A young Minnesota star is in jeopardy of being voted off a nationally televised singing competition. But will votes from the Sioux Empire and beyond save her?

Originally from Alexandria, Minnesota, 14-year-old singer Brooklyn Marie (Brooklyn Ostlund) is hoping to keep her journey alive on NBC's The Voice. Tonight's episode will determine if Brooklyn moves on.

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The Voice (via YouTube)
The Voice (via YouTube)

What Happens Next for Brooklyn Marie on NBC's 'The Voice?'

NBC's The Voice just had one of the biggest eliminations in the history of the show. "Cut Week" gave us big performances from all singers on Teams Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, Queen Latifah, and country star Riley Green. Brooklyn Marie was fighting to keep her spot on Team Kelly last week by performing Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." It's a very difficult song to sing, but Brooklyn made it look easy.

It's clear that this 14-year-old Minnesota singer has a lot of talent. Coaches say her vocals showed "mastery" and power. As for her coach Kelly Clarkson, she's really proud of Brooklyn Marie and her boldness.

Because you're 14, you have this innocence to you that is so magical. That is hard not to just be drawn to. So congratulations, you did such a great job.

Unfortunately, Kelly Clarkson did not save Brooklyn to move on to the live shows. Instead America was left to vote for their favorite singer to save and move onto the live shows. Regardless of what happens, Brooklyn has nothing but "gratitude" for this experience and for her hometown of Alexandria.

See if Brooklyn Marie is going to the live shows on NBC's The Voice tonight Mondays at 8 PM CT.

The Voice (via YouTube)
The Voice (via YouTube)

120 Year Old Minnesota Bridge Still In Use And Freaking Amazing

Minnesota known as the land of 10,000 lakes has one of the most unique old bridges still in use today. The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth Minnesota is what they call a span-drive configuration movable lift bridge.

Gallery Credit: 121 Year Old Duluty Minnesota Lift Bridge-Canva.com

Gone But Not Forgotten - Iconic Sioux Falls: Whiffer's Sandwiches

The Merriam-Webster definition of iconic is "widely recognized and well-established." That would definitely describe Whiffer's Sandwiches which used to call North Minnesota Avenue home.

The gone but not forgotten sandwich shop was located in an old house at 1133 North Minnesota Avenue. It served sandwiches to Sioux Falls from November 1978 until the summer of 2020. 


Gallery Credit: Karla Brown

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