They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. In the Krause family, it’s the boys who love the diamonds –baseball diamonds. Three generations of Ron Krause’s family have grown up with a bat in their hand, and they not only all play baseball, they play together. Ron Krause, Sr.... Read more
Hattie Muellenbach was the 2021- 2022 recipient of the John Phillip Sousa Award. The award, which originated in 1954, is the most prestigious award given to high school band students who demonstrate musicianship, leadership, dependability, and loyalty. Jack Sandvig received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, which is presented to a student whose participation... Read more
Ted Holscher won the trip to Las Vegas at the Second Annual Casino Royale Fundraiser Tournament for Whetstone Creek Golf Course just north of Milbank. The 28 teams, each with four golfers, raised funds that will go to enhance the clubhouse. First place winners in the tournament all carded... Read more
Over 1900 luminaries lined the track and lit the way for the eight teams in the 2022 It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk on June 10. Each luminary honored a friend, family member, or co-worker who has died from cancer or is still battling the disease. It Only Takes... Read more
Hope Karels, a junior at MHS and owner of HK Cupcakes, baked over 40 dozen cupcakes to raise funds for victims of the Castlewood tornado. On Saturday, May 28, Karels set up a pop-up shop at Urban Threads in Milbank, courtesy of owner Lindsey Keller. Shoppers chose from seven flavors: vanilla,... Read more
The 25th Annual It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk starts this Friday, June 10 at 5 p.m. and continues into early Saturday morning, June 11. Julie Landmark, chairperson of the event, said, “Darby Helms will offer the opening prayer. The National Anthem will be sung by Jayden Johnson, and Audrey... Read more
Susan Karels, the band instructor at Milbank Middle School, announced the band awards for the 2021-2022 school year. Karels was assisted by Deb Rausch. Musicians of the month for eighth grade: Garrett Weber, Devon Mueller, Evy Liebe, Ashlynn Lamp, Jonathan DeBoer, Jasmine Tietjen, Kalli Moser, and James Nelson. The winner of... Read more
The Second Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament tees off on June 11 at Whetstone Creek Golf Course just north of Milbank. Someone is going to walk away with a golf trip to Las Vegas with a value up to $1000! Other prizes include $500 gift certificates to Berens Market,... Read more
Ten St. Lawrence School sixth graders were honored during the 2022 graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 19. Sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, marked the 33rd year she has presented the class. The 2022 graduates include: Addison Brown, Kara Fonder, Brooke Hendricks, Keaton Johnson, Andrew Karels, Will Muellenbach, Tate Pew, Raina Untalan,... Read more
For the first time, the 38 children from Emanuel Lutheran Preschool were joined by the four-year-old preschoolers from the American Lutheran Preschool during their annual two-day trike-a-thon at the outdoor course at Emanuel Lutheran Church. According to Karen Tillma, director of the Emanuel Lutheran Preschool, the money raised goes to St.... Read more
