Mary Berlinger, age 96, of Chokio, died on June 27, 2018, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chokio. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 8, from 5 to 7... Read more

Start your 4th of July with a bang! Head to Lake Farley for family-friendly activities and stay for the fireworks. “We have something for everyone,” stated Laura Kelly, Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director. The Third Annual Kids Fishing tournament starts at 6 p.m. Registration opens at 5:30, p.m., but... Read more

Hal “Dean” Henson, age 83, of Milbank, died July 1, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Milbank City Cemetery. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate. Hal Dean Henson was born on November 13, 1934, in Kentucky. He... Read more

Marlys (Witte) Adolphson was born on August 12, 1927, in Bellingham, MN, to Arthur and Clara (Milbrandt) Witte. She attended school in Bellingham and graduated in 1945. Marlys went to work at a coffee shop in Clinton, MN where she met Stanley Adolphson. On September 10, 1948, Marlys was united... Read more

Marilyn Athey, age 84, of Big Stone City, SD, died on June 28, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City. Visitation will be Friday, July 6, from 5... Read more

A graveside service for Edna Peschong will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery. Father Gary DeRouchey will officiate. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Edna Peschong, age 102, passed away on February 22, 2018. Edna A. (Hall) Peschong, age... Read more

Minnwest Bank and First State Bank and Peoples State Bank, of South Dakota announced the signing of an agreement to merge. The transaction is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2018, but is contingent upon regulatory approval. First State Bank and Peoples State Bank are both owned by... Read more

Delores Danielson, age 83, died on June 25, 2018 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 10:30am at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, from 5 to 7pm with a prayer service... Read more

Makenna Osowski, a member of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team, was honored with the second Kayla Hunt Memorial Award. Makenna has been a swimmer on the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team for eight years. She will be a junior at MHS this fall. The Milbank High School Class of... Read more

Rose Marie Fridgen, age 82, of Ortonville, died June 24, 2018, at the Ortonville Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at 11am at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 7pm at the Mundwiler... Read more