Picture – back row, left to right, Brian Pauli, Gretchen Koopmans, Kelli Hoff, Caitlyn Oien and Kevin Schnaser. Front row, Cassandra Kurtenbach, Dawn Schjei, Amy Brandriet, Courtany Sykora and Robin Simmons. Ten new staff members will begin the 2016-2017 school year in their new positions. Brian Pauli will teach high school physical... Read more

The Grant County Christian Service Council provided 157 children with school supplies on Monday, August 8 at The Milbank Visitors Center. Heather Rise of Interlakes Community Action said, “This represents an increase of 20 children from last year.” The council also partnered with Feeding South Dakota and distributed 6,000 pounds of food to the... Read more

Gaylord Weeding, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Northridge Residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. Richard Larson officiating. Burial will follow in Eidskog Cemetery. Visitation will be from... Read more

Kevin Kouba of Otter Tail Power presented a check for $2,500 to Milbank Community Transit and Co-Bank matched that amount, for a total of $5,000. “We thank Otter Tail and Co-Bank for their generous donation,” stated Bill Tostenson, driver for Community Transit. “We are near $30,000 and close to being... Read more

If money has been a bit tight lately, and Back-to-School is putting even more of a strain on your wallet, don’t despair. Stop in Monday, August 8, at the Milbank Visitor Center to get free school supplies and other Back-to-School treats. The Grant County Christian Service Council, along with Interlakes... Read more

Clifford Redepenning, age 84, of Ortonville, MN, died Friday, July 8, 2016, surrounded by family at home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD with Rev. Craig Werling officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery in... Read more

The fourth of July festivities at Lake Farley Park Monday went off with a bang and were rated a success by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We really didn’t know what to expect, but it was well received and turned out great,” stated Abbey Angerhofer, chamber board president and... Read more

Eight Grant County 4-H members embarked on an adventure to 4-H camp at Camp Bob Marshall in Custer June 22-25. Pictured attending the camp were back row, left to right, Alex Adolph, Sara Koepke, Benett Street, William Karels, Isaac Sousa, Susan Karels and Jason Karels. Middle row, Elyse Reede, Hope... Read more

Robyn Wulff, age 72, of Big Stone City, SD, died Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD, with Rev. David Tonn officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery... 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