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2012 was second driest in 25 years

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.

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.

Horton, Inc. chairman of the board Hugh Schilling, presented special Horton neckties to three Britton men who helped bring the manufacturer to Britton 38 years ago. From left to right are Bryce Thoelke, Frank Farrar, Schilling, and Don Franzen. Britton Journal photo

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.

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.

Veblen Public Library

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.

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…