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Bonnie Pearson Layton
Bonnie Pearson Layton was boron February 13, 1945, to Harold and Dorothy Pearson. As a young child, Bonnie moved with her parents to Ortonville, MN, where they had charge of The Ortonville Greenhouse. The family grew by two when Al and Dori were adopted, giving Bonnie a brother and a sister.
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County Board approves clinical services with Woodland Centers
The Big Stone County Board met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all County Commissioners present for the meeting. Board members approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from their regular meeting on Oct. 6. They also authorized payment of bills. During committee reports, board members discussed information from recent meetings. Following committee reports, the Big Stone County Board received updates and
Oct 27


Ortonville council approves 2027 contract with UMVRDC
The Ortonville City Council met for their second meeting of the month on Monday, Oct. 19 at the Library Media Center will all members present. The meeting was brief as council member approved an Amendment of Lease of the Ortonville Community Center between the City of Ortonville and State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, acting for the benefit of the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services. The lease covers approximately 1,500 square feet of offic
Oct 27


Marlton “Bud” DeNeui
Marlton "Bud" DeNeui, 101, of Ortonville, MN, and formerly of Clinton, MN, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Fairway View in Ortonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity-Mount Olive Lutheran Church 2.5 miles north of Johnson, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Reverend Donald Main will officiate the service. We will depart from the church at 1:00 p.m. for burial at Clinton City Ce
Oct 27
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Ortonville council approves 2027 contract with UMVRDC
The Ortonville City Council met for their second meeting of the month on Monday, Oct. 19 at the Library Media Center will all members present. The meeting was brief as council member approved an Amendment of Lease of the Ortonville Community Center between the City of Ortonville and State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, acting for the benefit of the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services. The lease covers approximately 1,500 square feet of offic
The Ortonville Independent
Oct 27


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
The Northern Star
Oct 22


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
The Ortonville Independent
Oct 22


Ortonville man, identified, found dead in cornfield east of town on Oct. 19
2nd Update 10/27/26 10:30 AM -- A deceased individual was discovered in a cornfield just east of Ortonville along Highway 12 on Monday evening, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. The deceased has been identified as Gerrick Maus, 42, of Ortonville. Maus was located approximately one‑quarter mile northeast of the area where he was last seen by law enforcement. It is believed that the last known sighting of Maus occurred on Oct. 1, 2026, after he fled on foot from law enforcement near the Or
The Ortonville Independent
Oct 21


Clinton, Ortonville and the County Seat Controversy
It Happened Here, By Judy Beckman This is a series of local stories from the past that come from your questions. The Northern Star gets inquiries from incidents that took place, but without many details, or they know only some of the story. Our part will be to research the newspaper files to get the “rest of the story.” The question posed to us this week was, “What’s the real story about Clinton stealing the courthouse records from Ortonville?” Our immediate response was
Judy Beckman
Oct 14


BSC Pheasants Forever Chapter selected for Upland Caucus
In 2026-2027, Pheasants Forever (PF) is excited to invite one chapter from each of Pheasants Forever’s 26 regions to serve as a member of the second annual Upland Caucus, a group of the Habitat Organizations top Legislative Action Fund supporters and grassroots policy leaders, working together to advance policies that benefit upland wildlife, their habitats and the people who enjoy them. According to Big Stone County Pheasants Forever President, Kevin Seehafer, back in mid-J
The Ortonville Independent
Oct 14


Minnesota’s First Hutterite Colony Established Near Graceville in 1956
It Happened Here, By Judy Beckman Welcome to a new series of local stories from the past. These stories will come from your questions. This newspaper gets inquiries from readers asking for details about a story that happened maybe years ago. Often, they can’t remember just when the incident took place, nor any of the details. Or, they know only some of the story. Our part will be to research the newspaper files to get the “rest of the story.” In 1956, Minnesota’s first Hutt
Clarissa
Oct 1


CGB Homecoming Coronation Is Sunday Evening, Sept. 27
Photo by Brooklyn Mahoney | Northern Star CGB HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK 2026 kicks off on Sunday night with the King and Queen Coronation beginning at 7 p.m. at CGB High School in Graceville. Coronation is open to the public, and all are welcome. Senior King and Queen candidates are pictured above, front l. to right: Sophie Fuhrman, Natalie Radosevich,
The Northern Star
Sep 25


Prioritize safety as archery deer, small game seasons begin
With archery deer and small-game hunting seasons underway, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages all hunters to prioritize their safety and that of others in the field. Each year, hunters are injured, or worse, in falls from tree stands or hunting incidents involving firearms. “Hunting season is a time of year that many people look forward to and our goal is that every hunter who heads afield makes it home safely,” said Capt. Jon Paurus, education program
The Northern Star
Sep 25


Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, CGB Board
Photo by Clarissa Blake | Northern Star CGB SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ARE RECOGNIZED in honor of National School Board Recognition Month and during the open house ceremony held for the official opening of the new CGB school Monday, Sept. 21. Pictured from left are Superintendent Brad Kelvington; board members Scott Mahoney, chair; Theresa Diekmann, director;
The Northern Star
Sep 25
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