Milbank Area gymnasts hosted an awards banquet to recognize their accomplishments this season and thank their supporters. Hannah Brown, Gemma Street, Macyn Dunnihoo, Mady Sletten, Bianca Berry, and Raina Untalan were all awarded a Major M. Sophomore Hannah Brown was recognized for this year’s highest vault score of 8.850. She... Read more
Deadlines Approaching for Ag Programs
Local News March 9, 2023 0
Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers of the March 15 and March 31 deadlines for several USDA programs. Agricultural producers can change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023... Read more
Joseph and Tracy Tschetter and Teaneashea Vogel will perform with the 2023 South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra. The Grand Finale concert will be presented at Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls on Friday, March 10, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. A donation of $5 is suggested. The performance... Read more
Melbourne McCrea
Obituaries March 9, 2023 0
Melbourne McCrea, age 95, of Twin Brooks, SD, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Avantara – Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service... Read more
Milbank youth wrestlers competed in the 2023 SDWCA District 7 Tournament on Saturday, March 4, in Milbank. The wrestlers who finished in the top eight places advance to the region tournament on Saturday, March 11, in Madison. Results for Milbank: Tots 37 Landon Krause placed 1st – Scored 9.0 team points.... Read more
Mary Jane Shape
Obituaries March 9, 2023 0
Mary Jane Shape, formerly of Summit, SD, passed away on March 8, 2023, in Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.... Read more
Ron Waletich and Keith Krueger were recognized for 40 years of employment during Valley Queen’s 94th Founders’ Day celebration on Wednesday, March 1 at the Heritage Center in Milbank. Founders’ Day pays tribute to Alfred Nef and Alfred Gonzebach, who began operating the business in 1929. Jason Mischel, vice... Read more
Emily Jo Wollschlager, a senior, has been selected as the MHS February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Mark and Laurie Wollschlager. Emily Jo has been a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track and field teams. She is active in band, FFA, National Honor Society,... Read more
Evonna Bear
Obituaries March 8, 2023 0
Evonna Bear, age 96, of Stockholm, SD, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Milbank swimmer Thomas Bass brought home an individual fifth-place medal from South Dakota’s 13 and Over State Swim Championships. The meet was held in Pierre from March 3-5. Bass competed in six individual events in the 13-14-year-old boys division,. He was also a member of two relays with his... Read more
