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Tribe Asks For Recognition

Tribe Asks For Recognition

Leadership in the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (SWO) tribal government went before the South Dakota Interim State-Tribal Relations Committee June 26 in Pierre to advocate the state recognize the tribal boundaries and urge Congress to re-establish the reservation across District 1, including portions of Marshall County. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Many Hands Make Light Work

Many Hands Make Light Work

Ballfield Improvements Underway In Britton 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Rep. Johnson and Sen. Thune's Weekly Columns

Rep. Johnson and Sen. Thune's Weekly Columns

08/21/2023 04:10 PM

Next Steps For Courthouse

Next Steps For Courthouse

Various Marshall County officials participated in a virtual meeting Tuesday morning regarding next steps for the courthouse project. Last week, county voters passed a $5 million bond for renovations to the courthouse plus a new law enforcement center. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Another Good Dousing

Another Good Dousing

The weather Sunday developed into something that in recent months has been a rarity. An all-day rain shower for most of the area. It steadily rained from morning until well into the night. Much of the area reported around two inches of rain after the soaking. But some areas got substantially more than that. Folks around Clear Lake, Lake City, Eden and Langford measured around three inches. And weather reporters around Hillhead and Roslyn even recorded five or more inches. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

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

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