The filing period for candidates seeking seats on the Ortonville School Board, Ortonville City Council and local township and municipal offices closed Tuesday, July 28. The General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3.

ORTONVILLE — Matt Fellows officially began his new role as Athletic Director for the Ortonville School District on Aug. 3.

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.

Brian Baerwaldt, 65, of Willmar, died Thursday, April 9 at Appleton Area Health in Appleton. Brian wished for something a little less traditional – “A Life of Brian” celebration will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 29, at Carrie’s Chapel - Bethesda Grand in Willmar, with visitation one hour prior. There will also be a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Friday, May 15, at Lakeside Park in Ortonville, followed by a graveside service at Mound Cemetery in Ortonville. Guests are en

Steven Sanasack, age 49, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

On Sunday, April 26th, 2026, Don Wentworth “hiked his final mountain trail, through meadows, beside streams, surrounded by the beauty, and embraced with the peacefulness of his outdoor world”. After a full active life for eighty-two years, he succumbed to a short illness. His entire family was with him during his last days.

Patricia "Patti" Stangeland, 76, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Fairway View in Ortonville.

The Zahrbock Funeral Home announces the death of 79-year-old Stan Krogsrud of Ortonville, Minnesota who passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Sanford hospital in Fargo, ND

Colette Sparby, 77, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville. Colette was an adored grandmother, mother, sister, aunt and so much more.

Gordon Lindquist, age 80, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Fairway View Neighborhoods.