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BREAKING NEWS: Body Found in Cornfield East of Ortonville, Investigation Underway
Updated 10:40 AM -- A deceased individual was discovered in a cornfield just east of Ortonville along Highway 12 on Monday evening, Oct. 19. Shane Maas of Ortonville discovered the body while combining corn in the field. According to Maas, the individual appeared to have been deceased for some time. Maas said he was unable to determine whether the body was male or female and contacted authorities following the discovery. According to the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office, a
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Border West Remains Undefeated With 71-8 Win Over Ortonville
The Border West Buccaneers improved their season record to 7-0 with a commanding 71-8 victory over the Ortonville Trojans on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Wheaton. The Buccaneers totaled 533 yards of offense, including 347 rushing yards and 186 passing yards. Quarterback Owen Deal led the offensive attack, rushing for 126 yards and three touchdowns on just three carries. Deal also completed nine of 10 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. Border West wasted little time establishin
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Ortonville man injured in crash near Big Stone Power Plant
A 20-year-old Ortonville man, Owen Dorry, sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, Oct. 11, near the Big Stone Power Plant outside Big Stone City, SD. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Dorry was heading southbound on 484th Avenue in a Toyota Avalon when he failed to stop and navigate a turn at the T-intersection of 484th Avenue and County Road 4, by the Power Plant. The vehicle crossed the roadway, entered the ditch, and trave
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BREAKING NEWS: Body Found in Cornfield East of Ortonville, Investigation Underway
Updated 10:40 AM -- A deceased individual was discovered in a cornfield just east of Ortonville along Highway 12 on Monday evening, Oct. 19. Shane Maas of Ortonville discovered the body while combining corn in the field. According to Maas, the individual appeared to have been deceased for some time. Maas said he was unable to determine whether the body was male or female and contacted authorities following the discovery. According to the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office, a
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Border West Remains Undefeated With 71-8 Win Over Ortonville
The Border West Buccaneers improved their season record to 7-0 with a commanding 71-8 victory over the Ortonville Trojans on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Wheaton. The Buccaneers totaled 533 yards of offense, including 347 rushing yards and 186 passing yards. Quarterback Owen Deal led the offensive attack, rushing for 126 yards and three touchdowns on just three carries. Deal also completed nine of 10 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. Border West wasted little time establishin
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Bucs football remain undefeated, 36-12 win over Win-E-Mac
The Border West Buccaneers improved their season record to 6-0 with a 36-12 victory over Win-E-Mac on Friday, Oct. 9, in Erskine. The Buccaneers continued their undefeated season with a strong offensive performance, scoring five touchdowns while holding the Patriots to just two scores. Border West took control early, building a 22-6 halftime lead before adding 14 points in the second half to secure the victory. The Buccaneers opened the scoring with an 8-yard touchdown run
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obituaries
Benjamin “Benny” Basta
Benjamin “Benny” Basta, 85, Clinton, MN, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his home in Clinton. Graveside Services will be Saturday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Clinton City Cemetery. Please join us for dessert at the Clinton Memorial Building following the service. Benny was a man who measured his life not in accomplishments, but in relationships: the nieces and nephews that grew up with and chaperoned Benny and Dianna, the grandchildren who followed him aroun
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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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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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