Jeremy Steffensen to Take Over as Sheriff on Jan 1
Local News December 23, 2025 0
A new year will soon be here and with it comes a new sheriff for everyone in Grant County. Jeremy Steffensen will take over the position of Grant County Sheriff on January 1. Steffensen will assume the role currently held by Sheriff Kevin Owen who will be transitioning into... Read more
Dick Lounsbery
Obituaries December 23, 2025 0
Richard “Dick” Lounsbery, 80, of Milbank, SD, and formerly of Revillo, SD, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Peaceful Pines in Milbank. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Revillo Community Center. Private inurnment will take... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Secure Pre-Qualifying State Scores
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 23, 2025 0
Just in the nick of time, also known as the week before the holiday break, the Lady Bulldogs secured several scores to prequalify in that division at the state competition to be held in February. The Milbank girls also put up personal best scores like they were hoofprints on... Read more
Marlys Larsen
Obituaries December 22, 2025 0
Marlys Larsen, 94, of Winner, SD, and formerly of Stockholm, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in South Shore, SD. Pastor... Read more
Bernie Bottema
Obituaries December 22, 2025 0
Bernard “Bernie” Bottema, age 79, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home. No formal services will be held at this time. Bernard Michael Bottema was born in Chicago, IL, to Cornelius and Ethel (Murray) Bottema. His family made their way back to Minnesota,... Read more
Jeannine Swenson
Obituaries December 21, 2025 0
Jeannine Swenson, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN, Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at... Read more
Cathy Teske
Obituaries December 20, 2025 0
Catherine “Cathy” Teske, age 73, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
Dennis Haugen
Obituaries December 20, 2025 0
Dennis Haugen, age 82, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Clinton, MN, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Hope Fellowship in Ortonville, MN. Pastor David Homrighausen will... Read more
David Dorsett
Obituaries December 20, 2025 0
David Dorsett, 89, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Central Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home on Sunday,... Read more
Jane Mack
Obituaries December 19, 2025 0
Jane Mack, age 60, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on December 18, 2025, at her home in St. Louis Park, MN. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
