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
The 50th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS was hosted by the Northern State University Music Department at Johnson Fine Arts Center in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 9. The tradition began in 1974 at the ice rink at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. This year, over 200 events featuring tuba and euphonium... Read more
Over 275 people attended two performances of Calamity at the Campaign Costume Ball, the annual mystery dinner theater selection sponsored by the St. Lawrence Parish LIFE Group, on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, at the Speedway Event Center. Cast members included Josh Wendland, John Lightfield, Jessica Hanson,... Read more
Schlueter and Bulldogs Named NEC Wrestling Champions
Milbank Area Wrestling December 18, 2023 0
Tate Schlueter led the way for Milbank as they amassed 173 points and claimed the championship at the NEC Wrestling Tournament on December 14. Schlueter was the only individual champion for the Bulldogs, but he received solid support from his teammates. Evan Folk, Owen Fischer, Jacob Johnson, Jesse Schneck,... Read more
Ajwanga Scores 19 Points in Clark-Willow Lake Game
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 18, 2023 0
Yohana Ajwanga made 19 points and hauled in seven offensive rebounds and one defensive rebound to top the Bulldogs in their varsity game against Clark-Willow Lake on December 14. But the Bulldogs could not fend off the Cyclones, and they took the loss at 57-53. Garrett Mertens helped the... Read more
