Tom Saeger
Obituaries September 17, 2022 0
Thomas “Tom” Saeger, age 59, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at his home. Tom fought a hard and courageous four-year battle with colorectal cancer, and even through the worst of it, he never gave up. He appreciated every minute of life he was given... Read more
George Boyd
Obituaries September 17, 2022 0
George R. Boyd, 81, of Papillion, Nebraska-and seasonal resident of LaBolt passed away peacefully at home, on September 17, 2022, surrounded by his family. Memorial plans are pending. Burial with military honors will be at LaBolt Cemetery. George was born to Jack and Esther (Mariage) Boyd on November 9,... Read more
Did you miss picking and eating juicy, red tomatoes right from the vine this summer? Did you long for fresh greens and cucumbers to perk up your salads? Why not consider reserving a garden plot next year and growing and harvesting your own vegetables. The Milbank Community Gardens encompasses... Read more
Three-Year Old Screening Set/Cribado de Niños de Tres Años
Local News September 15, 2022 0
The Milbank School District will hold a screening for children who were three years old by September 1, 2022. The screening examines your child’s development in motor, speech, and language skills and their general knowledge. The screening will be held at the Milbank Elementary School on Friday, October 14. Screening sessions... Read more
Gail Gess
Obituaries September 14, 2022 0
Gail Ann Gess (Ronnie) passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 91, at the Advantara-Milbank Nursing Home, in Milbank, South Dakota. Funeral services will be held at the First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, Minnesota on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at... Read more
DeBoer Takes Second at Groton Invitational
Milbank Area Golf September 14, 2022 0
Jonathan DeBoer took second-place honors at the Groton Invitational golf meet at Olive Grove Golf Course in Groton on Thursday, September 8. Brevin Fliehs of Groton captured the medalist position. He finished just two strokes ahead of DeBoer at 74. The Bulldogs also brought home fourth place. Mark Keeton,... Read more
Aleda Trebil
Obituaries September 14, 2022 0
Aleda Trebil, age 83, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Fairway View Neighborhoods. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Chapel in Ortonville, MN. Pastor Lynn Thomas will officiate the service and a... Read more
Katie Minder was chosen as Summit High School’s 2022 Homecoming Queen. Jonathan Johnston was selected to reign alongside her as this year’s Homecoming King. Their royal court includes Cierra Fonder, Katie Karst, Brady Lindholm, and Damon Opdahl. Coronation was held Monday evening, September 12, at Summit School. During the festivities, Abby Zirbel was chosen... Read more
Payton Brown Wins Championship at GrandStay CC Invite
Milbank Area Cross Country September 13, 2022 0
The MHS cross country teams hosted the Milbank GrandStay Invitational on Saturday, September 10, at the Whetstone Creek Golf Course. Eric Townsend, head coach for MHS, said, “It was a great opportunity to run at home. The meet featured 16 schools from three states — South Dakota, Minnesota, and... Read more
Hanson Sentenced to Life In Prison
Local News September 13, 2022 0
Brent M. Hanson of Milbank was sentenced to life in prison without parole this morning and will spend the rest of his days in the South Dakota Penitentiary. Hanson, 57, appeared in Third Circuit Court in a nearly empty Grant County Courthouse courtroom in Milbank on Tuesday, September 13.... Read more
