For nearly 30 years, Top Hat Lanes in Milbank has been owned by a Hoeke. That isn’t about to change anytime soon. Lyle and Laurie Hoeke are selling Top Hat Lanes to Lyle’s brother, Scott, along with Dan Sorenson and Darwin and Christine Knaus. Lyle and Laurie purchased the... Read more
The fourth of July festivities at Lake Farley Park Monday went off with a bang and were rated a success by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We really didn’t know what to expect, but it was well received and turned out great,” stated Abbey Angerhofer, chamber board president... Read more
Vacation Bible School 2016 at Valley Baptist Church chose the Beacon Center of Watertown as its mission. The Beacon provides assistance to adults and children experiencing a domestic violence crisis. Pastor Brian McFaden and his wife, Meggan, issued a challenge to the students – donate 50 items. The wish... Read more
Youth Go Around The World At 4-H Camp
Local News July 5, 2016 0
Eight Grant County 4-H members embarked on an adventure to 4-H camp at Camp Bob Marshall in Custer June 22-25. Pictured attending the camp were back row, left to right, Alex Adolph, Sara Koepke, Benett Street, William Karels, Isaac Sousa, Susan Karels and Jason Karels. Middle row, Elyse Reede,... Read more
The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Farmer’s Market in the parking lot of the Milbank Visitor Center beginning Tuesday, July 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. “Any vendors interested in selling their goods can just show up that day without registering in advance,” stated Laura Kelly, chamber... Read more
Thirty-one athletes competed for Milbank at the Webster Sink or Swim meet Monday, June 27. “This is a meet for only swimmers ages 12 and under, so we had a very good group of swimmers represent Milbank,” noted Coach Jodi Street. “For some on our team, this was their... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers... Read more
Germain “Jerry” Kunz
Obituaries July 1, 2016 0
Germain “Jerry” Kunz, age 84, of Ortonville, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the Grace Home in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Father Germain Rademacher and Father Brian Oestreich will concelebrate... Read more
Donald Fuhrman
Obituaries July 1, 2016 0
Donald Fuhrman, age 91, of Graceville died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Essentia Health Hospital in Graceville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Johnson, MN with Rev. Eugene Andrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery... Read more
Mertens Family Wins Big at Battle of the Borders
Local News June 30, 2016 0
Fifty 4-H’ers from the tri-state area of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota went head to head in the 2016 Battle of the Borders Showdown. Lindsey Mertens was named Grand Champion for her market steer in the market beef show. McKenzie Mertens was fourth overall and Garrett Mertens was... Read more
