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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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Lily Streich working as 4-H Summer Intern in BSC
Lily Streich of Marietta will be the 4-H Summer Intern, working out of the Big Stone County Extension Office in Ortonville.
The Ortonville Independent
Jun 26


Council members approve goat grazing at Nielson Park
The Ortonville City Council met for their first meeting of the month on Monday, May 4 in the Library Media Center.
The Ortonville Independent
May 15


County Historical Society Logo Contest submissions
Calling all artists and community members! The Big Stone County Historical Society is seeking a new logo, and invites the public to submit their creative ideas. The winning design will receive an exclusive “I Saw The Rock” shirt.
The Ortonville Independent
May 11


SDDOT conducts open house on Highway 12 Bridge Project
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) hosted an informal open house at the Big Stone Community Center on Monday, April 20, for an estimated $9 million bridge structure replacement and grading project on Highway 12 over the Whetstone Diversion Channel in Big Stone City. The event featured a project presentation and the opportunity for members of the public to have one-on-one discussions with SDDOT design staff.
Clarissa
May 11


Ortonville's Newly Joined Firefighters
Ortonville's Newly Joined Firefighters are Mason Kuechenmeister, left, and Rayver Sherod. They recently completed a rigorous course and passed a test to officially be a part of the Ortonville Fire Department.
The Ortonville Independent
May 11


Vern Peterson welcomed as new Ortonville Postmaster
Vern Peterson, who had been employed with the Morris Post Office, began his new duties as Ortonville Postmaster on March 21.
The Ortonville Independent
Apr 22


Council declines purchase of Armory, Vehicle Compound
The Ortonville city council met for their first meeting of the month on Monday, April 6 in the Library Media Center. Council members Matt Karels and Cory Stattelman were absent from the meeting.
The Ortonville Independent
Apr 22
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