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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.
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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
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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.
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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
Council updated on current Street and Utility improvements
The Ortonville City Council met for their first meeting of the month on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the Library Media Center. Council members Cory Stattelman and Ashley Berger were absent from the meeting. Ben Vonada of Apex Engineering was present and gave an update of the 2026 Utility and Street improvements. “Work around the hospital is going well. The underground utilities are done on Center Street and a quarter of the utilities is done on Otto Avenue,” said Vonada. “They shoul
The Ortonville Independent
Sep 25
OHS Homecoming kicks off with Coronation Sept. 27
2026 OHS HOMECOMING ROYALTY are shown above. Queen candidates in front, left to right, are Sara Kirkeby, Alyssa Arndt, Brianna Nelson, Payten Haukos and Madilyn Sletten. King candidates in back are Sibrain Panama, Peyton Bauer, Jackson Hughes, Jonas Henrich and Bryson Karels. Homecoming Coronation is Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Admission is $2. Homecoming 2026 is next week and students and staff at OHS are preparing for a fun filled week of act
The Ortonville Independent
Sep 25
School Board shares information on Nov. 3 referendum questions
By the Ortonville Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Kristopher Evje The Ortonville Public School Board is sharing information with residents about two referendum questions that will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. The questions address different areas of District funding and are intended to support the District’s ongoing operational, programming, technology, safety and capital needs. This referendum is not related to the recent unsuccessful building bon
The Ortonville Independent
Sep 25
City of Ortonville receives MPFA funding for two projects
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) has announced $88.6 million in loans and grants for 12 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects in nine cities throughout the state. Investments will replace nearly 4,000 lead service lines in three cities, among other projects.
The Ortonville Independent
Sep 10
Miss Big Stone Lake Area Queens and Winning Essay
Heck's winning essay: Some places become special because of memories. Big Stone Lake Area is one of those places, a community filled with history, natural beauty, and people who care for one another. During holidays, celebrations, or even vacations, our town floods with curious eyes and eager hearts. Even the students who claimed to move far away from here, seem to always come back, but why? Its rich history, beautiful scenery, and close-knit community make Big Stone Area a
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 26
Council approves purchase of equipment for Fire Dept.
The Ortonville City Council met for their second meeting of the month on Monday, Aug. 17 in the Library Media Center. All council members were present for the meeting. Librarian Jason Frank on behalf of the Pioneerland board is requesting that Ortonville provide a three percent increase over the 2026 funding. For 2027 the budget request is $93,986. The increase will be spent on services, collection and programs to benefit your community, allow for hiring and retention of qu
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 26
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
School Board approves two Referendum meeting sessions
The Ortonville School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 24 in the Media Center. All board members were present for the meeting. The board accepted the following resignations: Kaitlyn Burdorf as Paraprofessional; Ben Johnson as Paraprofessional; Sara Fetters as Paraprofessional; Patty Pederson as Food Service employee; and Ashley Athey as Food Service employee.
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 26
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
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