Duane Lambrechts
Obituaries November 19, 2020 0
Duane Lambrechts, age 85, of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 17, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services for Duane will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November... Read more
Local Law Enforcement Officers Collect Warm Clothing for Residents in Need
Local News November 18, 2020 0
The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milbank Police Department held a Socktober collect-athon to gather outerwear for local residents in need. Corey Hooth officer of the Milbank Police Department said, “34 jackets and sweatshirts, 89 hats, 67 pairs of gloves or mittens, and... Read more
Berdine Kirkey
Obituaries November 18, 2020 0
Berdine Kirkey, 86, of Graceville, passed away Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at her home. A private family funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November, 28th, 2020 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Burial will be at a later date at Consolidated Cemetery in Graceville.... Read more
Bonnie Schulte
Obituaries November 18, 2020 0
Bonnie Schulte, age 85, of Milbank, passed away on November 17, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. A private family funeral service will be held at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. A public graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 21, at 1:45 p.m. at the... Read more
Norbert Kelzer
Obituaries November 18, 2020 0
Norbert Kelzer, age 88, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on November 18, 2020, at Fairway View Senior Community in Ortonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Sunday,... Read more
The third grade students in Mrs. Jena Schulte’s class wrote letters to the residents of Park Place Assisted Living Center in Milbank. Their intent was to help lift their spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was great letter writing practice,” stated Schulte. “Each student also created a picture for the residents... Read more
Hartman’s Family Foods Raises $1200 for Combined Appeal
Local News November 17, 2020 0
Here’s the latest “in-cider” news from Combined “Ap-peel”: Bob Hartman of Hartman’s Family Foods presented Craig Wellnitz with a check for $1200. This is the fifth year, the grocery store has held its gourmet caramel apple fundraiser and donated 100 percent of the proceeds to The Grant County Combined Appeal. Read more
MHS Tennis Team Holds Awards Banquet
Milbank Area Tennis November 17, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team capped its 2020 season with an awards banquet on Thursday, November 12, at the high school. Head coach Abbey Trapp presented Halli Essington and Jenna Johnson with senior awards for their contributions and years of dedication. Essington was named the most dedicated player, and Johnson was... Read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and so is the Gobble Up a Good Book Storytime at the Big Stone Library. Parents of children age three to eight are invited to pick up a storytime kit to do at home. Choose from Wednesday, November 18 from 1-7 p.m. or... Read more
Local Law Enforcement Officers Collect Warm Clothing for Residents in Need
Local News November 17, 2020 0
The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milbank Police Department held a Socktober collect-athon to gather outerwear for local residents in need. Corey Hooth officer of the Milbank Police Department said, “34 jackets and sweatshirts, 89 hats, 67 pairs of gloves or mittens, and... Read more
