten there is an opportunity to join the Commercial Club that stays involved and contributes to the community in many ways. In Brooten you can KNOW your neighbors. You may work with them, enjoy pie & coffee with them or some sweets from the local bakery.

Brooten also is home to a modern airport, with a newly paved 3500' runway and a new arrival/departure building for your business and pleasure flying needs. Other fun things to do here are golfing, bowling, two parks in

Sports Activities at City Park

the city limits, tennis courts, sports

activities, summer recreation program, pie & coffee, and a retreat

center. Come for the day and enjoy a meal at one of our local eateries.

The local newspaper, The Bonanza Valley Voice, will keep you up to speed with all that goes on. Bonanza Valley Days are held the week-end after the 4th of July and they have a great small town parade with three days of activities loaded with fun.

Stearns County, MN


Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Stearns County, MN page.

Veterans of Stearns County, MN


Veterans come from many walks of life and whether a veteran has severed two decades ago or two days ago, they have made our freedoms possible. Below you will find stories about many who have served. If you would like to nominate a veteran to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!