Roger A. Ellestad Jr.
Obituaries November 8, 2020 0
Roger A. Ellestad Jr., age 55, of New Effington, SD, passed away on November 8, 2020, at Tekakwtiha Living Center in Sisseton, SD. Private family services will be held at Zion Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Hillhead, SD. Urn bearers will be: Gordie Biel, Thor Biel, and Seth Biel. Honorary bearers... Read more
Donna Baerwaldt
Obituaries November 7, 2020 0
Donna Baerwaldt, age 89, of Ortonville, died Friday November 6, at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville. While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to gather for visitations and services. The use of face masks by attendees is required, and we will continue taking the necessary steps... Read more
Gladys Miller
Obituaries November 6, 2020 0
Gladys Miller, age 89, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on November 6, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, at Wilmot City Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Mundwiler Funeral Home- Faith... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue
Milbank Area Volleyball November 5, 2020 0
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue, a senior at MHS and a member of the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team. Those who know Madi realize she is passionate about whatever she does. Those who don’t know her as well might think she’s shy and quiet. But get her on the volleyball... Read more
Screening Available for Preschoolers
Local News November 5, 2020 0
The Milbank School District is available to screen children who live in the district and were three or four year olds by September 1, 2020. The developmental screening examines your child’s motor, speech, language, and general knowledge skills. Sessions generally last less than an hour.Questions? Ready to set up... Read more
The Milbank Middle School Student Council helped raise over $650 during a community service project. The council encouraged students to donate money to purchase trees to be planted in the Milbank community next spring. The sixth grade class was declared the winner for raising the most money. Read more
Darryl Propp
Obituaries November 5, 2020 0
Darryl Propp, age 90, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, in the Memory Care Unit at Fairway View in Ortonville, MN. A private family graveside service will be held at the Clinton City Cemetery in Clinton, MN. Darryl Lester Propp was born on October 9, 1930, in Graceville,... Read more
Martin “Punk” Carlson
Obituaries November 5, 2020 0
Martin “Punk” Carlson, age 87, of Graceville, MN, passed away on November 4, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9, from 5:00 p.m. to... Read more
Applications Available for Holiday Food Boxes and Angel Tree
Local News November 4, 2020 0
The Angel Tree and Holiday Food Box programs are helping families in Grant County get ready for the holidays. The Angel Tree, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC), collects toys and clothing for children of all ages. The holiday food boxes provide all the ingredients for... Read more
Michels, Hupke, and Wiese Take Third at Pumpkinstakes
Local News November 4, 2020 0
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Watertown Pumpkinstakes tournament on Saturday, October 31. According to Coach Natasha Karels, Mackenzie Michels made it to the final round in the Drama category, where she placed third. Hailey Hupke and Peyten Wiese did not have a final round, but placed third based upon preliminary scores. Lydia Street and Camila Monroy placed fifth. ... Read more
