Phillip Carlson, age 70, of Roslyn, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home. No services will be held, per Phillip’s request.  Phillip Austin Carlson was born on January 16, 1952, in Clay Center, KS, to Fred and Dorothy (Madsen) Carlson. Phillip graduated from high... Read more

Gail Barlund was elected to represent LAA3 in the election conducted by the Grant County Farm Service Administration (FSA) on December 8. Kadon Leddy was selected as the first alternate. LAA3 includes Adams, Madison, Stockholm, Strandburg, Troy, and Vernon townships.  Barlund has served on the Grant County FSA Committee as the county committee... Read more

The music students of Kristi Seehafer presented their Christmas piano recitals at two performances on Sunday, December 4. The event was held at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Students performed solos and duets of traditional and popular Christmas music. The musicians and attendees also enjoyed a Christmas party.   Submitted... Read more

The student council at St. Lawrence School in Milbank partnered with Grant County’s ICAP office to present the Angel Tree with gifts/blessing boxes that focus on family togetherness. “Our students gathered items for kids who could use a smile this Christmas,” said Susan Wendland, student council advisor. St. Lawrence students... Read more

Faye Elaine Athey, age 80, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 22, 2022, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services for Faye will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City. Rev. Barbara McKewen will officiate. Inurnment... Read more

Nearly 100 kids got their chance to whisper their Christmas list in Santa’s ear and take an ‘elfie’ with him at the Milbank Visitors Center on December 7. First Bank and Trust in Milbank and the Milbank Area Chamber sponsored the event. Capture the Moment Photography of Milbank created the photographs.  Cassidy... Read more

Maureen Ann Farrell Dinter, age 93, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 20, 2022, in Aventara Assisted Living Home Memory Care after a relentless struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mundwiler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and funeral services will be at a later date.  There will be a... Read more

Holiday cheer, fellowship, and turkey dinner with all the trimmings are on the menu at the 20th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner.  The dinner will be served on Sunday, December 25, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. All are welcome, and No reservations are required. Parkview United Methodist Church is located next to Avantara at 1101 South 2nd... Read more

If you’ve got the timer, we’ve got the turkey! The 20th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for the community has purchased the turkeys for this year’s holiday meal, but they need help getting them roasted. If you can carve out a little time to cook a turkey, please call or text Kathy at 605-949-1803.  Read more

Lawrence Findlay, age 92, of Beardsley, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Chapel in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more