Milbank debaters won the first-place trophy in the Division A Sweepstakes of the annual Brookings Bell DebateTournament held December 15-16 in Brookings.The first Brookings Bell Tournament was held in 1983. Individually, MHS junior Max Schuelke placed second in the Varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate. Schuelke out-talked 24 debaters – many from... Read more
Lady Chargers Nick the Lady Bulldogs 39-32
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 22, 2023 0
Lady Bulldog Tyra Berry put up 13 points, including three 3-pointers, in a tough, but close battle against the Hamlin Lady Chargers on December 21 on the road. Milbank eventually took their first loss of the season at 39-32. Brian Pauli, head coach for Milbank, said, “Credit the Hamlin... Read more
21st Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner to be Served in Milbank
Local News December 21, 2023 0
Everyone is invited to attend the 21st Annual Christmas Day Dinner for All. The free meal will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 on Monday, December 25, at Parkview Church at 1101 S. Second Street in Milbank. The traditional Christmas Day Dinner includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy,... Read more
The St. Lawrence Student Council went the extra mile to help those who could use an extra smile this Christmas. The group, working in conjunction with the Grant County ICAP office, collected holiday items that promote “Family Togetherness.” The treats will be distributed as part of the Angel Tree... Read more
Ho, Ho, Ho. Who wouldn’t go? Up on the schooltop Click, Click, Click.Down through the chimney for arithmetic. Santa stood on the roof of Milbank Elementary to greet the students as they arrived early this morning, Thursday, December 21. Santa waved and wished everyone a jolly holiday. While the... Read more
Mavis Bjella
Obituaries December 20, 2023 0
Mavis Bjella, 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Avantara in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral service. Pastor Chris... Read more
Two Milbank Residents Arrested on Felony Charges Involving Children
Local News December 19, 2023 0
Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen confirmed the arrest of two people near the city of Milbank on December 13. A search warrant was issued and Heather Paul, 38, of rural Milbank was taken into custody on suspicion of five counts of child abuse. Jose Sotomayor, 41, also of rural... Read more
Dan Mikkelson to Retire From Valley Queen After 33 Years
Local News December 19, 2023 0
Dan Mikkelson will retire from Valley Queen on December 31. Mikkelson, who grew up in Milbank and graduated with the MHS Class of 1976, has been an employee at Valley Queen for 33 years. An open house retirement party will be held on Friday, December 29, at 5 p.m. at... Read more
The Middle School Student Council challenged all the Middle School students to raise $1,600 in pennies to purchase presents for the ICAP Angel Tree. The students whooshed by the $1600 mark and collected a grand total of $4200. Additional money will go to purchase clothing for kids in the... Read more
Vicki Oakes
Obituaries December 19, 2023 0
Vicki Oakes, age 61, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December... Read more
