Finalized School Budget Sets Property Tax Levies for 2027
Veblen, SD · August 22, 2026
Clear skies and a gentle breeze are settling over the prairie this Saturday morning. Perfect weather to enjoy your coffee outdoors before the afternoon heat rolls in.
The Lead
The Britton-Hecla Board of Education has formally adopted its official budget for the 2026–2027 school year, locking in financial plans and establishing property tax mill levies for taxes payable in 2027. Under South Dakota statutory maximums, the board set general fund levies at $1.051 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for agricultural property, approximately $0.67 for owner-occupied single-family homes, and $4.867 for commercial real estate. The adoption follows minor adjustments refined during summer planning sessions to balance rural transportation expenses and instructional staffing. With classes getting underway across Marshall County, the finalized budget secures funding for daily busing routes from surrounding communities like Veblen and supports campus facilities. District administrators are now directing their attention toward welcoming students back and completing early-season campus preparations.
Today's Outlook
- High 78°F · Low 55°F — Clear
- Sunny and pleasant conditions make for ideal outdoor morning plans or afternoon relaxing.
What's On Around Town
Sisseton: Cody Cozz Live Unhynged Sports Bar, 9:00 PM Country music performance on Main Street to cap off Saturday night.
Aberdeen: Machinery & Equipment Auction Spitzer Farm (37948 127th St), 10:00 AM In-person farm equipment and tool sale happening just west of town.
Spotlight & Story
- Dustin Hofland
- Leading the Veblen Volunteer Fire Department through multi-year equipment modernization projects, Chief Dustin Hofland coordinates rural emergency response across northern Marshall County. The department recently secured grant funding to upgrade essential breathing apparatus and wildland gear for its volunteer crew.
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