According to North Star Energy records, a total of 16.82 inches of moisture was recorded in 2012. That was the second lowest moisture measurement in 25 years. Read More »
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Stephanie Judson is new South Dakota Community Foundation president
Stephanie Judson is the new president for the South Dakota Community Foundation, a public non-profit organization established in 1987. Earnings from approximately $140 million are available for distribution for non-profit, charitable and scholarship purposes. Read More »
Horton honored for its role in Britton’s development
Officials of Horton, Inc., and Britton community leaders got together on Oct. 19 to do a little reminiscing and to recognize the important role that the fan clutch manufacturing business has had on the city since it came to town 38 years ago. Read More »
During Britton’s day as capital, Gov. Daugaard addresses merit pay, state finances, railroad and sewer issues
Britton hosted South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, First Lady Linda Daugaard, and other state officials when the city was designated as the state’s Capital for a Day October 3. Read More »
Yes, it’s dry now, but water is still an issue: Meeting in Britton to address concerns
In response to concerns about water management in the state, South Dakota Farmers Union will host a meeting in Britton on Monday, Aug. 6, to address water problems. Read More »
About half of Hecla’s water not making it to customers
Hecla has a water mystery on its hands, and it’s getting costly. “If you look at what we’re billing and what we’re pumping, we are losing about half our water somewhere,” said Hecla Finance Officer Gayle Lloyd. Read More »
Old school giving town of Veblen a boost
It’s been informally named the Veblen Strip Mall, and the transformation of the former school building is indicative of the positive change happening in the small community in northeastern Marshall County. Read More »
Britton youth start their own garden business
Love garden produce but not the gardening? Then, Coteau Sunrise Farm has a summer bargain for you. Tom and Marcey Jones of Britton started their children on a new adventure last summer. Junior Tomi Lynn, freshman Blaze and eighth-grader Trey run a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business that they’ve named Coteau Sunrise Farm. It is a local food system in ... Read More »