The Concordia Chapel Choir from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota will perform in Ortonville on March 16. Ortonville is the choir’s second stop on its annual regional tour. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church at 9 NW 3rd Street. The concert is free... Read more
Mielitz, Bien and Cummins Make All-Conference Teams
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Three MHS players were named to All-Northeast Conference basketball teams. They are Seniors Caryssa Mielitz and Nate Bien and sophomore Gabbi Cummins. Mielitz, a first-team honoree, led the Lady Bulldogs’ scoring this season with 380 points. She averaged 16.5 points per game making 146-of-329 attempts from the field for... Read more
Milbank School Board Accepts Resignations
Local News March 14, 2017 0
Staffing changes were approved during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education Monday, March 13. “We have some disappointing and unexpected resignations this year,” said Graf. “But we wish them all well in their future endeavors.” Shelly Loehrer submitted her resignation as kindergarten teacher at Koch... Read more
Jason Karels Hired as MHS Building Trades Instructor
Local News March 13, 2017 0
Jason Karels has been hired as the building trades instructor for the Milbank School District. He replaces Clee Brakke who will retire at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year. “We welcome Jason to the district,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf, during the regular meeting of the school board Monday,... Read more
Milbank High School alumnus, John Trevett, has been hired to coach the newly added track and field event, pole vault, this season. His supplemental contract was approved by the Milbank School District Board of Education Monday, March 13, at its regular meeting. “Pole vault was a passion for me,... Read more
Holli Seehafer Writes Romance Series
Local News March 13, 2017 0
The Grant County Public Library will host a talk with Holli Seehafer on Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Seehafer has written a four-book Christian romance series under the pseudonym Cadee Brystal. Her titles include Wide Open Spaces, Breaking Free, Settling Down and Taking Care. Friends of the... Read more
Kadon Leddy Serves as Page
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Kadon Leddy, a senior at Milbank High School, served as a Senate page during the 92nd Session of the South Dakota Senate from March 6-10. He was sponsored by Senator Jason Frerichs from District 1. During the final session, Leddy sat in on committee meetings and attended the Governor’s... Read more
Elsie Hanson
Obituaries March 13, 2017 0
Elsie Hanson, age 92, of Wilmot died March 12, 2017, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be at the church Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. and continue one hour... Read more
Morris Howland
Obituaries March 13, 2017 0
Morris Allen Howland, age 96, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on March 12, 2017 at Northridge Residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 20, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, one hour prior to... Read more
Today, March 12, is the 105th birthday of Girl Scouts. On this day in 1912, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low founded the first Girl Scout troop by bringing together 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia for friendship, empowerment, and leadership. Milbank Girl Scout troops are funded in part by Grant County... Read more
