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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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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


BSCB approves County Ag Inspector; County Recorder
The Big Stone County Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all commissioners present.
The Ortonville Independent
May 15


Trojan Trap Shooting Team in First Place after week three
The Ortonville High School Spring Trap Shooting team is in first place after the third week of competition. The Trojans compete in Class 3A, Conference 1. Standings and results are shown below after week three.
The Ortonville Independent
May 15


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
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