Clifton Edward Olson, age 82, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Meadow Woods Nursing Home in Bloomington, Minnesota. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Barbara Olson; his daughter, Debra Williamson and her husband, Scott Williamson; his two granddaughters: Cassandra Gaspar and Samantha Gaspar; his daughter, Pamela Kottke and... Read more

Alaina Rausch, MHS junior clarinet, and William Karels, MHS freshman tuba, played in the 69th Annual High School All State Band Grand Concert held in Aberdeen on March 23. The concert was held at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University, and was under the... Read more

Beryl Cebula, age 89, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on March 25, 2019, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Read more

Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management Services, reports most of the water starting to flood throughout the county, “came down from the hills adding to our snow melt.” But, he says, “Big Stone Lake is now the biggest concern. Because the lake is a foot higher, Grant County... Read more

Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of Clarice Schnaser, age 87, of Ortonville, MN, who died on March 22, 2019, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Pastor Nate Roschen will officiate.... Read more

Darlene Joy Olson, age 88, resident of Graceville, MN, died on March 21, 2019 at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville, MN. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN, with Pastor Dave Tonn officiating. Visitation will... Read more

Kevin Schuelke, manager of Grant County Emergency Management Services, extends this urgent warning to all drivers: Drive with extreme caution. Many roads in Grant County are experiencing flooding in low-lying areas. Be alert! Warmer temps are accelerating daytime runoff.” Schuelke says, “ Under no circumstances, should you drive through water!... Read more

June Julius, age 67, of Milbank, SD, died on March 20, 2019, at Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health. Funeral services for are scheduled for Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher and Kristy Liebe will officiate. Visitation will take place Friday, March... Read more

Taco John’s is rocking their socks during World Down Syndrome Day on Wednesday, March 21. According to Brian Fox, owner of Taco John’s in Milbank, the staff at Taco John’s will all be wearing colorful and mismatched socks to show their support. Fox invites you to rock your socks, too!... Read more

Want a job babysitting this summer? The Grant County 4-H office will hold a free basic babysitting clinic on Monday, April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse community room. The workshop will include sessions on caring for infants and young children, safe cooking skills,... Read more