James “Jim” Johnson, age 80, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on May 28, 2019, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, from 5:00... Read more

John Fridgen, age 81, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on May 28, 2019, at Fairway View Assisted Living in Ortonville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday,... Read more

Stella Jacobson, age 96, resident of Clinton, MN, died on May 27, 2019, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, from 5:00 – 7:00... Read more

William “Bill” Schank, age 94, resident of Milbank, SD, died on May 22, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more

Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke announced the winners of Milbank Fire and Rescue’s annual raffle. Christopher Giesen won $300; Rusty Madsen, $250; Mary Brus, $200; Twin Valley Tire, $150; and Sydney Johnson, $100. Fire extinguishers were awarded to Daryl Wieting, Shirley Conraads, Noel White, Orville Hillbrands, and Stanley Street. In lieu... Read more

The Milbank High School Music Department presented year-end music awards at the band and choir concert on May 14. Kimberly Van Sambeek won the John Phillip Sousa Award. The award, which originated in 1954, is the most prestigious award for high school band students. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding musicianship, leadership,... Read more

The Grant County Development Corporation will host their 2019 annual meeting at noon on Thursday, May 23 at the Milbank Visitor Center. The cost to attend the luncheon is $10. The meeting will consist of a review of 2018 and an outlook for the future. Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP... Read more

Violin and cello students of Elizabeth Schulte presented a spring recital on May 18 at Valley Baptist Church. Soloists, duets, and ensembles played a range of selections from folk songs and hymns to classical pieces. Musicians included: Front – (l to r.) Dakota Skye Tschetter, Fischer Hawley, Veronica Fonder, Annabelle... Read more

The Milbank Area Bike Safety Committee, headed by Grant County 4-H member William Karels, continues to help protect young bikers through the Bike Helmet Incentive Program. How do you join? Just wear your helmet every time you bike. During their patrol, Milbank Police officers will give a coupon for free... Read more

Geraldine Hansen, age 96, of Milbank, SD, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD, with Rev. Justin Neugebauer officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 30, from... Read more