Angie Christiansen, community relations specialist for Northwestern Energy, was in Millbank on October 30 to present a check for $2000 to Jolene Rick, director of the Grant County Combined Appeal (GCCA). The utility company has been a dedicated donor to Combined Appeal since 1996. Christiansen said, “NorthWestern Energy is... Read more
Milbank to Host Veterans Day Program
Local News November 9, 2025 0
Veterans and everyone who wants to join in honoring all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime and in peacetime are welcome to attend the annual Veterans Day Program at the MIlbank Armory on Tuesday, November 11. The event begins at 11 a.m. Major Brandon... Read more
Ronnie Buth
Obituaries November 8, 2025 0
Ronald “Ronnie” Buth, age 80, of Strandburg, SD, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Avera-McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. No services will be held at this time. Ronald Dean Buth was born on May 4, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN, to William and Helen (Payonk) Buth. Although... Read more
WVEC Food Drive Donates to Grant County Food Pantry
Local News November 7, 2025 0
To celebrate October as Co-op Month, Whetstone Valley Electric Co-op (WVEC) held its 18th Annual WVEC Food Drive from October 1 through October 31. Members were encouraged to drop off non-perishable items that were in turn donated to the Grant County Food Pantry. Members who contributed to the food... Read more
Orville Vreim
Obituaries November 7, 2025 0
Orville Vreim, age 91, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00... Read more
Arloa “Oogie” Ronglien
Obituaries November 6, 2025 0
Arloa “Oogie” Ronglien, age 78, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held... Read more
Mark Keeton, head coach of MHS golf, awarded letters to Bulldogs on the 2025 team during their end–of-season potluck gathering. Two seniors – Jonathan DeBoer and Jesus Padilla Ramirez were recognized for concluding their high school careers, and they each received a major M. Major M Winners:Jonathan DeBoer –... Read more
Groceries for Vets is holding a special giveaway on Thursday, Nov 13, in Milbank. The event starts at 8 a.m. at Berens Market. Bob Frink, who has been spearheading the giveaways, says, “We’ll have eighty $50-boxes of groceries. Plus, each box will contain a one-pound block of cheese from... Read more
Arthur Novak
Obituaries November 6, 2025 0
Arthur Novak, 97, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville, MN. A prayer service will begin... Read more
Eleanor Pavin
Obituaries November 6, 2025 0
Eleanor Pavin, age 82, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. A visitation will be held... Read more
