Due to the tragic death of Craig Morgan’s son, Jerry Greer, the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced a free concert will replace Morgan on Friday, July 15. Forgotten Highway, which was Morgan’s scheduled opening act will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. “The... Read more

The Executive Director position for the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce has been redesigned. Laura Kelly and Chelcie Eischens have been hired as the new co-directors. Kelly will be the Events Director and Eischens the Director of Membership and Finance. Each will work 30 hours a week. “The board is... Read more

The Cantine Family – Larry and Loretta, along with sons Kevin, Greg and Scott- have been named a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Local Hero. The Cantines were one of just 17 heros selected out of the hundreds of thousands of people in the United States involved with the USTA.”The... Read more

Vacation Bible School 2016 at Valley Baptist Church chose the Beacon Center of Watertown as its mission. The Beacon provides assistance to adults and children experiencing a domestic violence crisis. Pastor Brian McFaden and his wife, Meggan, issued a challenge to the students – donate 50 items. The wish list... Read more

Germain “Jerry” Kunz, age 84, of Ortonville, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the Grace Home in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Father Germain Rademacher and Father Brian Oestreich will concelebrate the... Read more

If Taylor Thue seems to be a natural born runner, she probably is. Running- well, it runs in her family. Taylor broke a school record this year in the 300-meter hurdles, so soon her name will be added to the record board in the MHS Armory. The same board where... Read more

Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers your... Read more

Dr. Travis Bjordahl began his dental career June 13, at Bierschbach Dental in Milbank. “I am excited to have Dr. Travis join our team,” said Dr. Mark Bierschbach, owner. “Adding him to the practice gives us the opportunity to treat patients more effectively and efficiently with expanded services possible. I... Read more

Rosalie (Mrs. Charles) Overby, age 75 of Wilmot died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate. Visitation will be at the church one hour... Read more

Ronald Tol, age 87, of Revillo, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo with Rev. Nathan Neugebauer officiating. Burial will follow in the LaBolt Cemetery... Read more