Action continues to increase during the third week of the Milbank youth tennis league at Cantine Courts. Following are this week’s scores along with the standings after three weeks of play. Week Three Scores Maroon League – Mitch Quade defeated Ethan Bohn, 10-3. Red League – Nathan Loutsch outlasted... Read more
The Grant County 4-H Malt Wagon served over 3,500 malts during the three-day event June 6-8. The event raised over $4,000 for the Grant County 4-H and Shooting Sports programs. New activities implemented for youth include aquatic robotics, Lego storytelling, and a year-round sewing club. The event is run... Read more
Rosalie (Mrs. Charles) Overby
Obituaries June 20, 2016 0
Rosalie (Mrs. Charles) Overby, age 75 of Wilmot died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate. Visitation will be at the church one... Read more
Curt and Charlie Berkner grew up following their father, Jim, around his excavating business. Like most young boys, they couldn’t resist playing in the dirt. Now, 49 years later, they all continue to work side by side. The trio owns and operates Berkner Excavating & Gravel in Milbank. Jim... Read more
The MHS boys and girls golf programs hosted their annual Bulldog Open fundraiser June 12, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. The father-son team of Phil Seehafer, Sean Zimny, Ryan Schreurs, and Stu Schreurs carded a 63 to win the tournament. The event raised $1,080 for the golf programs. “A... Read more
Helen Harder
Obituaries June 19, 2016 0
Helen Harder, age 86, of Milbank, died on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services are pending. Helen LaVonne Harder was born on November 3, 1929, in Grant County, SD, to John and Helen (Froke) Tomek. She graduated from Milbank High School and then furthered her education... Read more
Ahlica R. McClellan
Obituaries June 16, 2016 0
Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of Ahlica Rae McClellan, age 41, of Ortonville who died Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at New Life Baptist Church in Ortonville with Pastor Philip Ostlund officiating. Visitation will be held... Read more
Mikkelsons Question Commissioners
Local News June 16, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met in a regular meeting Thursday, June 9. Community members attended to present questions about Ordinance 2016-1. The ordinance, which deals with CAFO operations, went into effect June 10. Dan and Tammy Mikkelson queried the commission regarding the vesting process for a CAFO. They also requested... Read more
Gretchen Koopmans Hired as MHS Language Arts Teacher
Local News June 16, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Gretchen Koopmans as the high school language arts teacher during its regular meeting Monday, June 12. “We are excited to bring Gretchen to the Milbank School District,” stated Superintendent Tim Graf. Koopmans was an English teacher and debate... Read more
John Mills to Run for District 4 House
Local News June 14, 2016 0
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Republican Party announced that John Mills of rural Volga has been chosen by the District 4 Republicans to be on the ballot for State House this November. Mills joins Milbank resident Jason Kettwig as the second of two GOP candidates running for District... Read more
