Milbank Streets Remain Closed After Train Accident
Local News February 26, 2019 0
Work is progressing on the railroad tracks in Milbank after a truck – train crash yesterday morning at Lloyd Avenue. The wrecked railcars are being removed and workers are laying pre-built track that was trucked to the site. City Administrator John Forman says some streets remain closed to facilitate... Read more
Train Hits Truck in Milbank: Full Story
Local News February 25, 2019 0
An eastbound train passing through Milbank and a pickup truck towing a gooseneck trailer crashed this morning at 5:58 a.m. at Lloyd Street in Milbank. According to Kevin Schuelke, head of the Grant County Emergency Management program, the driver of the white Dodge crewcab was traveling south, but got... Read more
The Final Push…
Senator John Wiik February 25, 2019 0
Crossover day is upon us, and after that, there are only 10 Legislative Days until Veto Day. Crossover day is the day that all bills must move from their body of origin. In other words, all Senate bills must have been heard in committee and either eliminated or moved... Read more
Week Seven of The 2019 Legislative Report
Representative Fred Deutsch February 25, 2019 0
We’ve completed the 7th week of session and things are moving full-tilt. Monday was cross-over day. That’s the deadline when all voting must be done on bills in the chamber of origin before they “cross-over” to the other chamber. Those bills that don’t, automatically die. In commemoration, the decades-old... Read more
Important Bills in The House
Representative John Mills February 25, 2019 0
The legislative session is starting to feel a lot like the snow and this winter – a little deep and long. Fortunately, the end of both, are not that far off! Important bills in the House this past week: HJR1003 – is a resolution to let the voters decide... Read more
Brenda Johnson
Obituaries February 25, 2019 0
Brenda Johnson, age 59, died on February 25, 2019, at Sanford Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church, Ortonville, MN, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service beginning... Read more
Jon Asgrimmson
Obituaries February 25, 2019 0
Jon Ivar Asgrimmson was born to Asgrimur and Thorhuldur (Jonsdottir) Garibaldson on December 7, 1942, in Akureyri, Iceland. He grew up in Iceland and also lived in Bexhill on Sea, Englund. Jon enlisted in the Air Grounds Services in Iceland and obtained a degree in business from Menntaskolinn University... Read more
Jerry Janisch Chosen as Teacher of the Year
Local News February 24, 2019 0
Jerry Janisch has been selected as the 2019 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year. Janisch has been the agricultural education instructor and has also guided the Milbank FFA Chapter to success locally and at state and national competitions since 1992. The award, recognizing Janisch individually as an exceptional... Read more
Michael Pillatzke
Obituaries February 21, 2019 0
Michael Pillatzke, age 64, of Milbank, died on February 21, 2019, at his home, losing his battle with Andexal Carcinoma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Terry Oakes
Obituaries February 20, 2019 0
Terrance “Terry” Oakes, age 79, of Ortonville, MN, died on February 20, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Fr. Brian Oestreich will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be on Friday, March 1, 2019,... Read more
