Gall is New Info Systems Manager at OAHS
Tyler Gall is the new Information Systems Manager at Ortonville Area Health Services. (OAHS). Tyler has been a PC/network support technician at OAHS since April 2015, and, in his new position, will be responsible for the operation of all computer systems at OAHS. “Tyler has built strong relationships with... Read more
Excavator Causes Gas Leak
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call of a gas leak at approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 29. The leak occurred at the home of Jason and Amber Wellnitz in Henze Addition in Milbank. According to Assistant Fire Chief David Giesen, work was being done... Read more
MHS Cheerleaders Begin Practice
The Milbank High School football cheerleaders for the 2017 season will begin practice tomorrow, Tuesday, August 1, according to MHS Cheer Advisor April Anderson. Prior to the first day of school, practices are Tuesday, August 1; Thursday, August 3; Monday, August 7, and Thursday, August 10, from 10 a.m.... Read more
Live Music at Downtown Tuesday
The Neon Gypsy Acoustics will play at Downtown Tuesday tomorrow, August 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Farmers Market will also be set up on Main Street, along with special booths and surprise sales at participating businesses. Read more
Alma Dockter

Alma Dockter

Obituaries July 31, 2017 0

Alma Dockter, age 91 of Milbank died July 31, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more
Andrena McEwen

Andrena McEwen

Obituaries July 31, 2017 0

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME OF SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10 A.M. (instead of 9 A.M.) Andrena McEwen, age 96 of Ortonville died July 31, 2017, in Eagan, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. Ailsa... Read more

Max Hapka

Obituaries July 31, 2017 0

Max Hapka, age 91 of Ortonville who died July 28, 2017, Fairway View Communities in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Deacon Art Abel will officiate and a private burial will take place at... Read more
Grant County Achievement Days Schedule Set
Grant County Achievement Days take place from Monday, August 7, through Wednesday, August 9, at the Grant County 4-H grounds south of the American Lutheran Church on Flynn Drive in Milbank. But if you can’t wait that long, new this year, are a 5K run and two-mile fun walk,... Read more
Christian Service Council to Hold Food Giveaway
The Grant County Christian Service Council is partnering with Feeding South Dakota for a food giveaway on Wednesday, August 16. The event runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Exhibit Building at the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds. “This food giveaway is for families in the Milbank area in... Read more
MALST to Swim in State Meet
Fourteen swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team secured a spot in the 2017 Long Course State A Championship meet. The meet takes place July 28-30, in Aberdeen. Only those who have achieved state qualifying times are allowed to swim at the State A meet. Swimmers competing include: Laney... Read more