Larry Moen, age 59, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at his home. A private funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. A visitation for family and friends wishing to pay their respects will be held... Read more

Mark “Boomer” Leuthardt, age 57, of Benson, MN, passed away on January 19, 2021, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 29, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more

The Milbank School Board has updated its close contact quarantine policy. The vote was held during their regular meeting on Monday, January 11.According to Superintendent Justin Downes, the adjustment was based on the decreased number of cases in the community and the school. It also follows a decrease in the number... Read more

The Milbank gymnastics team scored 133.00 points to win the Sisseton Invitational on Saturday, January 2. The team score was the second highest in Milbank High School history.  “We posted six personal best scores – one on bars, one on beam, and four in all-around,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch. “The... Read more

Eugene “Gene” Koch, age 88, of Milbank, SD, died on December 26, 2020, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 3, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00... Read more

MHS senior Toby Schneck collected the 100th wrestling victory of his high school career in the meet against Harrisburg during the dual tournament in Rapid City on Saturday, December 12. Toby has been a varsity wrestler for the Bulldogs since seventh grade. He is the son of Brian and Sherri Schneck. “Toby... Read more

Thomas Koeniguer, age 75, of Milbank, SD, died on December 16, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 20, at the church... Read more

Robert “Bob” J. Stropnicky, age 60, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on December 15, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will... Read more

James Munro, age 58, of Sisseton, SD,  passed away on December 15, 2020, in Sisseton. Private family services will be held. James Allyn Munro was born on January 29, 1962, in Milbank, SD. He was the son of Kenneth Munro Jr. and Adele (Tortenson) Munro. James was raised and grew... Read more

The smartest man in the world, Daniel Merrill Petersen, age 81, completed his last “Hail Mary” play on football Sunday, December, 13, 2020. This play call came with the greatest reward for him: a reunion like no other with beloved family and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held on... Read more