Lester Schimmel
Obituaries April 5, 2018 0
Lester Schimmel, age 83 of Milbank died April 5, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church. Rev. Kent Groethe and Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Burial will be in the Milbank City... Read more
Two Fires in Rural Milbank
Local News April 4, 2018 0
At 3:53 a.m. on Monday, April 2, the Milbank Fire and Rescue a Department was dispatched to the home of Dennis and Arlene Fonder at 14241 479th Avenue. Upon arrival, the rescue team found fire in the attached garage of the home. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “The fire was... Read more
Milbank High School Releases Third Quarter Honor Roll
Local News April 4, 2018 0
Milbank High School has issued the third quarter honor rolls for the 2017-18 school year. Students named to the list include the following: PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN: Hali Essington, DeAndre French, Jenna Johnson, Amaya Street, Madelyn Thue, Jessica VanPeursem, Peyten Wiese. SOPHOMORES: Noah Mursu, Tracy Pillatzki, Danica Schulte. JUNIORS: Sara Capp, Kevin Koik,... Read more
Two Senior Managers Join Valley Queen Cheese Factory
Local News April 4, 2018 0
Keith Gretenhart is the new Senior Manager-Ingredient Sales at Valley Queen Cheese Factory in Milbank. Gretenhart is responsible for marketing dairy ingredients to domestic and international customers. He also leads the company’s cream purchasing. Gretenhart brings extensive experience in dairy and food marketing, and, most recently, was employed with... Read more
National Library Week is April 8-14. The theme for 2018 is Libraries Lead. To celebrate, Grant County Library patrons are invited to enter to win door prizes, complete activity sheets for awards, and attend events. (Look for a complete event calendar here on the Valley Express.) The library in... Read more
April 4 – Movie & Munchies – 12:30 pm — Indian Summers April 5 – Board of Trustees Meeting – 4:15 p.m. April 8-14 National Library Week April 10 – Tech Tuesday – Call 432.6543 for your appointment April 10 – Brain Builders 3:30 p.m. – 4:30, p.m. Ages... Read more
Urban Stolpman
Obituaries April 3, 2018 0
Graveside services, with military honors, are scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Mound Cemetery. Urban T. Stolpman, 97, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2017 in Kerrville, Texas. He was born on Oct. 10, 1920 in Rosen, MN to the late Theresa... Read more
Raymond Bergeson
Obituaries April 3, 2018 0
Raymond M. Bergeson, age 95 resident of Ortonville, died March 30, 2018.. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 6, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Pastor David Tonn will officiate and burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more
Allen Radtke
Obituaries April 2, 2018 0
DUE TO THE WEATHER, ALLEN’S FUNERAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 2:00 PM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Allen Radtke, age 83 of rural Twin Brooks died April 2, 2018, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 1:00 P. at Central United... Read more
Avanell Jacobson
Obituaries April 2, 2018 0
Avanell Jacobson, age 87 of Ortonville died on April 2, 2018, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Padre David Garza will officiate and burial will be at Mound... Read more
