Tag: Britton Journal
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Marshall County 4-H Project Benefits Local Theater
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 and Brian, are Dakota Kids 4-H Club members. Photo courtesy Dakota Kids 4-H Club …
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Suicidal situations present challenges in rural communities
The need for good mental health care is clear, but rural communities often have few resources to provide it. Jail cells serve as temporary safe places for suicidal individuals, and many who respond to suicidal intentions say they feel inadequately trained to deal with such situations.
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Britton city council discusses multi-use facility
The facility would be used for 4-H activities, but would also be available for other community uses.
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Out-of-school-time programs succeed when they are connected to schools, local programs show
Many out-of-school-time programs have struggled in rural areas, but programs in Clark and Groton suggest that when these programs are run by schools, many of the problems can be avoided.
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12-12-12 is 90th birthday for energetic Britton woman
Numbers have always fascinated Althea Brown, so it’s not surprising she appreciates celebrating her 90th birthday on 12-12-12. Her full life has included two stints in Britton, where she now lives in her own home, a welcoming place for family and friends.
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Sending wind energy back east is one reason for proposed transmission line through northeastern S.D.
Utility companies are studying and taking comments on routes for a proposed transmission line that would run about 150 to 175 miles between proposed substations in Big Stone City, S.D., and Ellendale, N.D.
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Harvest roundup in Dakotafire region: Early, and surprisingly good
Harvest in several towns in the James River Valley is not only well under way, it’s nearly done in some parts of the region—and it’s just mid-October.
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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.
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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.
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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…