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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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Arlen “Red” LaCombe
Arlen Edward LaCombe was born on January 24, 1930, at the family farm home near Big Stone City, SD. He was the son of Walter and Olive (Jacobs) LaCombe, and affectionately nicknamed, Red. He attended country school until his family moved to a farm near Ortonville, MN, and then attended Ortonville High School, graduating with the Class of 1948. Red farmed with his father. He was united in marriage with Ardell Bernette Agre on November 8, 1953, in Montevideo, MN. They were bl
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21
Phyllis Ann (Melland) Seiler
Phyllis Ann (Melland) Seiler was born May 23, 1937, to Russell and Gunvor (Wichman) Melland of Jamestown, North Dakota. Phyllis graduated high school in 1955 and attended Concordia College for a year. On February 1, 1958, she married the love of her life, Raymon Seiler. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, hard work and fun. Prior to marriage, Phyllis worked as a dental assistant and as an aide on the maternity ward in Jamestown. Once married, she was bl
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21
Janet "Jan" Elaine Nelson
Janet "Jan" Elaine Nelson, age 89, of Glenwood, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Glenwood Retirement Village under the care of hospice following a lengthy illness. A memorial service celebrating Janet and her late husband David will be held on Saturday, August 22, at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton with Pastor James Rach officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Clinton Ceme
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21
Galen Gottschalk
Galen Gottschalk, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. In respecting Galen’s wishes, cremation will take place, and a private family ceremony will be held at a later date to honor his life and legacy. Galen Keith Gottschalk was born in McPherson, KS, on December 5, 1940, to Freddie and Elvira (Gillberg) Gottschalk. He was raised in Lindsborg, KS, and graduated from Lindsborg High School. In 1958, Galen enlisted
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21
It’s back to school for Ortonville students Aug. 27
As families wrap up summer plans and gather up school supplies, backpacks, and schedules, another school year is nearly here. Staff will return to Ortonville School for Back-to-School Week beginning Aug. 24, with students returning for the first day of classes on Thursday, Aug. 27. There is always excitement that comes with a new school year. New teachers. New classes. New activities. A clean building and fresh start. Back-to-School Week
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21
Verheul sets National Archery record, NFFA Championships
Local young archer earns place in national record books after years of practice, discipline and competition. Martin Verheul of Ortonville, son of Todd and Sara Verheul, has earned a place in the national record books after an outstanding performance at the 2026 National Field Archery Association National Outdoor Field Championships in Yankton, SD. Verheul recorded a score of 525 points in the Hunter Round, establishing a new NFAA national record in the Young Adult Male Bowh
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21
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
Border West Fishing Team Wraps Up Another Successful Season
The coach reported that the fishing team had another amazing year. The team finished their competitive fishing season with the Heart O’ Lakes Championship event, and they chose Big Stone Lake as the location to fish. Fishing hours were from 7:30 a.m. to noon. This created a very tight window to arrive in Battle Lake by 2 p.m., a risk worth taking to allow them more practice time on home water.
The Northern Star
Aug 13
Clinton Ball Field, Saturday Aug. 8
CLINTON BASEBALL FIELD WAS busy last Sunday, Aug. 9 with the amateur town ball tournament in full swing. Clinton field hosted three games on Sunday including the following stats: Dumont beat Clinton 7-3, Morris beat Madison 6-3, and Dawson beat Rosen 4-2. This coming Saturday, Aug. 15 Appleton field will host Morris against Dumont will play the winner of that game, on Sunday, Aug. 16 in Rosen for the championship.
The Northern Star
Aug 13
MSHSL Board of Directors makes decisions for 2026-2027 school year
A new venue for the Girls and Boys Cross Country State Meets, a schedule adjustment for the Girls and Boys Basketball State Tournaments and continued dues credits to Member Schools were among the formal decisions made on Tuesday, Aug. 4, when the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors met for the first of six in-person meetings during the 2026-2027 School Year.
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 13
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