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
MMS Singers Attend Festival for Young Voices
Local News March 21, 2019 0
Twenty-two seventh and eighth grade choir students from Milbank Middle School participated in the Festival for Young Voices in Brookings on March 12. Guest director, Kim Bruguier from Mitchell, rehearsed with the ensemble of over 200 voices. The choir presented a grand concert that evening in the Mitchell High... Read more
Warning-Flooded Roads in Grant County
Local News March 21, 2019 0
Kevin Schuelke, manager of Grant County Emergency Management Services, extends this urgent warning to all drivers: Drive with extreme caution. Many roads in Grant County are experiencing flooding in low-lying areas. Be alert! Warmer temps are accelerating daytime runoff.” Schuelke says, “ Under no circumstances, should you drive through... Read more
June Julius
Obituaries March 20, 2019 1
June Julius, age 67, of Milbank, SD, died on March 20, 2019, at Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health. Funeral services for are scheduled for Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher and Kristy Liebe will officiate. Visitation will take place Friday,... Read more
Fire and Rescue Teams Save DeBoer Dairy Barn
Local News March 20, 2019 0
Kevin Schuelke, fire chief of Milbank Fire and Rescue, said the Corona Volunteer Fire Department used “big water” to stop the spreading of flames from a barn fire on the Paul DeBoer dairy farm north of Corona on March 15, at 1 p.m. Schuelke said, “This is something first-on-the-scene... Read more
Taco John’s is rocking their socks during World Down Syndrome Day on Wednesday, March 21. According to Brian Fox, owner of Taco John’s in Milbank, the staff at Taco John’s will all be wearing colorful and mismatched socks to show their support. Fox invites you to rock your socks,... Read more
