Bulldog Netters Battle In Competitive Matches
The Milbank Bulldog boys tennis team battled two tough teams during the Brandon Valley Triangular Thursday, April 21, and fell to 1-8 on the season. Milbank dropped 9-0 in both matches to Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls Lincoln. “Brandon is noted for very aggressive doubles play with exceptional volleying... Read more
Grant County VSO Office Hours Changed
The Grant County Veterans Service Office recently changed its hours at the request of the veterans it serves. “We moved our hours to earlier in the day to accommodate our veterans,” stated Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Scott Malimanek. The VSO office hours are now Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8... Read more
Relay Teams Qualify for State Meet
The Milbank Area boys and girls track teams both came away with victories at the Deuel Kiwanis Invitational track and field meet April 19, in Clear Lake. New meet and school records were set and two relay teams punched their tickets to the state meet. The boys team ran... Read more
Katherine “Kat” Spindler
Katherine “Kat” Spindler, age 89, of Osakis, MN, died on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Galeon Senior Living in Osakis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Beardsley with Father David Breu celebrating the Mass.... Read more
Big Stone Lake Opens For Fishing Saturday
All border water lakes will open for fishing Saturday, April 23. This includes Big Stone Lake. “The water temperature is around 55 degrees which should make for some great fishing,” stated Game, Fish and Parks Conservation Officer Jamie Pekelder. Walleyes are the predominate fish of Big Stone Lake, but... Read more
Mary Jane Johnson

Mary Jane Johnson

Obituaries April 22, 2016 0

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the time of service at the church on Saturday. Casket bearers will be Vernon Johnson,... Read more
Donald Baker, Sr.

Donald Baker, Sr.

Obituaries April 22, 2016 1

Donald Baker, Sr., age 69, of Madison, MN, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Pastor Richard Larson officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in... Read more
Agnes Edison

Agnes Edison

Obituaries April 21, 2016 0

Agnes Edison, 96, of Mesa, Arizona, previously of Ortonville, died on April 19, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home of Ortonville from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Father Brian Oestreich will lead a prayer service at 12:45 p.m. followed by... Read more
Lou Grows Plants Into Blooming Business
Lou’s Greenhouse in Big Stone City will open its doors Friday. Haven’t shopped there? Well, you might be the only gardener who hasn’t. “From now until July, we often have 100-200 people choosing plants at one time in our greenhouses,” said owner Lou Brown. “We have 110 shopping carts... Read more
Fred Deutsch Withdraws from 2016 SD House Race
Dr. Fred Deutsch announced his withdrawal from the 2016 South Dakota District 4 House of Representatives race. Deutsch has served District 4 from 2014-2016. “My wife, Kathleen, has requested I take a break to spend more time with my family and business,” Deutsch stated. Dr. Deutsch intends to run... Read more