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Volleyball Bucs improve to6-0 with win over Underwood
The Border West Buccaneers improved their regular-season record to 6-0 with a four-set victory over Underwood on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Underwood. The Buccaneers won 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 25-18. Border West took control early, winning each of the first two sets by identical 25-20 scores. Underwood answered with a 25-16 win in the third before the Buccaneers responded with a 25-18 victory in the fourth to close out the match. “We had an awesome game in Underwood,” Border West
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Undefeated Border West tops Hillcrest Lutheran, 28-6
The Border West Buccaneers improved their regular-season record to 4-0 with a 28-6 victory over Hillcrest Lutheran Academy on Friday, Sept. 25, in Fergus Falls. The Buccaneers remain undefeated this season with wins over Stephen-Argyle Central, Hancock, Clearbrook-Gonvick and Hillcrest Lutheran. Border West built a 28-0 lead through three quarters and finished with 427 yards of total offense while holding Hillcrest Lutheran to 115. Border West struck first when quarterback
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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
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CGB Homecoming Coronation Is Sunday Evening, Sept. 27
Photo by Brooklyn Mahoney | Northern Star CGB HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK 2026 kicks off on Sunday night with the King and Queen Coronation beginning at 7 p.m. at CGB High School in Graceville. Coronation is open to the public, and all are welcome. Senior King and Queen candidates are pictured above, front l. to right: Sophie Fuhrman, Natalie Radosevich,
6 days ago
Volleyball Bucs improve to6-0 with win over Underwood
The Border West Buccaneers improved their regular-season record to 6-0 with a four-set victory over Underwood on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Underwood. The Buccaneers won 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 25-18. Border West took control early, winning each of the first two sets by identical 25-20 scores. Underwood answered with a 25-16 win in the third before the Buccaneers responded with a 25-18 victory in the fourth to close out the match. “We had an awesome game in Underwood,” Border West
The Northern Star
2 hours ago
Undefeated Border West tops Hillcrest Lutheran, 28-6
The Border West Buccaneers improved their regular-season record to 4-0 with a 28-6 victory over Hillcrest Lutheran Academy on Friday, Sept. 25, in Fergus Falls. The Buccaneers remain undefeated this season with wins over Stephen-Argyle Central, Hancock, Clearbrook-Gonvick and Hillcrest Lutheran. Border West built a 28-0 lead through three quarters and finished with 427 yards of total offense while holding Hillcrest Lutheran to 115. Border West struck first when quarterback
The Northern Star
2 hours ago
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
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CGB Homecoming Coronation Is Sunday Evening, Sept. 27
Photo by Brooklyn Mahoney | Northern Star CGB HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK 2026 kicks off on Sunday night with the King and Queen Coronation beginning at 7 p.m. at CGB High School in Graceville. Coronation is open to the public, and all are welcome. Senior King and Queen candidates are pictured above, front l. to right: Sophie Fuhrman, Natalie Radosevich,
The Northern Star
6 days ago
Prioritize safety as archery deer, small game seasons begin
With archery deer and small-game hunting seasons underway, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages all hunters to prioritize their safety and that of others in the field. Each year, hunters are injured, or worse, in falls from tree stands or hunting incidents involving firearms. “Hunting season is a time of year that many people look forward to and our goal is that every hunter who heads afield makes it home safely,” said Capt. Jon Paurus, education program
The Northern Star
6 days ago
Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, CGB Board
Photo by Clarissa Blake | Northern Star CGB SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ARE RECOGNIZED in honor of National School Board Recognition Month and during the open house ceremony held for the official opening of the new CGB school Monday, Sept. 21. Pictured from left are Superintendent Brad Kelvington; board members Scott Mahoney, chair; Theresa Diekmann, director;
The Northern Star
6 days ago
Border West Picks Up Four Wins During Busy Week
Photo by Zoey Wilson | Northern Star OAKLEE MARTINEK DIVES FOR THE BALL during the Border West Buccaneers’ match against Rothsay on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The sophomore recorded 10 digs, four kills and two aces to help the Buccaneers earn a 3-0 victory.
The Northern Star
6 days ago
BSCB approves 2027 Levy; sets Dec. 1 for TNT Meeting
The Big Stone County Board met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all County Commissioners present for the meeting.
The Ortonville Independent
6 days ago
BSCB approves adopting interim Data Center Moratorium
The Big Stone County Board met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville. Commissioner Zimmel was absent from the meeting. Board members approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from their regular meeting on Aug. 4. 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 address
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 26
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
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