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

The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk raised $130,000 for the greater Grant County area during its 19th annual event Friday, June 10. Nearly 2,600 luminaries were sold in honor or in memory of someone affected by cancer, resulting in over 1,100 names being read during the walk. “Much... Read more

Kathleen Kamp of Ortonville, Minnesota, formally of Sun City, Arizona, died due to complications of Alzheimer’s on June 10, 2016. She was born November 7, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She is the youngest daughter of Edith Doris Kamp. Other siblings include: Doris Bursheim of Ortonville, Minnesota, and Edith Fraser of... Read more

The 2016 Milbank Bulldog track and field season was one of the most successful in recent years, according to head coach Eric Townsend. “The team had nearly all of its best times at the last meets of the season,” he said. “They battled through injuries, illnesses, and themselves.” Townsend announced... Read more

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Wayde Fraasch has been named the honorary chairman for the 2016 It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk which is scheduled to take place Friday, June 10, at Farley Park. Wayde was diagnosed with a brain tumor and has been getting regular treatments of chemotherapy and radiation since October of... Read more