The Grant County chapter of Pheasants Forever donated three BB guns and three air pellet rifles to the Grant County 4-H Shooting Sports Club. The guns were purchased with proceeds from the Grant County Pheasants Forever banquet held annually in September. This is the third group of firearms the... Read more
Clifton Olson
Obituaries March 28, 2019 0
Clifton Edward Olson, age 82, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Meadow Woods Nursing Home in Bloomington, Minnesota. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Barbara Olson; his daughter, Debra Williamson and her husband, Scott Williamson; his two granddaughters: Cassandra Gaspar and Samantha Gaspar; his daughter, Pamela Kottke... Read more
The 78th Annual Membership Meeting of the Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative was held on Thursday, March 21, in Milbank. President Bill Tostenson stated a quorum was attained with 253 voting members present. Nathan Loutsch led the members in singing the National Anthem and Pastor Albert Meier of Peace Lutheran... Read more
Rausch and Karels Play in All State Band Grand Concert
Local News March 26, 2019 0
Alaina Rausch, MHS junior clarinet, and William Karels, MHS freshman tuba, played in the 69th Annual High School All State Band Grand Concert held in Aberdeen on March 23. The concert was held at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University, and was under... Read more
Evan Grong Promoted At Valley Queen
Local News March 25, 2019 0
Evan Grong has been promoted to the position of transportation and milk procurement manager at Valley Queen Cheese Factory. He will assume the duties held by Jody Kuper who will retire on April 30, after 36 years at Valley Queen. Jason Mischel, Valley Queen’s vice president-sales and procurement said,... Read more
Charles Frevert
Obituaries March 25, 2019 0
Charles Frevert, age 78, of rural Big Stone City, SD, died on March 24, 2019, at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. Pastor Melanie Reiners will officiate. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
Beryl Cebula
Obituaries March 25, 2019 0
Beryl Cebula, age 89, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on March 25, 2019, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Read more
Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management Services, reports most of the water starting to flood throughout the county, “came down from the hills adding to our snow melt.” But, he says, “Big Stone Lake is now the biggest concern. Because the lake is a foot higher, Grant... Read more
Clarice Schnaser
Obituaries March 23, 2019 0
Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of Clarice Schnaser, age 87, of Ortonville, MN, who died on March 22, 2019, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Pastor Nate Roschen will... Read more
Darlene Olson
Obituaries March 22, 2019 0
Darlene Joy Olson, age 88, resident of Graceville, MN, died on March 21, 2019 at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville, MN. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN, with Pastor Dave Tonn officiating. Visitation... Read more
