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Ortonville Elects Three School Board Members, Rejects Two Referendum Questions
Voters came in full force for the General Election held Tuesday, Nov. 3, electing three new members to the Ortonville School Board and voting down two school referendum questions. In the Ortonville School Board election, Alicia Radermacher received 862 votes; Andy Strei had 682; Emily Sigler, 591; Meggan Karels, 448; Craig Danielson, 442; Travis Jorgenson, 420; Kathryn Melton, 324; Connie Rausch-Jurgens, 229; and Karley Teske, 225. Radermacher, Strei and Sigler will take the
Nov 4
Local Election Results Reported for CGB Area
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, with all precincts reporting in local races. CGB School Board: Scott Mahoney (760), Nicole Fuhrman (732), Nicole Homan (720) and Kelsey Holtz (680) won the four open seats. Jodi Morrill received 637 votes. Theresa Diekmann received 925 votes in the special election.
Nov 4
OHS Veterans Day Program to be held on November 11
In honor of our Veterans and their families, the Ortonville School is holding their 24th Annual Veterans Day Program Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The program is intended to be fully open to the public, students in James Knoll Elementary, and Ortonville High School. CSM (R) Joe Eustice will serve as emcee for the program. OHS students will present a Tribute to Veterans of All Wars. One student from each grade will be presenting plaques of all
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Minnesota firearms deer season opens this Saturday
Many deer hunters look forward to the firearms opener every year for the anticipation of being out at dawn to watch for a flick of the tail or listen for a slight crunch of leaves, but also the traditional and rich memories that come from spending time with friends and family together outdoors. More than 400,000 Minnesota hunters are expected to participate in the 2026 firearms deer season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 7. Ahead of the season, the Minnesota Department of Natural
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Minnesota firearms deer season opens this Saturday
Many deer hunters look forward to the firearms opener every year for the anticipation of being out at dawn to watch for a flick of the tail or listen for a slight crunch of leaves, but also the traditional and rich memories that come from spending time with friends and family together outdoors. More than 400,000 Minnesota hunters are expected to participate in the 2026 firearms deer season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 7. Ahead of the season, the Minnesota Department of Natural
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Anderson Wins Section XC Title, Heads to State
Border West sophomore Karissa Anderson captured the Section 6A girls cross country championship Thursday, Oct. 29, at Vintage Golf Course in Staples, earning a trip to the Minnesota Class A State Cross Country Meet.
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obituaries
Michael “Ozzy” Oslund
Michael “Ozzy” Oslund, age 44, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD. Pastor Steve Biswell will officiate. Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Michael “Ozzy” Gene Oslund was born on April 14, 1982, in Ortonville, Minnesota, to Gene Oslund and
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James "Jim" Scheff
James "Jim" Scheff, 86, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will be held at Mound Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed, recorded, and viewable at www.mundwilerfuneralhome.net. James “Jim” Richard Sch
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Letters to the editor
Letter: Becky Parker Ortonville
8-25-26 Dear Editor, Why Social Security Matters The Social Security Act of 1935 was created to provide insurance against old age, death, and disability. For 90 years, it has helped protect Americans and was originally passed with strong bipartisan support.
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