Big Stone Lake Opens For Fishing Saturday
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

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.

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

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
Lou Grows Plants Into Blooming Business
Lou’s Greenhouse in Big Stone City will open its doors Friday. Haven’t shopped there? Well, you might be the only gardener who hasn’t. “From now until July, we often have 100-200 people choosing plants at one time in our greenhouses,” said owner Lou Brown. “We have 110 shopping carts... Read more
Fred Deutsch Withdraws from 2016 SD House Race
Dr. Fred Deutsch announced his withdrawal from the 2016 South Dakota District 4 House of Representatives race. Deutsch has served District 4 from 2014-2016. “My wife, Kathleen, has requested I take a break to spend more time with my family and business,” Deutsch stated. Dr. Deutsch intends to run... Read more
Deadlines Approaching For Shape Up Milbank Days
It’s almost that time of the year again – time for spring cleaning. Shape Up Milbank days are set for Friday, May 6, through Saturday, May 14, to help get the dirty work done. City-wide rummage sales are scheduled for Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7. Rummage sale... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Gain Experience On Golf Course
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs girls golf team competed in its second tournament of the season and gained valuable insight into their games with each and every stroke during the Ortonville, MN, Invitational Wednesday, April 20. Kylie Kasuske had a solid showing finishing 13th overall with a final 18-hole round... Read more
Redmond and Trapp Qualify For National HOSA Conference
Milbank High School juniors Macie Redmond and Mallory Trapp earned a trip to Nashville, Tennessee to the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) National Conference June 21-26. They will join 10,000 others, including over 100 South Dakota delegates, for the fortieth year of the conference. The event will feature... Read more
Donald “Don” Bray
Donald “Don” Bray, age 78, of Ortonville, MN, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Casket bearers will be Nic Bray, Matthew Bray, Patrick Bray, Jake... Read more