Dennis Van Asch
Obituaries July 8, 2017 0
Dennis Van Asch, age 72 of Milbank died July 8, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more
Hulda A. Ballhagen
Obituaries July 8, 2017 0
Hulda A. “Tooty” Ballhagen of Graceville, age 95, died on July 8, 2017, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Rev. Bev McNeill will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to... Read more
An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Milbank High School lunchroom. According to Grant County Bloodmobile Coordinator Margaret Skoog, “Summer typically brings a shortage in the blood supply.” Appointments are necessary. Call Skoog at 605-880-0435. Appointments can... Read more
Bill Schuneman Retires from Implement Business
Local News July 5, 2017 0
If you believe “nothing runs like a Deere,” you’ve probably met Bill Schuneman of Schuneman Equipment in Milbank. Bill has been a John Deere man for over 40 years. His JD career started when he was hired as a sales associate with Day County Equipment in Webster in 1977.... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team held its annual Lap-A-Thon fundraiser June 29, at Unity Square. Each swim team member sought pledges at a flat donation rate or for each lap. Swimmers had exactly two hours to complete the task. Those who met the highest goal of 220 laps... Read more
Claire Mischel Wins Dockter Award
Local News July 5, 2017 0
The Grant County 4-H Horse Show was held June 28, at the 4-H Grounds in Milbank. Riders receiving top honors in horse showmanship include: Champion Senior Showman, Claire Mischel; Reserve Junior Showman, Cassidy Schwagel; Champion Junior Showman, Marion Mischel; and Beginner Showman, Brook Schwagel. Claire Mischel also won the... Read more
Was it a taping for a Food Network show? Or the Grant County 4-H Special Foods Contest? Each cook had a 48-inch space to prepare their dish and 90 minutes to complete it. They were also required to prepare a centerpiece and place setting – all as the judge... Read more
Dean Robinson
Obituaries July 5, 2017 0
Dean Thomas Robinson, formerly of Milbank, won his battle with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Sanford Health Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD, at the age of 63. Dean was born on March 7, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William... Read more
Thirty-two swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team competed at the Webster 12-and-Under Fun Meet on June 26. Ten State A qualifying events were clocked by Carter Gloe, Jacob Overby, Hallie Schulte, Liam Street, and Rylie Overby. Five MALST team records fell. Joseph Schulte broke Carter Gloe’s 2017... Read more
Alvah Clark
Obituaries July 4, 2017 0
Alvah Clark, age 60 of Graceville died on July 2, 2017 at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 10, at 2:00 p.m. at Beardsley United Methodist Church. Rev. Ailsa Odom will officiate and burial will be in the Clinton Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more
