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Concerns Over Worker Housing

April came in with showers......... of snow. Another week, another blizzard. Last Tuesday added another several inches of snow to our area’s total. Doug Oelkers’ Records recorded 8.3 inches in the Britton area. Temperatures hovered around zero overnight for a couple nights before they began to steadily climb in the last few days. Temps in the 50’s however, have led to some fast melting. This photo was taken by Kevin Koop on the north side of Britton after a recent snow storm.

Concerns Over Worker Housing

At Monday night’s Britton City Council meeting, Tom and Jamie Moeckly spoke at the meeting regarding the old Norstar Credit Union building which they live near. The building has been purchased by Clear Lake Investments to reportedly be modified into housing for foreign H2 Visa workers. Truss Pros and Precision Wall in Britton have made use of these workers for a number of years.

His Three-Time Cancer Fight

In January, Jason Tonsfeldt, Britton, was diagnosed with cancer for the third time. Tonsfeldt is pictured a couple years ago with his new son Joseph.

His Three-Time Cancer Fight

In 2021, after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time, Tonsfeldt underwent surgery on his neck to remove a cancerous spot in addition to a sentinel lymph node. He was left with a sizable scar from the procedure.

His Three-Time Cancer Fight

His Three-Time Cancer Fight

Jason Tonsfeldt got attacked by a bear and now has a huge scar on his neck. Or at least that is what he and his family jokes happened to him to find some humor in a tough situation. In reality, Jason’s scar was the result of doctors removing lymph nodes from his neck following a cancer diagnosis in 2021. This was not the first time he was diagnosed with cancer, nor would it be the last. Tonsfeldt is again fighting cancer currently. He and his wife, Ali, shared the journey Jason’s cancer has taken their family on.

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Marshall County Healthcare Center in Britton now offers 3D mammography. The better technology allows for more detailed imagery of the breast and helps detect 40% more cancers. The equipment used is like that pictured. Appointments for 3D mammograms are booking fast, but there are times in May available. Call the hospital at 605-448-2253 to set up an appointment.

New 3D Mammography Technology At MCHC

Mayo Clinic recommends that by age 40, women should start having yearly mammograms. According to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of death among women in South Dakota. Locally, in the battle against breast cancer, a stateof- the-art tool is now available. The Marshall County Healthcare Center is now offering 3D mammography.

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Marshall County Journal

PO Box 69, Britton, SD 57430
Phone: (605) 448-2281