Grant County Combined Appeal Strives to Reach Higher Goal
Local News October 8, 2017 0
The Grant County Combined Appeal 2017 has set a higher goal for its 56th campaign year. The new goal is $185,000. The past three years, Grant County Combined Appeal met its goal. The goal for 2016 was $170,000. Four years ago, the goal was nearly $192,000, That goal was... Read more
The Milbank High School Class of 1967 celebrated their 50th class reunion September 29-30 in conjunction with MHS Homecoming activities. Forty-three classmates reunited to create an entry in the Homecoming parade. The group also gathered at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial and Jeanne Lieffort Wobbema led a service honoring... Read more
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank hosts Movie and Munchies each Wednesday in October. Masterpiece Theatre’s Victoria is the featured selection. Remaining sessions are October 11, 18, and 25, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Read more
Scott Flockhart of Brink Constructors is sponsoring free CPR training in Milbank. Brink is teaming up with the Milbank Chamber to offer classes to everyone, not just Chamber members. “With this two-hour class you receive heartsaver CPR and AED association through the American Heart Association,” stated Flockhart. “And best... Read more
Frances Beachem
Obituaries October 8, 2017 0
Frances Beachem, age 90, of Milbank died on October 8, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview Methodist Church. Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate and burial will be at Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
Susan Settje
Obituaries October 8, 2017 0
Susan Settje, age 90, of Milbank died on October 8, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. She was the widow of Homer Virgil Settje. Memorial service will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, with burial to follow... Read more
Whetstone Home Center Celebrates Grand Opening
Local News October 7, 2017 0
Whetstone Home Center in Milbank, formerly known as Milbank Lumber, hosted their Grand Opening October 5-7. Mike and Amy Lock and Jeff and Stephanie Jurgens own the business located at 513 West 4th Avenue. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, October 6. Knife sharpening,... Read more
The Milbank High School oral interpretation team hosted their first meet Monday, October 2, at the high school. Hope Osborn and Cat Kroemer each earned a superior plus rating. Osborn took the top rating in both the serious reading and storytelling divisions. Kroemer was honored with the top rating... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Play in Nail Bitter
Milbank Area Volleyball October 7, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs nearly pulled off a comeback win, but were denied the victory as they fell 3-2 to their rival the Ortonville Trojans. The non-conference volleyball game was played Thursday, October 5, in front of a full house at the Milbank Armory. Things looked a little bleak for... Read more
Eldred Swenson
Obituaries October 7, 2017 0
Eldred Swenson, age 79 of Ortonville died October 7, 2017, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. Richard Larson will officiate and burial will be at Eidskog Cemetery. Visitation will be held... Read more
