Linda Schwagel

Linda Schwagel

Obituaries July 22, 2020 0

Linda Marie Schwagel, age 66, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on January 3, 2020, at Browns Valley Heath Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Browns Valley. Visitation will be one hour... Read more
New Councilman Josh Karels Plans to Build on His Experience
Josh Karels was sworn in as the newest member of the Milbank City Council on July 13. Karels was appointed by Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety to fill in a one-year vacancy created when Evan Grong resigned in April. Mayor Raffety says, “I chose Josh because I have worked with... Read more
Holscher and Bredvik Win WCGC Golf Tourney
Ted Holscher and Kipp Bredvik were the top winners of the 2020 Whetstone Creek Golf Course Invitational golf tournament in Milbank on July 10 – 12. The duo collected $5,440 from the Calcutta payout. Steve Hoffmann and Dave Torgerson took second place. The top eight teams were: third –... Read more
Kellen Hoeke Hits Walk-Off Single for Post 9 Victory
Kellen Hoeke hit a walk-off single to push Milbank Post 9 to a 2-1 victory against Redfield on Sunday, July 12, in front of a home crowd. The win moved Post 9 to a 4-5 season record. Milbank 2 vs. Redfield 1 In a pitching duel, Post 9 squeezed... Read more
Grant County Library Offers New Book Walk for Summer Reading Program
A new book walk in the park entitled, Nice Try, Tooth Fairy, just went up at the Grant County Library in Milbank. The story begins by the library’s front door and continues into the park surrounding the library. It’s all part of the 2020 Summer Reading Program. This summer,... Read more
Barbara Bohn

Barbara Bohn

Obituaries July 21, 2020 0

Barbara (Mrs. Larry) Bohn, age 74, of Twin Brooks, SD passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Pastor Thom Bowsher and... Read more
Gene Johnsen

Gene Johnsen

Obituaries July 21, 2020 0

Gene Lauritz Johnsen, age 80 of Milbank, passed away on July 20, 2020, at his residence. Services are pending. Gene Lauritz Johnsen was born on October 15, 1939, in Browns Valley, MN. He was the son of Lauritz and Phyllis (Howell) Johnsen. Gene grew up on the family farm... Read more

Rodey Ewald

Obituaries July 21, 2020 0

Rodey Ewald, age 86, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on July 19, 2020. Memorial services for Rodey are currently pending. Read more
Trudy Anderson

Trudy Anderson

Obituaries July 19, 2020 0

Trudy Anderson, age 71, of Clinton, MN, died on July 18, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A small funeral service will be held for Trudy with her immediate family at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. There will be... Read more

Kara Oppegard

Obituaries July 18, 2020 0

A private family prayer service will be held for Kara Oppegard, infant daughter of Erica and Tony Oppegard, on Saturday, July 18, at the Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Ortonville. Read more