John Vesecky
Obituaries October 2, 2022 0
John Vesecky, age 75, of McGregor, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. A private family burial will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Milbank City Cemetery. John Arthur Vesecky was born on March 5, 1947, in Webster, SD, to Albert and... Read more
Viola Mehlhop
Obituaries October 1, 2022 0
Viola I. Mehlhop, age 97, previously of Ortonville, MN, passed away on September 29, 2022, of natural causes at Treasure Care Assisted Living in Tamarac, FL. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will... Read more
Dick Piechowski
Obituaries September 30, 2022 0
Richard “Dick” Piechowski, age 81, of Beardsley, MN, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Browns Valley, MN. Visitation will be... Read more
Martha Blake
Obituaries September 30, 2022 0
Martha Blake, age 91, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October... Read more
Batchelor, Brown, and Bulldogs Take 2nd at Border Battle
Milbank Area Track and Field September 29, 2022 0
The 2022 Border Battle held on Saturday, September 24, might sound like just another cross country meet, but it was a big deal. It was the first time over 1000 athletes from across North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba, Canada, converged on Grand Forks to crown the most... Read more
Milbank students came together for prayer in the frosty, early morning air on Wednesday, September 28. They bonded with millions of other students across the world who also gathered around their flagpoles to pray. See You at the Pole is part of the Global Week of Student Prayer observed from... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Garden Club elected new officers for their 2023 season. Janelle Kelly will serve as the president, Tammie Dewald as the vice president, Joelie Hicks as the secretary, and Kathy Madsen as the treasurer. The club meets monthly from May through September at a member’s home, and each... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Going to State Tournament
Uncategorized September 28, 2022 0
Before the Lady Bulldogs could give their undivided attention to the state tournament, they closed out their regular season with two matches at Cantine Courts on Tuesday, September 20. They hosted Aberdeen Roncalli and Aberdeen Central. Milbank–4 vs. Roncalli–5In singles play, Milbank tied Roncalli 3-3, but the Lady Cavaliers... Read more
Fire Breaks Out at Lakeside Dairy
Local News September 28, 2022 0
Summit firefighters were dispatched to a tractor and feed shed fire at Lakeside Dairy in Ortley at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, September 26. The Waubay Fire Department and South Shore Fire Department offered mutual aid. The Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Grant County Emergency Management, and Grant-Roberts Ambulance also responded. Firefighters were... Read more
Berens Market Team Wins Chamber Golf Scramble
Local News September 28, 2022 0
The Berens Market team took first place in the 17th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble on Friday September 23, at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. Team members included Chad Pew, Jani Berens, Brandon Berens, and Mike Hansen. First Bank & Trust took second place. Team members included Steve... Read more
