Over $1 Million Awarded to MHS Seniors
Local News May 11, 2017 0
A total of $1,031,614 in scholarships was awarded to MHS seniors during Awards Day on May 10. It was an increase of over $180,000 from last year. “These students are truly blessed by our community which gives so much back to education,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly... Read more
Hospital to Open New Dialysis Unit
Local News May 10, 2017 0
Milbank Area Hospital Avera will host an open house Thursday, May 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. to welcome the public and answer questions about their new dialysis service. The state-of-the-art dialysis unit includes four stations and will accommodate as many as 12-15 patients each week. Natalie Gauer, Milbank... Read more
The rich tradition of the Milbank High School Bulldogs was highlighted during the annual MHS athletic banquet Wednesday, May 10, in the Milbank Armory. The athletes were praised and recognized for a year of excellence for the 2016-2017 school year. Highlighting the evening was the awarding of the Heart... Read more
The Milbank High School Educational Foundation handed out $159,700 in scholarships to 31 seniors during its annual awards banquet at American Lutheran Church Tuesday, May 9. The foundation gave its first five scholarships of $5,000 each in 1987, and presented 42 recipients with scholarships in the amount of $143,700... Read more
The annual Milbank High School woodshop and art show is Tuesday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is held in the high school lobby. “Projects made by the students this school year will be on display all afternoon until the start of the spring music... Read more
William “Bill” Mellon
Obituaries April 15, 2017 0
William “Bill” Mellon, age 63, former resident of Ortonville, died on April 12, 2017, at the Golden Pond Home in Maple Grove, MN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Hope Church in Ortonville with Pastor David Homrighausen officiating. Visitation will... Read more
Glenda Carlson
Obituaries April 12, 2017 0
Glenda C. Carlson, age 79 of Milbank died April 12, 2017 at St. William’s Care Center. Glenda was one of the special ladies at St. William’s. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at St. William’s Care Center. Her ashes... Read more
Delores Gerdes
Obituaries April 10, 2017 0
Delores Gerdes, age 95 of Wilmot, South Dakota, died April 4, 2017 at the Wilmot Care Center. Services will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.... Read more
Marcella Erne
Obituaries April 9, 2017 0
Marcella K. Erne, age 91 of Milbank died April 9, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, with Fr. Gary DeRouchey officiating. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home... Read more
Donald Wolfe
Obituaries April 8, 2017 0
Donald R Wolfe, age 88 of Milbank, SD died April 8, 2017. Burial will be at a later date at Cloverleaf Cemetery in Kandiyohi, MN. Read more
