Opal Olson
Obituaries December 21, 2018 0
Opal Esther Olson, age 94, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on December 20, 2018, at Fairway View Senior Community. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Ortonville United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more
Bonnie Carman
Obituaries December 20, 2018 0
***Services have been rescheduled AGAIN for Bonnie.*** Bonnie L. Carman, age 81, resident of Bellingham, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the Ortonville Area Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 4, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Bellingham Community Center in Bellingham,... Read more
Loutsch and Schwagel Win VFW Essay Contests
Local News December 19, 2018 0
Voice of Democracy: Nathan Loutsch took first place in the 2018 Voice of Democracy essay competition for the Milbank area. Rhianna Wellberg earned second place, and Makenna Osowski was third. The top three winners were each awarded a medal and a monetary prize. Halli Essington, Peyten Wiese, and Korbin... Read more
BREAKING: Stolen Vehicles Lead Police on Over 100 MPH High-Speed Chase
Local News December 18, 2018 0
On Saturday December 15, the Milbank Police Department contacted the Ortonville Police Department at 9:08 a.m. to report a stolen 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle had been taken near the Milbank Hospital and the direction it was fleeing was unknown. The Ortonville Police Department observed the stolen vehicle headed... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Achieves Goal of $182,100
Local News December 18, 2018 0
The Grant County Combined Appeal set a goal of $182,100 for 2018. They just reached it! According to Craig Wellnitz, fundraising chairman, this the seventh year in a row the organization, with help from the generous community, has met its goal. For 57 years – since 1961- the Grant... Read more
December Student of the Month Chosen
Local News December 18, 2018 0
Nolan Hanson, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. He is the son of Michael and Jessica Hanson. Nolan was active in football and track. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, he enjoys hunting and... Read more
Jordan Riley Chosen as MHS Student of the Month
Local News December 18, 2018 0
Jordan Riley, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the November Student of the Month. Jordan is the son of Mike and Holly Riley. Jordan is very active in school. He is active on the football, basketball, and track and field teams. He is also involved... Read more
Debaters Take First at Brookings Bell Tournament
Local News December 17, 2018 0
The Milbank Debate Team took first place in the Class A division at the Brookings High School Bell Tournament on December 14 and 15. Nathan Loutsch and Lars Andersen were semi-finalists in Varsity Public Forum. Other team members Claire Mischel, Marion Mischel, Korbin Leddy, and Trevor Nolting also competed.... Read more
Everyone Welcome to the Free Christmas Day Dinner in Milbank
Local News December 17, 2018 0
Everyone is welcome for holiday cheer, fellowship, and food at the 16th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. No reservations are required. The meal begins at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, and continues until 1 p.m. The traditional Christmas meal... Read more
Jerry Dragseth
Obituaries December 16, 2018 0
Jerry Dragseth, age 68, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 1 PM at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 18, from... Read more
