Senior Olivia Foell has been chosen as the May Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Olivia is the daughter of Dr. Matt and Heather Foell. Olivia participates in Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She is also a member of... Read more
Sheila Dailie and 22 of her piano students hosted a spring recital at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, April 26. Front Row: Mark Breon, Abigail Breon, Abe Loeschke, Millicent VanMeter, Jonah Ibarra, Parker Robish, and Jackson Hendricks Middle Row: Royce VanMeter, Landon Athey, Priya Zemlicka, Paris... Read more
The Milbank Motel – known locally as The Manor Motel – and its property have been purchased by the Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC). The land, situated on Highway 12 as you enter the city of Milbank from the east, also lies adjacent to the headquarters of WVEC. WVEC... Read more
Someone Special Essay Winners Announced
Uncategorized May 5, 2026 0
The Grant County Child Protection team celebrated the winners of the Someone Special Essay on April 28. Students in third through eighth grade composed essays highlighting someone special in their lives. The contest focuses on how a person can influence a child’s education and character. Someone Special Essay Winners:... Read more
Senior Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga was chosen as the April Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Isela Zuniga and Carlos Olivares. Yanderyn is a member of the MHS choir and band. She belongs to Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and Educators Rising. She takes... Read more
Dorinne Bjerke
Obituaries May 4, 2026 0
Dorinne Bjerke, 84, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ortonville Area Hospital in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Central Church in Milbank. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the... Read more
Patricia Stangeland
Obituaries May 4, 2026 0
Patricia “Patti” Stangeland, 76, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Fairway View in Ortonville. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026,... Read more
Dallas Schmeling
Obituaries May 2, 2026 0
Dallas Schmeling of Twin Brooks, SD, passed away on May 1, 2026, at his farm, at the age of 80 years. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5,... Read more
Gene Baldwin
Obituaries May 1, 2026 0
Gene Baldwin, age 83, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Ortonville Area Hospital. Services are currently pending. Gene Franklin Baldwin was born on September 29, 1942, to Kathryn (Zent) and Virgil Baldwin in Fergus Falls, MN. He grew up in Fergus Falls in the... Read more
