Gerald “Gary” Nelson
Obituaries November 26, 2016 0
Gerald “Gary” Nelson, 78, of Browns Valley, died November 25, 2016, at the Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, SD. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley, MN with Rev. Paul Warnier officiating. Urn bearer will... Read more
Reuben Aden
Obituaries November 24, 2016 0
Reuben Aden, age 94, of Milbank died November 23, 2016, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Reuben Dell Aden, oldest of eight children, was born on September 15, 1922, to Dell and Hilke (Tjaden) Aden at home, south and west of Twin Brooks, South Dakota. The family later... Read more
Gary Wayne “Jake” Eggert
Obituaries November 23, 2016 0
Gary Wayne “Jake” Eggert, age 51 of Cold Spring, MN died November 22, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church. Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more
Open House Celebrated at New Hospital
Local News November 22, 2016 0
Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avera Medical Group Milbank showcased its state-of-the-art healthcare campus during an open house and ribbon cutting today, Tuesday, November 22. The program was guided by Northeast South Dakota Healthcare Foundation board chairman, Jim Gesswein. He thanked the generous donors who made the new facility... Read more
Fifty-two turkeys were given away at the Milbank Fire Department’s annual turkey bingo fundraiser November 17, at the Milbank Fire Hall. Drawings for prizes were also held. Winners of the drawings were: Larry Underwood, $200 grocery gift card; Kallie Evans, $100 grocery gift card; Lane Hamman, $50 grocery gift... Read more
This year’s Missoula Children’s Theatre production is Rapunzel. Auditions are set for Monday, November 28, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence School gymnasium. “All students -kindergarten through seniors- are encouraged to audition,” stated organizer Amy Thue. “No preparation is required. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will continue their normal scheduling throughout the rest of November and into December. Programs featured for the remainder of 2016 include Afternoon Tea with Downton Abbey, Adult Coloring, Tech Tuesday, Junior Makers and Reading Adventures. Library director Jody Carlson would also like to inform... Read more
Charles “Chuck” Brust
Obituaries November 22, 2016 0
Charles “Chuck” Brust, age 74, of Gig Harbor WA, formerly of Milbank and Aberdeen, SD, died in University Place, WA at Franciscan Hospice House on November 19, 2016. Chuck passed away peacefully with his wife and sons at his side. He was diagnosed with interstitial pulmonary fibrosis in 2006.... Read more
The St. Lawrence School Student Council purchased and donated Thanksgiving food staples to a family for the upcoming holiday. The 16 students used the proceeds from their school store. Half of the group went shopping at Hartman’s Family Foods and purchased the food and the other eight students delivered... Read more
Mikaela Hoeke Earns State Volleyball Honor
Milbank Area Volleyball November 21, 2016 0
Senior setter for the Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs, Mikaela Hoeke, was named to the 2016 Class A All-Tournament team. Hoeke was selected after the conclusion of the state tournament in Watertown November 17 through November 19. Mikaela is a three-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs and has filled the... Read more
