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07/20/2025

TRAVELING AG EXHIBIT AT LOCAL MUSEUM
Prayer Rock Hosts “On the Farm Front: Agriculture during WWII”

The Marshall County Prayer Rock Museum in Britton is now showcasing “On the Farm Front: Agriculture during WWII,” a traveling exhibit from the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum. The display highlights how American farmers, ranchers, women, and children supported the war effort through increased crop production, labor innovation, and creative resource use. Artifacts include wartime ration cards, flour sack clothing, and milkweed pods used for life jackets—plus the featured “Victory Dress” made from a single flour sack ration. The exhibit runs weekends from 1–4 p.m. through August 31 and will be open during Harvest Days.

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Prayer Rock Hosts “On the Farm Front: Agriculture during WWII”

07/19/2025

NEW CHIROPRACTOR LENDS HELPING HANDS
Dr. Morris Joins HealthFirst in Britton and Sisseton

🩺 HealthFirst Chiropractic in Britton and Sisseton has welcomed Dr. David Morris, a Florida native with global experience, to the team as Dr. Aaron Micko recovers from shoulder surgery. Morris brings decades of hands-on practice—including 10 years in Colombia and many more in Georgia—and has long admired South Dakota during annual turkey hunting trips. Now licensed in the state, he's excited to bring his skills to local patients and settle into the Britton community.

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Dr. Morris Joins HealthFirst in Britton and Sisseton

07/18/2025

HILLESON NAMED TO DAISY HALL OF FAME

🏅 While the Marshall County 4-H Sharpshooters celebrated a third-place finish at the Daisy Nationals, the spotlight also shined on longtime coach Harlan Hilleson of Veblen, who was inducted into the Daisy National Hall of Fame for over 40 years of dedication to youth shooting sports and firearm safety. Hilleson mentored hundreds of young shooters, coached multiple national teams, and helped grow the local program into one of the best in the country—all while prioritizing safety and sportsmanship.

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07/17/2025

LOCALS SHOOT THEIR WAY TO THIRD AT NATIONALS
Crawford Is Individual Champion

🎯 The Marshall County Sharpshooters brought home big wins from the Daisy National Championship Tournament in Rogers, AR, over the July 4 weekend, earning third place trophies in both BB gun and air rifle, plus an individual national title. Amelia Crawford was crowned the Individual Aggregate National Champion out of 294 shooters, while South Dakota teams swept the BB gun podium.

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Crawford Is Individual Champion

07/16/2025

LA BOARD RESETS, APPROVES HIRES

📝 The Langford Area School Board held its annual reorganization meeting last Monday, wrapping up the 2024–25 school year and preparing for the next. Dan Ogren was sworn in as a new member, while Jennifer Gustafson and Brandon Alberts were re-elected as board president and vice president. The board held a budget hearing, discussed continued financial stability, and approved staffing updates—including a new paraprofessional, bus drivers, and an assistant basketball coach.

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07/16/2025

B-H BOARD REORGANIZES, TRACY SWORN IN

📚 The Britton-Hecla School Board held its annual reorganization meeting Monday night, closing out the 2024–25 year and preparing for the next. Highlights included updates to student handbook policies, ongoing discussions about employee benefit transparency, and a public budget hearing. Dan Tracy was sworn in as a new board member, while Troy Knecht and Heather Landreth retained leadership roles. The board also reviewed tax levies for 2026 and voiced concern over tight school funding.

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07/16/2025

JUNIOR JACKS SET FOR STATE

The Britton 10U Red baseball team allowed just a total of two hits in earning a doubleheader sweep over Sisseton Black last week Tuesday. Last night Tuesday the 10U Red squad hosted Webster to wrap up regular season play. The U10 Junior Jacks combined squad will compete in the state tournament in Webster this week.

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07/15/2025

U14 ADDS TWO MORE WINS

The Britton U14 baseball team got back on track by sweeping a twin bill from Webster last week Wednesday but then dropped two contests to Groton on Monday and stands at 17-7 on the season.

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07/15/2025

U17 NINE EARNS STATE BERTH

The Britton U17 baseball team opened postseason play with a dominant performance in the regional tournament over Elkton to advance to the state tournament July 25-27.

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07/13/2025

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07/12/2025

HEART OF DAKOTA NOMINATIONS NEEDED

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 27th annual Heart of Dakota Awards!

Help us recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations making a difference in Marshall County and beyond. Categories include Agribusiness, Community Involvement, Customer Service, and People’s Choice. Submit your nomination online by August 8 at: https://forms.gle/5BTQ12PdwLZV2nDd6

Winners will be honored at a special reception in September and featured in The Marshall County Journal.

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https://www.marshallcountyjournal.com/article/4847,heart-of-dakota-nominations-needed

07/11/2025

FULL CIRCLE BUILDING NEW FERTILIZER PLANT IN HECLA

Big things are happening at Full Circle Ag in Hecla! 🚜 Construction is underway on a brand-new, state-of-the-art dry fertilizer facility that will triple storage capacity and drastically cut load times for local farmers. Replacing the old 2,500-ton plant, the new 7,500-ton facility is set to open by spring 2026 and will bring faster, more efficient service with fully automated blending.

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