Sanford Health to Take Over Lewis Drug Stores
Local News August 28, 2025 0
Sanford Health announced today, August 28, that it will be taking over Lewis Drug, a family-owned pharmacy and retail store chain with 60 locations throughout South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. The deal also includes the 11 pharmacies already located in Sanford Health clinics. Sanford says it expects the merger... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tangle With Madison in First Home Match of the Season
Milbank Area Tennis August 28, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team hosted the other Lady Bulldogs of Madison at Cantine Courts in Milbank on Tuesday, August 26. Madison got the win with a final score of 8-1. At No. 1 for Milbank, Jenna Korstjens secured the lone home victory when she defeated Delilah Maxwell 10-7.... Read more
Laura Roeder
Obituaries August 28, 2025 0
Laura Mae Roeder, age 95, of Ortonville, MN, died Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Mound Cemetery in Ortonville. A visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 5:00... Read more
Bulldogs Start Golf Season at Sioux Valley Invite
Milbank Area Golf August 27, 2025 0
Ben Hogan said, “The most important shot in golf is the next one,” and the Bulldogs golf team is already focused on getting better during the 2025 season. Mark Keeton, head coach at MHS, said, “We are a very young team. We lost four starters from last year. Many... Read more
Joel Foster to Retire After 28 Years With Grant County FSA
Local News August 27, 2025 0
Joel Foster might not be as famous as Marie Kondo, but both have built their careers on keeping other people organized. Marie is a genius when it comes to spiffing up your closet, but Joel has the corner on your farm. He has been the Farm Service Association (FSA)... Read more
Rita Grim
Obituaries August 27, 2025 0
Rita Grim, age 72, of Ortonville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, from a cardiac arrest. The family will hold a celebration of Rita’s life at a later date and notice will be given. Rita... Read more
Brian Wollschlager
Obituaries August 26, 2025 0
Brian Wollschlager, age 62, of LaBolt, SD, passed away on August 25, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Vicar Emelia Enquist will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 1, from... Read more
Marty Buttke
Obituaries August 25, 2025 0
Marty Buttke, 75, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, August... Read more
Lynn Wilkie
Obituaries August 24, 2025 0
Lynn Wilkie, age 86, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Wilmot. Private family services will be held. Read more
David “Hooper” Gruenwald
Obituaries August 24, 2025 0
David “Hooper” Gruenwald, 61, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Fr. John Helmueller will... Read more
