Scouts to Host Kick-Off and Registration on August 23
The Milbank Area Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America) invite all youth and their families to check out what scouting has to offer them at their annual Kick-Off and Registration Night. Join the scouts for a free activity-filled evening on Tuesday, August 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at... Read more
Lucille Vangsness

Lucille Vangsness

Obituaries August 22, 2022 0

Mary Lucille Vangsness, age 91,  of Ortonville, MN, passed away on August 21, 2022, in Ortonville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Father Brian Oestreich will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held at... Read more
Jeannette Hogg

Jeannette Hogg

Obituaries August 22, 2022 0

Jeannette Hogg, age 87, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Jeannette Ruth Hogg was born September 12, 1934 in Brookings, South Dakota to Stanley and Grace (Brownson) Soule.  Jeannette passed away with her children surrounding her at the Fairway View Senior... Read more
Betty Rahrlien

Betty Rahrlien

Obituaries August 21, 2022 0

Betty Rahrlien, age 91, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville. Visitation with her family will... Read more
Peggy Nelson

Peggy Nelson

Obituaries August 21, 2022 0

Margaret Nelson, age 77, long-time resident of Clinton, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Ireton, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be... Read more
REMINDER: Join Senator Rounds for Coffee this Morning in Milbank
Senator Mike Rounds invites you to a Community Coffee on Friday, August 19, at 10 a.m. at The Bank in downtown Milbank. Everyone is welcome! Come-as-you-are. Jumpstart your day with a cup of joe, and share your thoughts on the issues that matter the most. Read more
Lenny Stahl Leads Dakota Storage in a New Direction
Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course.  ~ John C. Maxwell A leader is not born; a leader is made. The rule stays the same for a business. Dakota Storage has manufactured portable storage buildings at their facility near Milbank for over... Read more
Milbank School Enrollment Increases to Over 1,000
Bells rang today, August 17, to announce the first day of the 2022 -2023 school year in Milbank. Over 1,030 students reported to their classrooms. The district also welcomed 17 new staff members and 13 open-enrollment students. According to Superintendent Justin Downes, last year, on September 30, enrollment sat... Read more
Liz Radermacher

Liz Radermacher

Obituaries August 17, 2022 0

Elizabeth “Liz” Radermacher, age 94, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Clara City Senior Living in Clara City, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022,  at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. Visitation will be... Read more
Laurie Folk is the City of Milbank’s new utilities clerk. Need help with your water bill? Want to make a payment? Laurie is on the job and ready to serve you Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Laurie says, “When Unity was absorbed by the City of... Read more