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OHS Veterans Day Program to be held on November 11
In honor of our Veterans and their families, the Ortonville School is holding their 24th Annual Veterans Day Program Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The program is intended to be fully open to the public, students in James Knoll Elementary, and Ortonville High School. CSM (R) Joe Eustice will serve as emcee for the program. OHS students will present a Tribute to Veterans of All Wars. One student from each grade will be presenting plaques of all
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Minnesota firearms deer season opens this Saturday
Many deer hunters look forward to the firearms opener every year for the anticipation of being out at dawn to watch for a flick of the tail or listen for a slight crunch of leaves, but also the traditional and rich memories that come from spending time with friends and family together outdoors. More than 400,000 Minnesota hunters are expected to participate in the 2026 firearms deer season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 7. Ahead of the season, the Minnesota Department of Natural
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Anderson Wins Section XC Title, Heads to State
Border West sophomore Karissa Anderson captured the Section 6A girls cross country championship Thursday, Oct. 29, at Vintage Golf Course in Staples, earning a trip to the Minnesota Class A State Cross Country Meet.
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Big Stone County Cancer Support Group
The Big Stone County Cancer Support Group will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, November 10, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Clinton Memorial Building. All members are encouraged to attend, and new members are always welcome. The support group has helped many people over the past two decades. Please consider becoming a part of it!
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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
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
The Ortonville Independent
Sep 25
School Board shares information on Nov. 3 referendum questions
By the Ortonville Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Kristopher Evje The Ortonville Public School Board is sharing information with residents about two referendum questions that will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. The questions address different areas of District funding and are intended to support the District’s ongoing operational, programming, technology, safety and capital needs. This referendum is not related to the recent unsuccessful building bon
The Ortonville Independent
Sep 25
Fun for all this weekend during 87th Annual Cornfest
BRAXEN BLAKE, son of Riley and Tayler Blake enjoyed his ear of corn during last year's Cornfest corn feed. Blake and his family will be present again this year for another corn feed. He welcomes everyone to join him at Cornfest this weekend Aug. 21-23, 2026. The Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 87th Annual Cornfest this weekend, Aug. 21-23, with a full slate of events for the whole family. All events will be held at Lakeside Park unless otherwise noted. Fr
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21
Health Care Board approves Home Health Care Closure
ORTONVILLE — Ortonville Area Health Services will begin a four to six month transition period to help Home Health clients, families and caregivers move services to other qualified providers in the region following action taken by the Ortonville Area Health Services Health Care Board on Monday, July 28.
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 3
A terrific production of "Shrek, the Musical" by OHS
A TERRIFIC PRODUCTION OF “SHREK, THE MUSICAL” was performed by the OHS Drama Department on Friday, April 10 and Sunday, April 12.
Clarissa
Apr 22
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