Gary Deal

Gary Deal

Obituaries December 26, 2019 0

Gary Roland Deal, age 76, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, succumbing to complications brought about by his long battle with frontotemporal dementia. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. at... Read more
Genrose Wieser

Genrose Wieser

Obituaries December 26, 2019 0

Genrose Wieser, age 89, of Graceville, MN, formerly of Dumont, MN, died on December 26, 2019, at Grace Home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held... Read more
Eli Fischer Takes Third at Madison Wrestling Invitational
Milbank High School senior Eli Fischer captured third place at the Madison Invitational wrestling meet on December 21. Fischer took the victory in the 126-pound weight class. Milbank finished 15th in the team standings with 41 points. Rapid City Stevens won the event with 201.5 points and ahead of... Read more
Eighth Graders Entertain St. Williams Home Residents
Eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School presented a Christmas show for the residents of St. Williams Home on December 18. The students recited poetry, sang, and played the piano, tuba, bells, violin, and flute. Student performers included: Kynlee Speidel, Rachel Schulte, Jana Carrino, Cassidy Schell, Isabella Vogel, Hope... Read more
Dawgs Cut It Close in First Hoops Victory
The Milbank Bulldogs and the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers took it down to the wire, but the Bulldogs claimed the win at 52-50 on December 19 at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs’ season record now sits at 1-2. “I couldn’t be more proud of our young men for fighting, keeping... Read more
St. Lawrence Students Donate Toys to Grant County Kids
The St. Lawrence Student Council collected toys for children in our community who might otherwise not receive gifts this Christmas. The council members also pray for the children and their families before sending the Blessing Boxes to ICAP. Icap distributes the toys. Back row: Will Muellenbach, Caitlyn Frerichs, Ashlynn... Read more
Free Christmas Day Dinner in Milbank
Everyone is welcome at the 17th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner from 11 a.m. until 1 p..m. at Parkview United Methodist Church. No reservations are required. Parkview UMC is located at 101 South Second in Milbank. The traditional Christmas meal includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, and... Read more

Jeffrey Ulrich

Obituaries December 23, 2019 0

Jeffrey Ulrich, age 65, of Bellingham, MN, died on December 23, 2019, at his home after a battle with lung cancer. A private family gathering will be held later in June 2020. Jeffrey James Ulrich was born on September 17, 1954, in Ortonville, MN. He was one of 12... Read more
Debaters Place Third at the Brookings Bell Tournament
MHS debaters Aiden Ludvigson and Max Lightfield compiled a 4-1 record at the Brookings Bell Tournament on December 14. Milbank placed third in the A-School division. January starts the second half of the public forum debate season. The new season is a chance for any high school student interested... Read more
Local Musicians to Perform in Milbank This Weekend
Come experience a magical evening this Saturday and Sunday, December 21 and 22, at WhyMilbank’s annual holiday show. A Night of Christmas will be filled with glorious music and the inspirational story — the reason for the season — uniquely related by storyteller Dave Rogers. Local musicians Jon Rogers,... Read more