The MHS tennis team starts it’s 2018 season led by Nathan Loutsch, Keaton Hagen, and Ethan Bohn – all juniors. All three have varsity experience from last season, and Ethan and Nathan competed in the 2017 state tournament. “Sophomore Marcos Basilio played at No. 4 singles and No. 2 doubles... Read more

The Grant County Commissioners met Wednesday, April 3, at 10 a.m. in the Grant County Courthouse. Grant County Highway Superintendent Kerwin Schultz reported the county’s new road grader will arrive soon. The grader was purchased for $500,000. Schultz said a letter was sent to Grant County residents who participate in... Read more

Keith Gretenhart is the new Senior Manager-Ingredient Sales at Valley Queen Cheese Factory in Milbank. Gretenhart is responsible for marketing dairy ingredients to domestic and international customers. He also leads the company’s cream purchasing. Gretenhart brings extensive experience in dairy and food marketing, and, most recently, was employed with Cayuga... Read more

April 4 – Movie & Munchies – 12:30 pm — Indian Summers April 5 – Board of Trustees Meeting – 4:15 p.m. April 8-14 National Library Week April 10 – Tech Tuesday – Call 432.6543 for your appointment April 10 – Brain Builders 3:30 p.m. – 4:30, p.m. Ages 8-12... Read more

Avanell Jacobson, age 87 of Ortonville died on April 2, 2018, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Padre David Garza will officiate and burial will be at Mound Cemetery.... Read more

The Community Easter egg hunt location has been changed to the Milbank High School, at 1001 East Park Avenue, for this Saturday, March 31. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and all children through second grade are invited to join the Easter egg hunt sponsored by Milbank Community Pride. The Easter Bunny plans... Read more

Ortonville Area Health Services will host Motherhood and More on April 6, at the Ortonville Armory. The event is free and everyone is invited. Kathryn Vigness, a motivational speaker and life coach, presents the evening’s entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 for refreshments and shopping motherhood-inspired vendor booths.... Read more

“It’s just like a wishbone, you’re getting pulled in two directions, and one of them is going to win. Both are important,” said Pastor Nathan Zastrow of Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Summit. Zastrow will soon be leaving the congregations he has led since... Read more

The 77th Annual Membership Meeting of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., was held on Thursday, March 22, in Milbank. President Bill Tostenson conducted the meeting. Tostenson confirmed the presence of 225 voting members and declared a quorum. Treasurer Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker reviewed the 2017 operating statement, balance sheet, auditor’s letter, statistical... Read more

Valley Queen today announced the establishment of the Valley Queen company stock profit sharing plan and trust. Valley Queen was founded in 1929 by Alfred Nef and Alfred Gonzenbach and had remained a family owned and operated business. Ray Trankle, Valley Queen’s chairman of the board, told employees that the... Read more