Isaiah Korstjens, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the May Student of the Month. He is the son of Matt and Kelli Korstjens. Isaiah is a member of National Honor Society and serves as the captain of the tennis team. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and other... Read more
Steven Hynnek
Obituaries June 1, 2023 0
Steven Hynnek, age 64, of Bloomington, MN, passed away on May 31, 2023, at Providence Place in Minneapolis, MN, after battling cancer for many years. He joins his dad on their last journey together. Steve and his father, Roger, will have a joint funeral service on Saturday, June 17,... Read more
Susan Karels, band instructor for Milbank Middle School, announced the 2022-2023 End-of-Season Awards.Practice:Sixth-grade students: Paisley Ericsson, Alayna Gloe, Bella Hicks, Tristan Hooth, Avery Lamp, Payton Lamp, Cooper Mueller, Bailey Nolting, Emmett Schuelke, Kylynn Schwandt, Cam Stengel, Charlotte Swanson, Kyra Tostenson, Kinley VanHoorn, Cali Weber, Jada Leigh Wellnitz, and Harper... Read more
The Milbank FFA recently held their end-of-the-year banquet at the high school. Sara Colombe is the agriculture education instructor and the Milbank FFA Chapter adviser. Luis Berrones received the Star in Agriculture Placement Award. Kalli Grong received the Star Greenhand Award. Keara Van Hoorn received the Seize the Moment... Read more
Milbank opened their Class B amateur baseball season with a 10-0 victory over the Elkton Snappers. The Snappers are in their first season in theEastern Dakota League and met up with the reigning EDL champions — the Milbank Firechiefs. Dom Boerger continued to dominate the EDL by striking out 22 batters and earning... Read more
State Track Meet Results: Relay Team Breaks MHS Record Set in 1980
Milbank Area Track and Field May 30, 2023 1
The Milbank track and field teams competed at the 2023 SDHSAA State Track and Field Championships at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls from May 25-27. Highlights included breaking the MHS 3200-meter relay record set 43 years ago,10 top-10 finishes, and many top-25 finishes. The 2023 team of James... Read more
Khaleesi Rose Wichterman
Obituaries May 30, 2023 0
Khaleesi Rose Wichterman, infant daughter of D’Laine Thomas and Rashad Wichterman of Ortonville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2023, in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Rev. David Tonn will officiate.... Read more
Don Settje, water manager for the City of Milbank, asks residents to begin observing watering restrictions on Thursday, June 1. The restrictions are to stay in place until further notice. Even-numbered addresses may water on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. No... Read more
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Memorial Day programs in Milbank on Monday, May 29. The holiday begins with Mass at the St. Lawrence Cemetery at 8 a.m. The memorial wreaths will be posted at 9 a.m. at the cemetery. Father Gary DeRouchey will address the group, and an all-unit firing squad will... Read more
Jeff Seezs
Obituaries May 25, 2023 0
Jeffrey “Merm” Mark Seezs, age 62 of Revillo, SD, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at Charlies in Revillo on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Jeffrey “Merm” Mark Seezs was born on June 6, 1960, in... Read more
