Celebrate this Independence Day at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Activities start at 6:30 p.m. The annual fireworks show, sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, begins at 9:45 p.m. “The show will be staged by the Milbank Fire Department, led by Jeremy Johnson,” stated Chamber Events Director... Read more
Rural Solutions Celebrates Grand Opening
Local News June 28, 2017 0
Rural Solutions, Inc. highlighted its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 28. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting to welcome RSI as a new member. RSI, located in the former Dallas Hanson building on East Highway 12, has been providing technology solutions to... Read more
The first event in the Lake Farley Summer Event Series was rated a success according to Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director Laura Kelly. “It was tough with the wind and cold temperatures, but we are very grateful for all those who attended and took part in our... Read more
Matt Kosbob and Chase Kuefler of Ortonville, Minnesota won South Dakota’s Largest Cornhole Tournament. The tournament was held during the Lake Farley Summer Events Series on June 24, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Matt Wellnitz and Jon Gerhold took second place. Nineteen teams competed. “We were really happy... Read more
4-H’ers Explore Imagination at Camp Bob Marshall
Local News June 27, 2017 0
Nine Grant County 4-H’ers expanded their imaginations at Camp Bob Marshall in Custer from June 17-20. The camp’s theme was Imagination Station. The youth were chaperoned by Susan Karels, Rochelle Reede, Alex Adolph and Sara Koepke, Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor. Youth taking part in the event were... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team battled cold and wind during the Britton Swim Meet, June 24. Despite the weather, they broke team records, set state qualifying marks, and earned 19 first place finishes. “This was by far the coldest meet I have been to in the last six... Read more
Lavalle C. Berkner
Obituaries June 27, 2017 0
Lavalle C. Berkner, age 81 of Ortonville died June 26, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville on Friday, June 30, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Services for Lavalle will be Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 2:00... Read more
Valley Queen Cheese Announces $50 Million Expansion
Local News June 27, 2017 1
Valley Queen’s Board of Directors has approved a $50 million investment in its facility in Milbank. This expansion project, dubbed “VQ Next,” will increase the firm’s processing capacity by 25% to over 5 million pounds of milk per day. All milk will be supplied from dairies within a 100-mile... Read more
Larry Montag
Obituaries June 26, 2017 4
Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of Larry Earl Montag, age 63, of Big Stone City who died on June 25, 2017, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Gary DeRouchey on Friday, June 30, at 11:00 a.m. at... Read more
Edna Paasche
Obituaries June 25, 2017 0
Edna Paasche, age 107, died on June 23, 2017, at Fairway View Communities in Ortonville, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Pastor David Tonn will officiate. Visitation will be held on June 30th, one... Read more
