Here come the numbers…
Old John Wiik March 7, 2016 0
As we head into the final week of the legislative session, the school funding changes are all but a foregone conclusion and Medicaid expansion is on hold for now. This week will be a busy one, with a number of bills to finalize action on, and the finalizing of... Read more
Margaret Snow
Obituaries March 6, 2016 0
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Ortonville. Father Brian Oestreich will officiate and burial will be beside her husband at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Visitation will be at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral... Read more
MHS Student Council Gives Donation To New Hospital
Local News March 4, 2016 0
The Milbank High School student council presented a $250 check to Jim Gesswein, chairman of Avera Milbank Area Hospital board. The council raised money throughout the year during different fundraisers in an effort to give back to the community. Along with donating to the hospital building fund, the council... Read more
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk core committee recently donated $2,500 to the Milbank Avera Cancer Support Group.The donation will help to continue their efforts in educating and supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. “The cancer support group is a great way for people to help... Read more
The Milbank Area Bulldogs competed in the opening game of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament Monday, February 29, in Groton. The Dawgs played their hearts out, held their heads high and battled to the finish, but fell short with a 69-30 loss to Aberdeen Roncalli. The team finished the... Read more
Week 8 Update
Old Jason Frerichs March 3, 2016 0
Increased teacher pay is an issue that has been front and center this entire legislative session and I am proud to have been a part of the solution. We all know the increased sales tax will affect every South Dakotan, but I am confident we can build from the... Read more
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank will host Breakfast with the Bunny Saturday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. The event is open for kids ages 3-7. Children will meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny. They are also invited to join together for a bunny basket craft,... Read more
Milbank High School senior, Rebekah Tuchscherer, punched her ticket to the National Speech and Debate Tournament with a top two finish at the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier event last weekend. She finished second overall in the double elimination tournament, falling just once to a competitor from Watertown. Both... Read more
Birdie Lou Scholberg
Obituaries March 2, 2016 0
Birdie Lou Scholberg passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 1, 2016, at Northridge Nursing Home in Ortonville, MN. She was 86 years old. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11th from 5-7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with a brief prayer service & sharing... Read more
The Grant County Library in Milbank has added weekly adult coloring to its lineup of events for the month of March. Each Thursday in March (March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31) from 6-7 p.m. the library will host an adult coloring open house. “Coloring is an activity that we... Read more
