The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, to apartments at 204 Eastman Street in Milbank. Fire Chief David Giessen said, “Upon arrival, firefighters discovered smoke coming from a lower-floor apartment.” According to Chief Giessen, after entering the apartment, firefighters found a pot of beans... Read more
MHS Debate Team Win Second at State–Schuelke Claims Runner-Up
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The Milbank High School debate team won the Class A second-place trophy at the 2023 South Dakota Debate and Individual Events Tournament on March 3-4. Individually, Milbank’s Max Schuelke claimed second place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate after six rounds. Nearly 200 students from 25 schools competed at Mitchell High School and the... Read more
Dolores Nordquist
Obituaries March 7, 2023 1
Dolores Nordquist, age 93, of Milbank, SD, died at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health on Monday, March 6, 2023. She passed away peacefully with family at her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church... Read more
The Sioux Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced Zachariah Ringsaker, a senior at MHS, has achieved Scouting’s highest honor — the Eagle Scout Award. The rank of Eagle is earned by less than five percent of all youth who join Boy Scouts. Everyone is invited to attend the ceremony to... Read more
Getting to the SoDak 16 was a giant accomplishment for the Lady Bulldogs and that stat is still worthy of celebration. They rocked all year. However, their post-season play began with an uphill battle against a formidable opponent. The Lady Bulldogs faced Goliath, aka Hamlin, in Milbank’s first SoDak... Read more
Jeannie Hills
Obituaries March 7, 2023 0
Jeannette “Jeannie” Hills, age 78, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Browns Valley Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Browns Valley, MN. Visitation will... Read more
St. Lawrence students are celebrating Read Across America because “fun is good”. The event is part of National Reading Month and kicked off at schools across the country on March 2 to honor the beloved author Dr. Seuss on the anniversary of his birthday. Cassidy Schwagel, Miss Milbank 2023,... Read more
Lynda Wojahn
Obituaries March 6, 2023 0
Lynda Jean Wojahn, of Milbank, SD, passed away after a short illness, on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 74, at Avantara- Milbank. Per Lynda’s request, there will not be any local services. Her only request was to have a private, family burial in the Revillo, SD... Read more
Walter Bolton
Obituaries March 6, 2023 0
Walter Bolton, age 71, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Milbank Area Hospital Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023,... Read more
Bruce Novak
Obituaries March 6, 2023 0
Bruce Novak, age 74, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Appleton Area Health Care Center in Appleton, MN. Services for Bruce are currently pending. Bruce Allen Novak was born on April 27, 1948, in Ortonville, MN, to George and Virginia (Schulte) Novak. He was... Read more
