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OHS Homecoming kicks off with Coronation Sept. 27
2026 OHS HOMECOMING ROYALTY are shown above. Queen candidates in front, left to right, are Sara Kirkeby, Alyssa Arndt, Brianna Nelson, Payten Haukos and Madilyn Sletten. King candidates in back are Sibrain Panama, Peyton Bauer, Jackson Hughes, Jonas Henrich and Bryson Karels. Homecoming Coronation is Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Admission is $2. Homecoming 2026 is next week and students and staff at OHS are preparing for a fun filled week of act
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BSCB approves 2027 Levy; sets Dec. 1 for TNT Meeting
The Big Stone County Board met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all County Commissioners present for the meeting.
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the northern star
BSCB approves 2027 Levy; sets Dec. 1 for TNT Meeting
The Big Stone County Board met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all County Commissioners present for the meeting.
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Council updated on current Street and Utility improvements
The Ortonville City Council met for their first meeting of the month on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the Library Media Center. Council members Cory Stattelman and Ashley Berger were absent from the meeting. Ben Vonada of Apex Engineering was present and gave an update of the 2026 Utility and Street improvements. “Work around the hospital is going well. The underground utilities are done on Center Street and a quarter of the utilities is done on Otto Avenue,” said Vonada. “They shoul
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the Ortonville independent
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Strong second quarter leads Rothsay to win over Trojans
The Trojan football team traveled to Rothsay to battle the Tigers on their Homecoming game. Rothsay defeated the Trojans, 34-12. Rothsay scored first on a one yard run by sophomore running back Ryan Metzger with 6:14 remaining in the first quarter. The two point conversion was no good to give the Tigers a 6-0 lead.
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Dinnel grandson to play football for Air Force Academy
Playing college football is a dream for many athletes. Playing college football for a military academy is not only a dream for some, but a huge commitment not only for the individual, but for their family and country. Henry Hauge graduated in 2026 from Lakeville High School in the Twin Cities. His mother, Denise Hauge, is a 1992 graduate of Ortonville High School, and the daughter of Gary and Diane Dinnel, long-time residents of Ortonville who now reside in the Twin Cities.
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obituaries
Liane Rausch
Liane Rausch, age 71, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, with a prayer vigil and Rosary beginning at 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to
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Kenneth "Kenny" Skoog
Kenneth "Kenny" Skoog, 87, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Grace Home in Graceville. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Home in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Fr. Shawn Polman will officiate and burial will be at Graceville Consolidated Cemetery near Graceville.
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Letters to the editor
Letter: Becky Parker Ortonville
8-25-26 Dear Editor, Why Social Security Matters The Social Security Act of 1935 was created to provide insurance against old age, death, and disability. For 90 years, it has helped protect Americans and was originally passed with strong bipartisan support.
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