Robert Jorschumb
Obituaries April 6, 2019 0
Robert LeRoy Jorschumb, age 81, of Ortonville, MN, died on April 6, 2019, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at St. John’s Cemetery in Wheaton, MN. Robert LeRoy Jorschumb was born on January 20, 1938, to Emil... Read more
Mary Whiting
Obituaries April 5, 2019 0
Mary Whiting, age 81, of Milbank, died on April 5, 2019, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 9, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. The Celebrant will be Father Gary DeRouchey, and burial will be... Read more
Norman A. Shelsta
Obituaries April 4, 2019 0
Norman A. Shelsta, age 84, of Ortonville, MN, died on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 9, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor David Tonn will officiate, and burial will... Read more
Donald W. Wellendorf Jr.
Obituaries April 4, 2019 0
Donald W. Wellendorf Jr., age 87, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on April 4, 2019, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN, with Fr. Brian Oestreich... Read more
Seven MHS students placed in the top third in the state to qualify for the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) international leadership conference in Orlando, Florida in June. The students competed at the state HOSA competition in Sioux Falls on March 28 and March 29. The Milbank students... Read more
Ten year old, Kalli Grong of Milbank won the championship title in the Bowhunter Freestyle event in the Cub division of South Dakota’s National Field Archery Association Competition. Kalli began practicing archery in January 2018 by enrolling in the Grant County 4-H shooting sports program. Mark Veen of Bent... Read more
Valley Queen Updates Community on Odor Issue
Local News April 3, 2019 0
Valley Queen issued this statement to update the community: Controlling the odor from our wastewater treatment plant has challenged Valley Queen Cheese Factory officials and our environmental engineering consultant, The Probst Group. Our employees, along with our engineering firm’s crew, have feverishly worked to identify and address the source... Read more
Milbank Middle school has released the honor roll and improvement honor roll for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Brooklyn Brandriet Jenna Dexter Averie Engebretson Addie Farrell Sammy Femling Aidan Foell Laney Forrette Merik Junker Isaiah Korstjens Tyler Lee Max... Read more
Bob and Linda Hartman’s daughter and son-in-law, Aly and Royce Swearingen of Aberdeen are gathering relief items for victims of the flooding in Pine Ridge. Royce is a registered member of the Sisseton tribe. Linda Hartman is collecting the donations from Milbank at 203 S. 6th Street until noon... Read more
Brian Fox of Taco John’s in Milbank hosted Rock Your Sox on March 21, to celebrate and raise money for World Down Syndrome Day. The business donated $800 to the local Special Olympics from proceeds from the one-day event. Fox said, “It was a great day. It was all... Read more
