Hospice Honors Patients at Tree of Lights Ceremony
Local News January 9, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Valley Hospice of Milbank honored their 2016 patients at its annual Tree of Lights ceremony Sunday, January 8, at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera chapel. Special music was provided by Milbank High School senior Jimmie Berkner who sang Silent Night and Amazing Grace. A candle lighting... Read more
The sophomore class at Milbank High School is sponsoring a penny war to raise money for three charities – The Make-A-Wish Foundation, 65 Roses, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The penny war will run from January 9, until January 20. The penny buckets are on display in the Milbank... Read more
Harold P. Bergseth
Obituaries January 9, 2017 0
Harold P. Bergseth, age 90 of Ortonville died January 8, 2017, at Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial in... Read more
SZ Entertainment: STAR WARS MOVIES
SZ Entertainment January 8, 2017 0
Milbank Natives and huge Star Wars fans, Sean Zimny and Ryan Schreurs present their Rankings of all 8 Star Wars Movies, including the newly released Rogue One! Read more
Lois Louise Knopf
Obituaries January 8, 2017 0
Lois Louise Knopf, age 86, resident of Ortonville, died on January 7, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Rev. David Tonn will... Read more
Darlene Salverson
Obituaries January 8, 2017 0
Darlene Salverson, age 87, of Edina, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Edina, MN, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017, at 11:00 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville, followed by lunch. A private visitation for family... Read more
Ernest “Red” Heinje
Obituaries January 7, 2017 0
Ernest “Red” Heinje, age 103 of Wilmot died January 6, 2017, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church. Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot Cemetery. Visitation will be at the... Read more
Officials Take Oath of Office
Local News January 5, 2017 0
Grant County Auditor, Karen Layher, administered the oath of office to five elected officials during the Grant County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 3. Bill Street, newly-elected Grant County commissioner for District 2 and incumbent commissioner Doug Stengel, representing District 4, were sworn in to start the meeting. Commissioner Mike... Read more
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs celebrated another stellar high school volleyball season with an awards ceremony over Christmas vacation. Several awards were given by head coach Nancy Hoeke. Four seniors were presented plaques to commemorate their achievements. Caryssa Mielitz was named co-most valuable player and co-team captain. She led... Read more
Farm and Home Show Celebrates 69 Years
Local News January 5, 2017 0
The 69th Annual Grant County Farm and Home Show starts Friday, January 13, and runs through Saturday, January 14. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. “Over 80 vendors... Read more
