Hoops They Did it Again! Lady Bulldogs Advance to SoDak 16 in OT
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 28, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs thrilled the crowd and their coaches with a 40-37 overtime victory against Groton on Monday, February 27. The win sends Milbank to the SoDak 16 at the Watertown Civic Arena on March 2. Brian Pauli, head coach for Milbank, said, “Probably one of the most roller-coaster... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Bring Home Medals from State Championship
Milbank Area Swimming February 28, 2023 0
Eight Milbank area swimmers competed on the Watertown Area Swim Club team at the 2023 South Dakota State A Short Course12-and-Under State Championship from February 24-26 in Watertown. Crosby Bass came home with third-place honors overall in the boys seven-to-eight year old division. Watertown Area Swim Club earned second place in the... Read more
The 32nd Annual Piano Festival was held on Sunday, February 26 in the Milbank High School theater. The festival featured Shawn Stemsrud and student musicians Kami Dashiell, Priya Zemlicka, Maddie Dashiell, Dezirae Stahl, Hadassah Kauffman, Isabelle Karels, Leticia Stahl, Savannah Berg, Natalie Thaden, Macy Mueller, Lydia Gall, and Addie Farrell. Stemsrud, a... Read more
Dennis L. Faughn
Obituaries February 28, 2023 0
Dennis L. Faughn, age 55, of Ortonville, MN, died on February 27, 2023, at the Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Dennis Leon Faughn was born in St. Paul, MN, on October 17, 1967, to Caroline Baker and... Read more
Bulldogs Win Against the Wambdi–Heading to Regions
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 27, 2023 0
It was a tight game in Agency Village on Friday, February 24, when Milbank took on Tiospa Zina. In the final period, the Bulldogs poured in 18 points– and held the Wambdi to just nine– to surge ahead and take the “W” Jaxson Wildung scored 19 points to lead... Read more
Margaret Lindberg
Obituaries February 27, 2023 0
Margaret Lindberg, age 79, of Milbank passed away on February 23, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a... Read more
Gene Kohler
Obituaries February 27, 2023 0
Gene Kohler, age 84, of New Hope, MN, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Graveside services will be held later in May of 2023. Gene Robert Kohler was born on May 17, 1938, in Ortonville, MN,... Read more
Jerry Elliott
Obituaries February 27, 2023 0
Jerry Elliott, age 91, of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 24, 2023. Private services will be held at a later date. David Jerry Elliott was born on June 19, 1931, in Buffalo Gap, SD. He was the son of Eva (McFarland) and Lowery Elliott. As a child, his... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win First Game in Region 1A Playoffs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 26, 2023 0
Led by three double-digit scorers, the Lady Bulldogs bounced Webster 57-39 in their first playoff game of the 2023 Region 1A Tournament on Saturday, February 25. Together, Maurina Street, Tyra Berry, and Isabella Anderson put 48 points through the hoops at the Milbank Armory. Street posted 18, Berry made 17, and... Read more
The public is invited to attend the 32nd Annual Piano Festival on Sunday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theater. There is no charge for admission. This year’s festival features Shawn Stemsrud. Shawn is a graduate of MHS and SDSU. He is currently the music... Read more
