Jim Anderson
Obituaries November 23, 2018 0
James “Jim” Anderson, age 76, of Labolt, SD, died on November 23, 2018, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health as a result of injuries sustained in a farming accident. Services will be conducted by Revered Dr. DeVern Schwenn and Pastor Thom Bowsher on Tuesday, November 27, at... Read more
Marlene Reil
Obituaries November 23, 2018 0
Marlene Alma Reil, age 89, of Corona, SD, died peacefully at her home on November 23, 2018. A private graveside service will be held. Marlene was born to August and Alma Steinberg on June 22, 1929, in Roberts County, SD. She attended Summit High School and later taught country... Read more
St. Lawrence Students Raise Funds for Thanksgiving Meals
Local News November 20, 2018 0
The St. Lawrence Student Council planned a Thanksgiving menu for three local families in need. The students did all the grocery shopping and delivering of the holiday food to the Grant County Courthouse. The student council earned the money by opening their store after Mass every other Friday. “I... Read more
If you’re a fan of the arts, chances are good you’ve seen and heard this Bulldog in action. Senior, Kellie Christians, is active in music and theater as well as FFA and Bulldog athletics. And according to Kellie, her favorite activities are FFA and theater. “Both have pushed me... Read more
The 57th campaign year of The Grant County Combined Appeal is well underway. The 2018 goal of $182,100 as of last week stands at over 87% being met. The goal set each year comes for the dollar amount requested from the groups and organizations that benefit from this drive.... Read more
Isabelle Folkens
Obituaries November 20, 2018 0
Isabelle Folkens, age 93, of Clinton, died on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the Ortonville Area Hospital with her daughter and grandchildren by her side. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018, at 1:30PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Visitation will be held on Sunday,... Read more
Fowl Play at the White House? Still Time to Vote for Peas or Carrots!
Local News November 19, 2018 0
What’s on the menu this Thanksgiving at the White House? Not Peas and Carrots! Peas and Carrots are the two South Dakota turkeys hoping to win a presidential pardon tomorrow and avoid ending up on the Trump family’s Thanksgiving table. True to its Washington roots, the annual tradition of... Read more
Shayne Ayres Hired as New CFO at Ortonville Area Health Services
Local News November 19, 2018 0
Shane Ayres has been hired as the new Chief Financial Officer at Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). Ayres had been employed as the CFO at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center in Wheaton, Minnesota since 2007. His professional life also includes five years as the city administrator for Faith, South Dakota,... Read more
Winter Swim Season Kicks Off in Brookings
Milbank Area Swimming November 19, 2018 0
Milbank swimmers kicked off their winter competition at the Brookings Invitational at Brookings High School on November 10, and November 11. Coach Jodi Street said, “This was a good meet to see where we are starting off our season at. I was impressed with some of our swims and... Read more
The Milbank Debate Team competed in the Watertown After-School Individual Event Tournament on Tuesday November 13th. Marion Mischel achieved 3rd in Novice Original Oratory. Read more
