Edward Christeson, age 88, resident of Clinton, MN, died on July 30, 2019, at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville, MN. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Clinton City Cemetery in Clinton. Edward Lester Christeson was born on December 14, 1930,... Read more

There’s a new park in town and it’s ready to be filled with live music every day! Employee Helping Hands (EHH) committee members from Valley Queen unveiled the park today, July 25. The outdoor playground equipment is a collection of brightly-accented percussion instruments designed for children of all ages. The... Read more

Dr. Robert Ross, a physician at Ortonville Area Health Services for 42 years, is the 2019 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care and the Minnesota Rural Health Association. Dr. Ross – more commonly known as Dr.... Read more

It’s the biggest weekend of the summer! It’s Farley Fest 2019, and the Swon Brothers open for Tyler Farr at the country concert on Saturday night, August 3.Tickets are still available from the Milbank Area Chamber. Click here to get yours now: The Swon Brothers, CMA Vocal Duo of the... Read more

Tyler Farr headlines the country concert at Farley Fest 2019 on August 3. If you love his music, you already know he champions heartbreak, hellions, and honky-tonkers, but did you know he… 1. unlike most singers, uses his birth name – Tyler Lynn Farr. 2. is a classically trained opera... Read more

Wesley Strei, age 89, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. Visitation will be... Read more

The annual 4th of July fireworks display begins at dusk at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Have a family? Come early and stay late! The Milbank Area Chamber of a Commerce has created a star-studded list of family friendly activities. Festivities begin with the ever-popular kids fishing tournament. Registration starts... Read more

Richard Brown, age 84, of Milbank, died on June 22, 2019, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Private family services will be held. Richard Duane Brown was born on November 17, 1934, in Bagley, MN, the oldest son of Olaf and Irene (Flom) Brown. Dick graduated from Bagley High School... Read more

According to cancer walk core committee member Ann Tuchscherer, It Only Takes A Spark set a new record last weekend. The cancer walk group raised approximately $164,000 during this fundraising year. Money continues to come in, which could push the total even higher. Recently, Robert Schultz of Spring Branch, Texas,... Read more

Judy Sprung, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, died on June 8, 2019, at home in the care of her husband and daughter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 14,... Read more