Today, September 16, marks the 101st anniversary of the American Legion. As you might already know, the American Legion created Legion baseball, the Veterans Administration, Boys State, an amateur radio program, Operation Comfort Warriors, oratorical contests, scholarships, and more. The American Legion is comprised of members who served active duty... Read more

Marjorie Lindholm, age 89, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. A visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10:00... Read more

The MHS boys’ and girls’ cross country teams attended the Redfield Invitational on Thursday, September 3. Nick Batchelor won the boys’ varsity race for the second straight meet this season. “Nick put in some good mileage this summer,” said Milbank’s head coach, Eric Townsend. “His hard work and leadership will be... Read more

Calvin Cameron, age 89, of Wilmot, passed away on September 2, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, beginning at 1:00 p.m.... Read more

Roger J. Eilers, age 74, of Revillo, passed away on September 1, 2020, due to complications of heart surgery. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Revillo. The Reverend Keith Smith will officiate. Burial will be at the Revillo... Read more

Lois Hansen, age 93, of Browns Valley, MN, died on August 28, 2020, at Browns Valley Health Center.  A private family funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, at 2:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley.  Pastor Nathanael Biberdorf will officiate. The public is invited to... Read more

Whetstone Valley Strings will bring music to the Farmers’ Market on Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m.  Grab your lawn chair or a blanket and head to the grass at the park gazebo near the Grant County Library. Relax and listen as violins and cellos send folk and classical music from... Read more

Brian K. Sandberg, age 58, of Clara City, MN, passed away on August 15, in Willmar, MN. A private, immediate family only, graveside service will be held at the Clinton City Cemetery. Pastor Jim Rach will officiate. Brian Sandberg was born on February 10, 1962, in Ortonville, MN, to Richard... Read more

Several runners earned the top spot in their respective age groups at the Avera Medical Group Milbank/Milbank Area Hospital Avera Race for Hope in support of breast cancer on Saturday, August 1, at the Milbank Medical Center campus.The overall winner of the 5K race was Nick Batchelor with a time... Read more

LeOnn Klug, age 66, of Clinton, MN, passed away at his home, with his son, Travis, at his side, on August 13, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 29, at the Clinton Memorial Building from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. While maintaining social distancing guidelines,... Read more