Marshall County Journal - New

05/13/2026

LA BOARD TALKS BUSSING AGAIN, BLEACHERS

The Langford Area School Board discussed ongoing bus driver shortages and possible contracted transportation options during Monday night’s meeting. Board members also addressed the old bleacher removal project and approved the hiring of Kellie Alberts as the district’s new Activities Director.

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05/13/2026

BRITTON COUNCIL TALKS STREET REPAIRS
Discuss Water Meter Surcharge

Street repairs and water meter costs were among the biggest topics at Monday night’s Britton City Council meeting. Officials discussed financing options for the city’s nearly completed water meter replacement project, including the possibility of a monthly surcharge for residents, while also looking at plans to tackle some of the city’s worst streets this summer.

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Discuss Water Meter Surcharge

05/13/2026

LA'S MARLOW DOUBLE WINNER
The Langford Area track squad competed in a pair of meets in the past week, traveling to Milbank last week Tuesday and Sisseton on Friday.

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05/13/2026

BUSY WEEK FOR B-H TRACKSTERS
Coach Stephanie Symens’ squad hosted the Eastern Coteau Conference meet yesterday (Tuesday). This week the local thinclads will compete in the Northeast Conference meet in Milbank on Thursday starting at 2 p.m. and will travel to Warner for an 11 a.m. start on Monday.

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05/12/2026

SBW REMAINS PERFECT
Postseason Play Set To Begin Wednesday
The Sisseton-Britton-Webster high school baseball team posted three more wins in the past week and will be seeking to wrap up a perfect regular season at Milbank today (Wednesday) beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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Postseason Play Set To Begin Wednesday

05/12/2026

B-H GOLFERS CLAIM ECC CROWN
Region In Aberdeen Monday
The Britton-Hecla boys golf squad claimed the Eastern Coteau Conference title in the pre-region meet played at Lee Park Golf Course in Aberdeen on Monday.

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Region In Aberdeen Monday

05/10/2026

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05/10/2026

05/09/2026

WHEATCREST RESIDENTS ENJOY HORSING AROUND

Sargent County 4-H members recently shared horse-related demonstrations and speeches with residents at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center in Britton. The visit included a variety of presentations on horsemanship, along with time for residents to share their own experiences with horses and 4-H.

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05/09/2026

GROW SD RECEIVES GRANT FROM FIRST SAVINGS BANK

GROW South Dakota has received a $17,500 grant through the Member Impact Fund, supported by First Savings Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. The funding will help expand affordable housing and community development efforts in the region, with local bank leaders highlighting its impact on strengthening communities.

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05/08/2026

LA STUDENTS PLACE IN AUXILIARY CONTESTS

Langford Area students were recognized for their writing and art in the American Legion Auxiliary Americanism contest. Gunner Hardy earned first in essays and placed second at districts, while multiple students were honored in poetry and poppy poster categories across grade levels.

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