Real Estate Taxes Due October 31
Local News October 18, 2017 0
Raynelle J. Mueller, Grant County Treasurer, reminds all home owners second half real estate and mobile home taxes are due Tuesday, October 31. “If you mail in your taxes, they must be postmarked on or before October 31,” stated Mueller. “Interest will be added for those received November 1,... Read more
Shirley Naab
Obituaries October 18, 2017 0
Shirley Naab, age 76, of Graceville, Minnesota, who died on October 18, 2017, at Grace Home in Graceville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Home in Graceville. Pastor Lynn Thomas will officiate, and burial will be at Graceville Consolidated Cemetery.... Read more
Local Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Cub Scout Pack 38, and the scout’s families begin their annual Scouting for Food and Sight drive Saturday, October 21. The scouts will go door-to-door in Milbank Saturday morning to place a door hanger on everyone’s door as a reminder to bag... Read more
Winter Sports to Start Practices
High School Sports October 17, 2017 0
Winter sports begin soon. MHS Athletic Director Adolph Shepardson reminds parents of students participating in winter sports that, “All athletes must have a physical or physical update completed before they may begin to practice.” Start dates and times for winter sports: Lady Bulldog gymnastics team – A mandatory pre-season... Read more
Carol Kleindl
Obituaries October 17, 2017 0
Carol Kleindl, age 62 of Graceville died October 17, 2017, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 4 – 8 p.m. and... Read more
Milbank School District Approves Purchase of 2018 Activity Bus
Local News October 16, 2017 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved an amended contract with DeFea Transportation for the purchase of a new bus. The consent was obtained during the regular meeting of the board on Wednesday, October 11. Under the agreement, DeFea Transportation will own the 2018 Freightliner 52-passenger coach bus.... Read more
Time to Organize Your It Only Takes a Spark Team
Local News October 16, 2017 0
It’s time to organize your 2018 It Only Takes a Spark cancer walk team. All you need is your friends, family, neighbors, business, or group willing to walk and raise money for those afflicted with cancer. There are no age restrictions. Team captains meet monthly with the Core Committee... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Work Hard on the Court
Milbank Area Volleyball October 16, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs worked hard and maintained their composure despite a 3-0 loss to Northwestern Saturday, October 14, in a road matchup. The locals dropped their season record to 8-13 following the loss. “I was pleased with our effort,” stated Bulldog head coach Nancy Hoeke. “They (Northwestern)... Read more
Friday, October 13, the Milbank Middle School combined 7th and 8th grade band competed in the Lake Region Marching Band Festival in Groton. Other middle school bands were from the Aberdeen Simmons/Holgate and Watertown schools. Friday evening, all band students in grades 6-12 performed at the annual Band Night... Read more
Rachel Ehlebracht
Obituaries October 16, 2017 0
Rachel Ehlebracht, age 94, of Big Stone City died on October 16, 2017, at Bethesda Home in Webster, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. Richard Larson will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood... Read more
