Marlene Storm
Obituaries September 29, 2017 0
Marlene Ann Storm, age 80 of Milbank died September 29, 2017, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate. Visitation will be held at... Read more
Football Preview – Dawgs Make Plans for Homecoming Victory
Milbank Area Football September 28, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldogs are on the prowl for a Homecoming victory this Friday, September 29. They host the Groton Area Tigers. The Dawgs hold a 3-2 record with their two losses at the hands of the top undefeated teams in Class 11A – Madison and Dakota Valley. Milbank lost... Read more
Reading Night takes place at Koch School Tuesday, October 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A meal will be served in the school lunchroom from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. A free will offering goes toward the fifth grade trip to NeSoDak at the end of the school year. Reading... Read more
Mildred Schneck
Obituaries September 28, 2017 0
Mildred Marlys Schneck was born July 16, 1927 in Ortonville, MN, the daughter of William and Martha (Oehler) Beutler. Mildred grew up in the Ortonville area and graduate from the Ortonville High School in 1944. She married Bernard Schneck on December 22, 1945. Mildred and Bernard were blessed with... Read more
Blue Sky Colony School is Up and Running
Local News September 27, 2017 0
The Milbank School District has entered into an agreement with the Blue Sky Hutterite Colony near Revillo to serve seven students. “I was told I was the 128th colony teacher in South Dakota,” says colony teacher, Kari Schmeichel. Schmeichel is employed by the Milbank School District. “This is not... Read more
The MHS band is ready to take their show on the road. Their first appearance is the 2017 Homecoming Parade. This year, Kimberlly Aburto leads the group as the drum major. Shawn Stemsrud is the assistant drum major, and Amberly Warren is the field show drum major. Assistant conductors... Read more
Lady Bulldogs See Net Loss to Roncalli
Milbank Area Tennis September 27, 2017 0
The Milbank girls tennis team tangled with Aberdeen Roncalli on September 26, at Cantine Courts in Milbank. The Lady Bulldogs were defeated 7-2. “Going into this match, we felt we could take two of the three doubles matches,” said Milbank Head Coach Jim Dahl. “But Roncalli stood more consistent... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat TZ Wambdi
Milbank Area Volleyball September 27, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 3-0 victory over the Tiospa Zina Wambdi during their Homecoming week volleyball match Tuesday, September 27, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank Area improved to 8-7 for the season with the win. Milbank dominated the entire match, and won the first two sets at... Read more
Robert Walter
Obituaries September 27, 2017 0
Robert Walter, age 78, of Ortonville died September 27, 2017, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Father Brian Oestreich will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held at... Read more
VanVooren, Thomas Qualify for State A Golf Tournament
Milbank Area Golf September 26, 2017 0
MHS golfers Conner VanVooren and Adam Thomas punched their tickets to the 2017 State Class A Boys Golf Tournament. The duo earned a berth at State by placing at the Region 1A meet in Dell Rapids Monday, September 25. The state tournament is Monday, October 2, and Tuesday, October... Read more
