Snow Alert Issued For City Of Milbank
The City of Milbank has issued a snow alert for today, Tuesday, January 10. According to Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren, city plows will begin plowing at 10 a.m. this morning. “Please remove all vehicles from city streets,” he stated. “Thanks for the help. It makes things much easier... Read more
Boyd and Kathy Sussex Resign from MHS
Boyd and Kathy Sussex submitted their resignations to the Milbank School District Board of Education during its regular meeting Monday, January 9. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Boyd graduated from Valley City State College in Valley City, North Dakota, and coached... Read more
Clee Brakke Retires as MHS Woodshop Teacher
Clee Brakke will retire following the completion of the 2016-2017 school year. He submitted his resignation to the Milbank School District Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday, January 9. Brakke graduated from Black Hills State University. He began his teaching career in 1973 in Eagle Butte and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Up Record With Two Hoops Victories
The Lady Bulldogs secured a Northeast Conference win over Sisseton on January 5. They also defeated the West Central Trojans on January 7. Milbank Area dominated the Sisseton Redmen for the second time this season. The Lady Bulldogs held a 7-6 advantage after one quarter of play and widened... Read more
Hospice Honors Patients at Tree of Lights Ceremony
The Milbank Area Valley Hospice of Milbank honored their 2016 patients at its annual Tree of Lights ceremony Sunday, January 8, at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera chapel. Special music was provided by Milbank High School senior Jimmie Berkner who sang Silent Night and Amazing Grace. A candle lighting... Read more
MHS Sophomores Sponsor Penny War
The sophomore class at Milbank High School is sponsoring a penny war to raise money for three charities – The Make-A-Wish Foundation, 65 Roses, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The penny war will run from January 9, until January 20. The penny buckets are on display in the Milbank... Read more
Harold P. Bergseth

Harold P. Bergseth

Obituaries January 9, 2017 0

Harold P. Bergseth, age 90 of Ortonville died January 8, 2017, at Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial in... Read more
SZ Entertainment: STAR WARS MOVIES
Milbank Natives and huge Star Wars fans, Sean Zimny and Ryan Schreurs present their Rankings of all 8 Star Wars Movies, including the newly released Rogue One! Read more
Lois Louise Knopf

Lois Louise Knopf

Obituaries January 8, 2017 0

Lois Louise Knopf, age 86, resident of Ortonville, died on January 7, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Rev. David Tonn will... Read more
Darlene Salverson

Darlene Salverson

Obituaries January 8, 2017 0

  Darlene Salverson, age 87, of Edina, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Edina, MN, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017, at 11:00 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville, followed by lunch. A private visitation for family... Read more