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James Avery Larson died June 23, 2023, at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, Iowa, after a brief illness. The third of eight children, Jim was born on January 1, 1936, in Britton, South Dakota. As a child, he was a regular patron at the Britton Public Library, where he cultivated a love of reading and studying word origins that stayed with him throughout his life. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

BETTY LOU BRASH-ALLSHOUSE

Betty Lou Brash-Allshouse was born on September 15, 1940 to Percy and Mabel (Mundt) Smart in Kidder, South Dakota. She grew up in the Britton/Kidder area. Betty went to school in Kidder but spent her final year in Britton. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

U12 Nine Tunes Up For State

Picks Up Six Victories In Past Week In Dominant Fashion 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Britton Swimmers Host Meet Saturday

Britton Swimmers Host Meet Saturday 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Rollercoaster Of Moisture, Nice-Looking Crops

After a near record-breaking snowfall this past winter, the spring looked a little uncertain for planting. Follow that up with some very dry and hot conditions in the next couple of months, and it seems like the extreme swings would lead to headaches and worry for producers in northeast South Dakota and beyond. Luckily, Mother Nature pulled through again with recent rains and local experts agree that crops are looking pretty promising as we pass the Fourth of July. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

Local Man Recalls Gettysburg Trip

Editor’s Note: Even as we celebrate our independence this week, the country also recently marked another significant anniversary in American history: the 160th anniversary of the famous Battle of Gettysburg. It was also the ten-year anniversary of a special trip to the battle site by David Christenson of Britton. Below, Christenson shares what led him to that fateful site and the journal entries he wrote during his emotional trip. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

The Trip Of A Lifetime

Langford Area Students Travel to D.C. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM

County Promoting Courthouse Bond

Marshall County’s efforts to engage voters in the upcoming courthouse bond election are now well underway. An informational pamphlet was mailed to everyone in the county last week, and early this week, five public meetings were held in various towns around the county. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

James Regional Principal Of Year

A local educator was recently recognized on a state level at the annual professional development conference put on by the South Dakota Elementary Principals’ Association and the SD Association of Secondary School Principals. Britton-Hecla’s Carrie James was named the Region 4 High School Principal of the Year. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Local Catholic Churches Set To Reorganize Soon

As originally reported in the Reporter and Farmer Additional reporting by the Marshall County Journal Starting right after the July 4th holiday, a major reorganization of Catholic parishes will occur within the Diocese of Sioux Falls. This will have a major impact on houses of worship throughout northeastern South Dakota, including in Britton and Eden, though less immediate effect in the next several months. The ultimate goal is to provide stability over the next decade. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Owen Hall of Fame Auctioneer

Owing to a career in the auction business that spans 45 plus years, Britton native Randy Owen, was recently inducted into the South Dakota Auctioneer’s Hall of Fame. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

U12 Nine Third In Tourney

The Britton U12 baseball squad picked up five wins in seven starts that included a nohitter and a third place tournament finish during the past week. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

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Poll: TRUMP FIGHTS FOR HIS BIRTHDAY President Donald Trump recently hosted a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House South Lawn as part of a celebration tied to his 80th birthday and the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. Some people view it as no different than other entertainers and performers who have appeared at White House events under various presidents. Others believe a professional fighting event was not an appropriate use of the White House grounds. What do you think?

I have no problem with it. Presidents have hosted many types of entertainers and public events at the White House.

It was unusual, but fine.

I think it was inappropriate to hold a UFC event at the White House.

Not sure/no opinion

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