James “Jim” Anderson, age 76, of Labolt, SD, died on November 23, 2018, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health as a result of injuries sustained in a farming accident. Services will be conducted by Revered Dr. DeVern Schwenn and Pastor Thom Bowsher on Tuesday, November 27, at 10:30... Read more

Marlene Alma Reil, age 89, of Corona, SD, died peacefully at her home on November 23, 2018. A private graveside service will be held. Marlene was born to August and Alma Steinberg on June 22, 1929, in Roberts County, SD. She attended Summit High School and later taught country school... Read more

If you’re a fan of the arts, chances are good you’ve seen and heard this Bulldog in action. Senior, Kellie Christians, is active in music and theater as well as FFA and Bulldog athletics. And according to Kellie, her favorite activities are FFA and theater. “Both have pushed me out... Read more

The 57th campaign year of The Grant County Combined Appeal is well underway. The 2018 goal of $182,100 as of last week stands at over 87% being met. The goal set each year comes for the dollar amount requested from the groups and organizations that benefit from this drive. Those... Read more

Isabelle Folkens, age 93, of Clinton, died on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the Ortonville Area Hospital with her daughter and grandchildren by her side. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018, at 1:30PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November... Read more

Milbank swimmers kicked off their winter competition at the Brookings Invitational at Brookings High School on November 10, and November 11. Coach Jodi Street said, “This was a good meet to see where we are starting off our season at. I was impressed with some of our swims and time... Read more

Anna Rothi, age 85, of Ortonville, died on November 19, 2018, at Ark on the river Hospice Facility in Anoka, MN, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 2:00PM at the First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. All are... Read more

Lucille R. Townsend, age 70, formerly of the Ortonville and Odessa area, passed away November 18, 2018, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 11AM at Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.... Read more

Harold Stubbe, age 86, of Milbank, passed away November 18, 2018, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab in Aberdeen, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 10:30AM at the American Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018, from 5... Read more

The MHS Oral Interp Team won the Class A Oral Interp Regions on Tuesday, November 13. According to Coach Natasha Karels, “All of our competitors qualified for State; they each had to place in the top three to qualify in their event.” The state competition will be held in Watertown... Read more