Lady Bulldogs Beat Wahpeton – Lose to Lennox in Season Openers
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 16, 2024 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team has an experienced roster to draw from this year, including seven seniors. They used it to their advantage when they hosted Wahpeton, North Dakota, in their 2024-25 season opener on December 12. Milbank chalked up the win with the final score of 67-62. Senior... Read more
Jeremiah Michael Green
Obituaries December 13, 2024 0
Jeremiah Michael Green was born peacefully sleeping and gained his angel wings on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, SD. Private family services were held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Zion Community Church in Wilmot, SD. Burial was at the Wilmot City Cemetery. ... Read more
Winners Announced in the Hometown Christmas Events
Local News December 12, 2024 0
The Millstone Family Restaurant was voted the winner of the Soup Walk held during the Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7. Deb Bowsher, owner of The Millstone, was awarded $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived downtown on a vintage fire truck. Miss Milbank 2025,... Read more
The music students of Kristi Seehafer performed their Christmas recitals at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 8. Students played a variety of holiday classics. Attendees enjoyed a Christmas reception following each recital. Students who performed in their first recital included Ellie Zubke, Isaac Zubke, Penelope... Read more
Bulldog Wrestlers Get Three Wins in Watertown
Milbank Area Wrestling December 12, 2024 0
The annual Marv Sherrill Duals wrestling tournament was held at the Watertown Civic Arena on Saturday, December 7. Milbank secured three wins to take second place. Results for the Bulldogs:Milbank (MILB) 45.0 vs. Huron (HURO) 34.0106: Abe Fischer (MILB) over Emrick DeDeyne (HURO) (Decision 12-7) 113: Carter Nelson (HURO) over... Read more
Wrestlers Go For Tie in Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Wrestling December 12, 2024 0
The Milbank Bulldog wrestlers opened their season against the Madison Bulldogs on Thursday, December 5. Milbank lost the battle 46-34, but the matchup proved to be an exciting clash. Hunter Reede at 215 pounds tightened up the score to 40-34 when he pinned Sawyer Hegg at 4:28. Milbank got... Read more
The First English and Zion Lutheran churches in Ortonville will host a Blue Christmas service. Everyone is welcome! Blue Christmas provides a time to acknowledge God’s presence and is especially helpful for anyone who is mourning or struggling. Offered on what is called the “longest night” of the year,... Read more
The finale concert presented by the 33rd Annual North Area Honor Band was performed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University on Saturday, December 7. Milbank was represented by 15 band members. The students worked under the direction of Dr. Audrey Miller of Northern State University.... Read more
The Milbank School District will conduct kindergarten screening and registration on Friday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School. Parents are asked to schedule an appointment. To reserve your time call Peggy Greiner at the central office at 605.432.5579 ext. 1300. Kindergarten screening... Read more
Ronald Vernlund
Obituaries December 11, 2024 0
Ronald Vernlund, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A memorial service will be held in the Spring of 2025 at Rosy Cemetery in Alvwood, MN. A luncheon will follow at Ron’s sister, Edna Beighley’s home. Ronald Lee Vernlund was born on January 8,... Read more
