Edwin Griepp
Obituaries April 26, 2016 0
Edwin Griepp, age 95, of Faribault, MN, and formerly of Big Stone City, SD, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the St. Lucas Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN, with Rev.... Read more
Students from Milbank, Grant-Deuel, Wilmot, Summit, Ortonville, and Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley schools heard a loud message April 21 – Think and drive; stay alive! April is National Distracted Driver Awareness month and also the onset of a dangerous driving time for teenagers. “Many young people have been seriously injured or died... Read more
Bulldog Netters Battle In Competitive Matches
Milbank Area Tennis April 24, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldog boys tennis team battled two tough teams during the Brandon Valley Triangular Thursday, April 21, and fell to 1-8 on the season. Milbank dropped 9-0 in both matches to Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls Lincoln. “Brandon is noted for very aggressive doubles play with exceptional volleying... Read more
Grant County VSO Office Hours Changed
CommunityLocal News April 24, 2016 0
The Grant County Veterans Service Office recently changed its hours at the request of the veterans it serves. “We moved our hours to earlier in the day to accommodate our veterans,” stated Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Scott Malimanek. The VSO office hours are now Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8... Read more
Relay Teams Qualify for State Meet
Milbank Area Track and Field April 24, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys and girls track teams both came away with victories at the Deuel Kiwanis Invitational track and field meet April 19, in Clear Lake. New meet and school records were set and two relay teams punched their tickets to the state meet. The boys team ran... Read more
Katherine “Kat” Spindler
Obituaries April 23, 2016 0
Katherine “Kat” Spindler, age 89, of Osakis, MN, died on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Galeon Senior Living in Osakis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Beardsley with Father David Breu celebrating the Mass.... Read more
Big Stone Lake Opens For Fishing Saturday
Local News April 22, 2016 0
All border water lakes will open for fishing Saturday, April 23. This includes Big Stone Lake. “The water temperature is around 55 degrees which should make for some great fishing,” stated Game, Fish and Parks Conservation Officer Jamie Pekelder. Walleyes are the predominate fish of Big Stone Lake, but... Read more
Mary Jane Johnson
Obituaries April 22, 2016 0
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the time of service at the church on Saturday. Casket bearers will be Vernon Johnson,... Read more
Donald Baker, Sr.
Obituaries April 22, 2016 1
Donald Baker, Sr., age 69, of Madison, MN, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Pastor Richard Larson officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in... Read more
Agnes Edison
Obituaries April 21, 2016 0
Agnes Edison, 96, of Mesa, Arizona, previously of Ortonville, died on April 19, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home of Ortonville from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Father Brian Oestreich will lead a prayer service at 12:45 p.m. followed by... Read more
