There’s room for everyone at Milbank’s Hometown Christmas Celebration this Saturday December 3.4 p.m. — Start your holiday season with the Free Christmas movie at Mill Theatres at 4 p.m. Get some shopping done while the kids enjoy watching Elf or take a break and join them. Everyone gets a free... Read more
Kellie Thielke
Obituaries December 2, 2022 0
Kellie Thielke, age 59, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. A memorial service for local friends and family of Kellie will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Ortonville. Visitation will be held... Read more
Jim Forrette
Obituaries December 2, 2022 0
James Frederick Forrette, age 92, Sisseton, SD passed away on November 26, 2022. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, December 1 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Sisseton with Fr. Gregg Frankman Celebrant. Pallbearers were Daniel Thelin, Nicholas Norris, Patrick Thelin, Eric Forrette, Kirby Norris, Michael Thelin, William... Read more
Jessie Moody
Obituaries December 2, 2022 0
Jessie Faye Moody, age 94, of Sunnyside, WA, was called home by our Heavenly Father on December 1, 2022, at Fairway View Senior Residence in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services will be held at a later time. The family would like to thank the staff at Fairway View Neighborhoods for... Read more
Sam Folk
Obituaries December 1, 2022 0
Samuel “Sam” Folk, age 64, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more
Barlund and Leddy Vie For County Committee Seat
Local News December 1, 2022 0
Producers and landowners must return their FSA county election ballots to the Grant County Farm Service Administration (FSA) office or have their ballots postmarked by December 5, 2022, in order for their votes to be counted. To be eligible to vote, a producer must participate or cooperate in an FSA program. A cooperating... Read more
Milbank Wrestlers Host First Match With New Coaches and New Rules
Local News November 30, 2022 0
Milbank’s wrestling season starts with the Battle of the Bulldogs this Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. It’s a new season with a new head coach, a new assistant coach, and new ways of dealing with weight classes. Josh Schmeichel, the new head coach for... Read more
Student council members at St. Lawrence School in Milbank collected cans of non-perishable food to help put a lid on hunger. The student council, led by advisor Susie Wendland and aided by all the staff and students at St. Lawrence, gathered the cans of food prior to the Thanksgiving... Read more
Bulldogs Win Class A McGovern Tournament
Local News November 30, 2022 0
The MHS speech and debate teams won the 30th Annual McGovern Tournament ‘A’ Division Sweepstakes held November 18-19. Mitchell hosted the tournament for 422 students from 25 schools. Debate coach, Kathy Tyler, said, “Max Schuelke brought home the first-place honors in Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate Shane Spiering and Qualon Grant... Read more
Hey, kids! Dash through the snow to the Big Stone City Branch Library for Christmas Crafts & Stories on Tuesday, December 13 or Tuesday, December 20 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All children ages five through 10 are invited. The event is free, but registration is requested. Each event has a... Read more
