Marshall Voeltz Wins MMS Geographic Bee
Local News February 1, 2018 0
Eighth grade student, Marshall Voeltz, secured the top spot in the local National Geographic Bee at Milbank Middle School. He finished in the top position out of all the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Marshall has taken the qualifying test to determine if he will advance to the... Read more
Youth Wrestling Tourney Set for February 9
CommunityMilbank Area Wrestling February 1, 2018 0
The Milbank Wrestling Booster Club hosts their youth wrestling tournament Friday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Youth wrestlers compete in a four-man round robin and are grouped by age and weight. The entry fee is $10 per wrestler. Weigh-ins take place from 4:30... Read more
Dawgs Succumb to Cardinals in Low Scoring Game
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 1, 2018 0
A low scoring game led to a 31-29 loss for the Milbank Bulldogs at the hands of the Deuel Cardinals Tuesday, January 30, in Clear Lake. The loss moves Milbank to a 7-8 season record. Both teams struggled offensively to make their shots fall. The teams were tied up... Read more
Pekelder Warns Anglers on Lakes
Local News February 1, 2018 0
Jamie Pekelder of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks advises anglers to use caution when heading onto the ice at area lakes. “If you are unsure of ice conditions, check the thickness before driving,” he says. “Stay away from shoreline areas with springs and creeks flowing into them, and... Read more
Milbank is kicking hunger with the 4th Annual Souper Bowl of Caring this week. Be part of the team! Drop off canned soup, canned ingredients to make soup, packages of noodles, and crackers to collection boxes at Berens Warehouse Groceries, Hartman’s Family Foods, and several churches by Super Bowl... Read more
Carlyle Trygstad
Obituaries January 31, 2018 0
Carlyle Trygstad, age 90, of Milbank died January 31, 2018, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 3, at 10:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate and burial will be... Read more
Truman Redepenning
Obituaries January 31, 2018 0
Truman A. Redepenning, age 73 of Ortonville, died January 31, 2018, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. David Tonn will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, one... Read more
Laura Mueller Celebrates Cancer Free Birthday
Local News January 31, 2018 0
Laura Mueller just celebrated her 40th birthday. Forty is a special birthday, but for Laura this one holds extra meaning. Not only is she starting a new decade, she is starting it cancer free. “Breast cancer doesn’t have to be a life sentence or something to destroy you,” she... Read more
Sophia Seffrood Bags Buzzer-Beater
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 31, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldogs conquered the Cardinals last night thanks to a buzzer-beater by senior Sophia Seffrood. With the game tied at 42-42, Jaecy Engebretson received the inbound pass, dribbled down the court, and found Seffrood who was wide open. Seffrood drained a three-pointer as the clock ticked out to... Read more
Fire Burns Rethke Home
Local News January 31, 2018 0
The Milbank Fire Department responded to a fire call at the home of Mark Rethke on Wednesday, January 24, at 3:18 p.m. The home is located at 14497 SD Hwy 15. The rescue team arrived to find a single-story residence with a walk-out basement. Smoke was emanating from all... Read more
