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Local Election Results Reported for CGB Area
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, with all precincts reporting in local races. CGB School Board: Scott Mahoney (760), Nicole Fuhrman (732), Nicole Homan (720) and Kelsey Holtz (680) won the four open seats. Jodi Morrill received 637 votes. Theresa Diekmann received 925 votes in the special election.
23 hours ago


Ortonville Elects Three School Board Members, Rejects Two Referendum Questions
Voters came in full force for the General Election held Tuesday, Nov. 3, electing three new members to the Ortonville School Board and voting down two school referendum questions. In the Ortonville School Board election, Alicia Radermacher received 862 votes; Andy Strei had 682; Emily Sigler, 591; Meggan Karels, 448; Craig Danielson, 442; Travis Jorgenson, 420; Kathryn Melton, 324; Connie Rausch-Jurgens, 229; and Karley Teske, 225. Radermacher, Strei and Sigler will take the
23 hours ago


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.
3 days ago


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
The Ortonville Independent


Trojans vs. Ashby Arrows, May 8
Trojan Center Fielder Chase Lovegren swings and hits a two-run home run in their game against the Ashby Arrows on Friday, May 8 in Ashby. The Trojans lost the game, 6-4.
The Ortonville Independent
May 15


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


BSCB approves 2025 audit; AIS Delegation Agreement
The Big Stone County Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all commissioners present.
The Ortonville Independent
May 11


Lady Trojans drop games to MACCRAY, Dawson-Boyd
TROJAN OUTFIELDER EMMA EASTMAN slides safely into home plate in their game against the MACCRAY Wolverines on Tuesday, April 28 at Trojan Field. The Trojans lost both games of the doubleheader.
The Ortonville Independent
May 11


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


Alice Clarinda Stolpman
The Zahrbock Funeral Home announces the death of 100-year-old Alice Stolpman of Dawson who passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Dawson.
The Ortonville Independent
Apr 22


BSCB approves dilapidated buildings in Graceville
The Big Stone County Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all commissioners present.
The Ortonville Independent
Apr 22
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