All of Milbank’s athletes measured up at South Dakota’s 2025 State A Track and Field Championships held May 29-31 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Sophomore Sam Rick led the Bulldogs with two second-place medals – one in the Triple Jump and one in the Pole Vault. Lady... Read more
As George Washington said, “You musket your fireworks raffle tickets!” New this year – get your tickets for the 4th of July fireworks raffle online. It’s as easy as apple pie. Prizes:*Buzz Centris Electric Bike*30” Outdoor Propane Fire Pit by Liberty Outdoor*Double-Quad Foldable Sofa – perfect for camping and... Read more
Carol Hynnek
Obituaries June 5, 2025 0
Carol Hynnek, age 87, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Care Services Hospital. Memorial services for Carol will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one... Read more
The weather was perfect for Valley Queen’s 34th Annual Cheeseburger Day held today, Wednesday June 4, in Milbank. Guests were served sizzling burgers piled high with Valley Queen cheese and hot off the grill – America’s favorite sandwich. The cheeseburgers were accompanied by chips, cheese sticks, and milk. The... Read more
Director Susan Karels announced the end-of-the-year band awards for Milbank Middle School. Honors included top practice awards for each grade and Musician of the Month. Winners of the Pizza Ranch certificates were drawn from the eligible students. Practice AwardsEighth Grade: Tristan Hooth, Bridget Regil Lemus, Charlotte Swanson, Kinley VanHoorn,... Read more
Larry Carlson
Obituaries June 4, 2025 0
On May 29, 2025, a family lost a truly unique man, Lawrence “Larry” Martin Carlson. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with services beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the homestead of Dennis Jipson: 6837 550th Street, Dumont, MN. A private... Read more
The Project Prison Reset task force appointed by South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden made some bold moves yesterday. In what many were saying was a return to South Dakota common sense, the committee changed the list of possible prison sites and chopped the price tag on construction. On Sunday,... Read more
Big Stone City Rejected as State Prison Location
Local News June 3, 2025 0
Big Stone City and the former Saputo Cheese USA factory property – along with six other sites – have been cut from the list of potential locations for the new South Dakota state prison. Arrington Watkins submitted their recommendations regarding the project, along with a completed feasibility report on... Read more
Megan Wiese, who will be a senior next fall at MHS, was one of 17 students from across the state of South Dakota selected to receive an FFA Summer Leadership Retreat Scholarship. Wiese and Kelsey Fischer of Webster High School will share the Jason and Ashley Frerichs Scholarship. The... Read more
MHS Students Earn Music Awards
Local News June 3, 2025 0
The Milbank High School Music Department presented end-of-season awards for 2024-25 during their Spring Concert on May 13 at the school. Miriam Schwenn is the choir director for MHS and Susan Karels directs the bands. The John Philip Sousa Award originated in 1954. This award is the most prestigious... Read more
