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
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
Local NewsUncategorized March 7, 2023 0
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
