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Budget Error Raises Concern

Budget Error Raises Concern

At the Britton City council meeting on Monday night, a concerning accounting error was discussed. Finance Officer Jennifer Athey pointed out an error in the spreadsheet used to create the city budget. The amount of taxes requested from the county, approximately $534,000, was added to the city’s estimated appropriations twice. The error had not been detected by the auditing firm either. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Veblen Rallies Around Old School Building

Veblen Rallies Around Old School Building

We are all familiar with the plight of small towns. People moving away, businesses closing and schools co-oping with the bigger next town over. It is difficult to fight that trend, but as a local community is discovering, it is not impossible. Several passionate people in Veblen are putting their blood, sweat and tears into keeping an iconic building not only standing, but useful and vibrant. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Storybook Land Theatre Travels Area, Entertains

Storybook Land Theatre Travels Area, Entertains

Aberdeen’s Storybook Land Theatre (SBLT) has been hitting the road this summer, bringing music, laughter, and live theater to Journal Country. Audiences of all ages have enjoyed free performances of the play “The Perfect Dog,” plus live concerts. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Mundt Named 4-H Rodeo Jr. Ambassador

Mundt Named 4-H Rodeo Jr. Ambassador

Lily Mundt of Britton was recently crowned the Glacial Lakes 4H Rodeo Jr. Ambassador. Lily received the honor before the 4-H rodeo performance in Sisseton two weeks ago. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

County 4-Hers Shine Last Week

County 4-Hers Shine Last Week

Last week, Marshall County 4-H members participated in their biggest event of the year: Achievement Days. Events took place Tuesday through Thursday. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Courthouse Bond Vote Passes

Courthouse Bond Vote Passes

On Tuesday, Marshall County voters went to the polls to decide whether to adopt a $5 million bond for renovations and repairs to the Courthouse and the construction of a new law enforcement center. By a wide margin, the voters decided to pass the bond. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

Harvest Days Fun

Harvest Days Fun

Britton’s 24th Annual Harvest Days was a success again this year. A rainy day Saturday didn’t even put too much of a damper on the fun. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM

‘It’s a Tough Gig:’ Noem’s ‘Demanding’ Style Sparks Staff Turnover, Turmoil

‘It’s a Tough Gig:’ Noem’s ‘Demanding’ Style Sparks Staff Turnover, Turmoil

08/02/2023 07:19 PM

HARVEST DAYS THIS WEEKEND

HARVEST DAYS THIS WEEKEND

08/02/2023 03:23 PM

Local Cowboys Travel To National Hereford Show

Local Cowboys Travel To National Hereford Show

Tru and Tuf Hagen are true cowboys and look to be shaping up into great cattlemen. The brothers from rural Lake City are both members of the South Dakota Junior Hereford Association. They recently had a big adventure when they traveled to Madison, Wisconsin July 8th through the 14th for the Junior National Show. 08/02/2023 12:00 AM

Lang’s Harvest Days Legacy Lives On

Lang’s Harvest Days Legacy Lives On

This weekend will be full of Harvest Days fun in Britton and good times will no doubt be had by all. However, one event may be a little bittersweet for some- the family and many friends of Joe Lang. This year’s Harvest Days theme “Backyard BBQ in Memory of Joe Lang” is dedicated to that very man. Ahead of the festival, it is worthwhile to take some time to appreciate Joe’s contributions to the event. 08/02/2023 12:00 AM

Courthouse Bond Election on Tuesday

Courthouse Bond Election on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Marshall County voters will go to the polls to decide whether to adopt a $5 million bond for renovations to the courthouse plus the addition of a law enforcement center.  08/02/2023 12:00 AM

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