Main Street Water Main Repairs Scheduled for Thursday

Veblen, SD · June 10, 2026

Keep an umbrella by the door today—the sky looks ready to leak, and we could use the moisture for the gardens.

📰 The Lead

During last night’s session, the City Council unanimously greenlit an emergency contract to address a persistent leak in the water main running beneath the north end of Main Street. Crews are expected to arrive early tomorrow morning to begin excavation near the intersection of 2nd Avenue. Residents living between 1st and 3rd Streets should prepare for intermittent water shut-offs and low pressure starting at 8:00 AM Thursday. The project aims to replace a section of cast-iron pipe that has been in service since the mid-1950s and has become prone to hairline fractures. While the work is expected to wrap up by sunset, the city is advising neighbors to fill a few pitchers of water tonight just in case the repairs run longer than anticipated.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Mosquito Fogging Tonight — The city maintenance team plans to run the fogger tonight if the drizzle subsides to combat the recent hatch.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 84°F · Low 65°F — Drizzle (78% chance of precipitation) Keep the rain gear handy as that drizzle will likely linger through the afternoon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Senior Center Social — Veblen Senior Center, 9:00 AM Coffee, cards, and the latest local gossip to start the morning.

  • Britton: Marshall County Farmers Market — City Park, 4:00 PM Short drive for fresh early-season greens, baked goods, and local honey.

  • Sisseton: Youth Baseball Doubleheader — Sisseton Ballfields, 6:00 PM Catch the regional youth teams in action under the lights.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Veblen School Bus Fleet The fleet covers hundreds of miles of gravel every week, often being the first vehicles to test the roads after a heavy rain or snow. Maintenance happens in the quiet summer months to ensure every stop arm and heater is ready for the August heat. One current bus has logged over 150,000 miles without ever leaving the school district boundaries.

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