Three Break-Ins and Burglaries in Ortonville
Local News August 2, 2018 0
Ortonville Police continue to search for the person or persons who, in the early morning hours of Friday, July 27, broke into the First United Methodist Church office in Ortonville. The suspects stole money and a computer. Pastor Melanie Reiners said, “It is definitely a concern when local churches... Read more
Jerry Kathman Retires Today After 33 Years With the Milbank School District
Local News August 1, 2018 0
Did you graduate from MHS after 1985? if you did, the odds are pretty high you remember Jerry Kathman. Kathman has been the Facilities Maintenance Manager for the Milbank School District for 33 years. Today, August 1, was his last day. What are Jerry’s plans for retirement? “More time... Read more
The second of two public meetings to decide the fate of Koch School was held on July 30, at the school. In an ad hoc meeting following the public forum, the Milbank School District Board of Education (Stengel was absent) voted to approve a referendum for a bond for... Read more
USDA Resumes Continuous CRP Enrollment
Local News July 31, 2018 0
As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has resumed accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up at their local... Read more
Redmond and Thompson Co-Owners of New Business
Local News July 30, 2018 0
Home Comfort Heating and Cooling, Inc. celebrated Friday, July 27, with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Jason Redmond and Gene Thompson are co-owners and Devon Crandall is the head field technician of the new business. Read more
Dr Aaron Welcomes Dr. Terry at Open House on August 1
Local News July 30, 2018 0
Dr. Aaron and his new team member, Dr. Terry, understand life is all about adjustments. Dr. Aaron and Dr. Terry just completed a series of adjustments of their own and want to celebrate with you at an open house at Healthfirst Chiropractic on Wednesday, August 1. Dr. Aaron stated,... Read more
New faces competed in the annual Q-Fest competition during Farley Fest July 21, in Milbank. Winners were: Chicken: 1st- Hilltop Smoke Shack, 2nd- Red Ring BBQ, 3rd- Pig Chicken Ribs: 1st- Hilltop Smoke Shack, 2nd- outlaw BBQ 3rd- Red Ring BBQ Brisket- 1st- Hilltop Smoke Shack, 2nd- Outlaw BBQ, 3rd- Up in Smoke... Read more
Don VanVeen Wins First Place in Car Show
Local News July 25, 2018 0
Don VanVeen and his 1953 Ford F-10G hauled home first place on Sunday at the Farley Fest Car Show. Bob Zahnow’s 1969 Corvette eased into second place, and Dave Pauli’s 1969 Mustang Mach I kicked it and took home third. Thirty seven vehicles entered the car show – up... Read more
Landon and Sheri Lamframboise took home $450 and first place in the corn hole tournament at Lake Farley during Farley Fest. Tyler Reil and Austin Osterloh were second and bagged $135. Thirty six teams competed Friday, July 20. Read more
Amanda Kirby Wins Karaoke Contest
Local News July 24, 2018 0
Amanda Kirby of Madison, Minnesota won top billing at the ultimate karaoke sing-off. Finals took place Friday night, July 20, during festival at Lake Farley. Qualifiers had competed at prior contests to earn the chance to be in the sing-off. Read more
