Local Foundation Adds Two High Schoolers as Full Voting Trustees
Veblen, SD · October 1, 2026
October rolls in under a blanket of gray clouds today, just in time for the runners heading out for this afternoon’s cross country meet. Settle in with a warm cup—there is plenty moving across the county as the new month begins.
The Lead
The Britton Area Foundation is giving the next generation direct decision-making power over local philanthropy. The foundation expanded its governing board from seven to nine adult members—welcoming Emily Van Lith and Rose Kraft—and instituted two full voting student seats, filled by high school senior Carter Chapin and junior Ruthie Moeckly. Both student trustees carry full voting weight on grant distributions and will earn a $1,000 scholarship upon completing their term.
Since distributing an initial $335 grant in 1996, the foundation has invested endowment earnings through the South Dakota Community Foundation to deliver more than $1 million across 250 grants for civic projects, parks, and youth initiatives throughout Marshall County communities, including Veblen. Board President Patty Roehr noted that bringing teenagers into the boardroom deepens community outreach across age brackets before the next grant review cycle opens.
Local Pulse
- County Commission Prepares October Meeting Docket City Hall Commissioners meet Tuesday morning in Britton to review autumn gravel road resurfacing and address pending rural drainage permits.
Today's Outlook
- High 64°F · Low 47°F — Overcast
- Grab a light jacket today as persistent gray skies keep temperatures feeling cool.
What's On Around Town
Today
Wambdi vs. Todd County Football Game Tiospa Zina Tribal School (2 Tiospa Zina Dr), Agency Village, 3:00 PM · Paid Afternoon gridiron action as the home team kicks off October football.
Sisseton Invitational Cross Country Meet Sisseton High School (516 8th Ave W), Sisseton, 4:00 PM · Free Cheer on area runners tackling the varsity and junior high courses.
Tomorrow
Tigers vs. Loboes Football Game Fairmount High School Athletic Field, Fairmount, 7:00 PM · Paid
Lions at Deuel Football Game Deuel High School Field, Clear Lake, 7:00 PM · Paid
Saturday
Day County Pumpkin Fest Main Street, Webster, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free
Autumn Walking Trails Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, Lake City, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Sam Swanson
- Leading the 14-member Veblen Volunteer Fire Department from the station on North Main Street, Chief Swanson coordinates emergency runs across northern Marshall County. When prairie ditch blazes flare or autumn field fires spark in high winds, his pager sounds first.
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