From left, Evan Ogren, Trey Jensen, James Erickson, Kade Larson, Alyssa Olson, Tate Jensen, Brent Ogren, Joshua Punt, Zachary Punt, Amber Ogren, Chase Larson, Ryan Punt, and Brian Anderson help with Langford’s recycling trailer. All of these kids, except Evan…
Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced on Thursday that the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved a $4 million funding package to Britton for wastewater collection system improvements.
Esther Patterson’s life philosophy is pretty simple.
“Just keep going,” said the long-time Britton resident, who will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Sunday. “There’s no secret. I’ve had my ups and downs, but I wouldn’t change anything. You can’t go back.”
The facility would be used for 4-H activities, but would also be available for other community uses.
Marshall County Director of Equalization Shannon Lee wants to give area landowners a heads up.
When the county’s tax assessment notices are mailed out March 1, ag landowners will see an average increase ranging from 5-25 percent depending on the individual parcel.
A decade-old dispute that centers on whether sportsmen should have access to flooded private land was the center of discussion at a legislative cracker barrel held at the Fun After Fifty Senior Center in Britton on Feb. 23.
District 1 Senator Jason Frerichs and Representative Dennis Feickert discussed the “non-meandering water” bill that was introduced this year, and several area residents in attendance offered opinions on the issue.
A land auction held last week Wednesday has been the “talk of the town” in the Britton area.
A total of 1,852 acres of land owned by the late Bill Kadoun of Britton brought a total of $10.3 million and smashed previous records in the county for dollars paid per acre.
Making your dreams come true.
That’s what Mae Olson’s life is all about, and turning 100 is just another step in her life-long goal of accomplishments for herself and thousands of others whose lives she has touched.
On Sunday, Mae Aves Olson will be 100 and her family plans to celebrate with her from 2-3 p.m. at Wheatcrest Hills. Friends and relatives are invited to join the celebration.
Autumn Deutsch of Britton was chosen as South Dakota’s representative to the opening of the World War II Museum in New Orleans on Jan. 12.
A grant for a housing needs survey in Britton has been approved by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA).