Lukas Rethke
Obituaries August 3, 2018 0
Lukas Rethke, age 41, of Cotopaxi, CO, formerly of Milbank, passed away July 30, 2018. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, August 10, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. until... Read more
Three Break-Ins and Burglaries in Ortonville
Local News August 2, 2018 0
Ortonville Police continue to search for the person or persons who, in the early morning hours of Friday, July 27, broke into the First United Methodist Church office in Ortonville. The suspects stole money and a computer. Pastor Melanie Reiners said, “It is definitely a concern when local churches... Read more
It’s a Keeper! Cody Kasuske caught this beautiful Large Mouth Bass on Big Stone Lake. Cody is automatically entered in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Send in your photo to enter, too. Along with bragging rights, each winner takes home a new lure. To be eligible, include your... Read more
Iver J. Moberg
Obituaries August 2, 2018 0
Iver J. Moberg, age 99, resident of Clinton, MN, died August 1, 2018, at the Clinton Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Pastor Richard Larson will officiate and burial will be in Clinton... Read more
Jerry Kathman Retires Today After 33 Years With the Milbank School District
Local News August 1, 2018 0
Did you graduate from MHS after 1985? if you did, the odds are pretty high you remember Jerry Kathman. Kathman has been the Facilities Maintenance Manager for the Milbank School District for 33 years. Today, August 1, was his last day. What are Jerry’s plans for retirement? “More time... Read more
The second of two public meetings to decide the fate of Koch School was held on July 30, at the school. In an ad hoc meeting following the public forum, the Milbank School District Board of Education (Stengel was absent) voted to approve a referendum for a bond for... Read more
Leonard Stengel
Obituaries August 1, 2018 2
Leonard D. Stengel, age 96, of Milbank, died July 31, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Family and friends greet and share time will be Sunday, August... Read more
Jo Asgrimsson
Obituaries August 1, 2018 0
Jo Asgrimsson, age 74 of Milbank died July 29, 2018, at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. All friends are invited to attend. Jo Saemundsdottir... Read more
USDA Resumes Continuous CRP Enrollment
Local News July 31, 2018 0
As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has resumed accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up at their local... Read more
Gina Jorgenson
Obituaries July 31, 2018 0
Gina M. Jorgenson, age 101, died on July 30, 2018, at Essentia Health – Grace Home in Graceville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Artichoke Lake Baptist Church in rural Correll, MN. Pastor Tom Swartley will officiate and burial will be... Read more
