John Roeder
Obituaries January 17, 2023 0
John E. Roeder, age 63, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on January 16, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services for John will be held later in 2023. Please return as John’s life story will be placed here as soon as it becomes available. Read more
Maurina Street Gets 1000th Point in Victory at Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 16, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Quarriers, 65-44, on Saturday, January 14, in Dell Rapids. Isabella Anderson pumped out 19 points to blaze a trail for Milbank. Maurina Street, a senior, scored 18 points and brought down five rebounds. Street punctuated her performance by dropping in the 1000th point... Read more
Joe Schulte Racks Up 16 Points at Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 15, 2023 0
The Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team took a loss to Dell Rapids — one of the best teams in the state — on the road on January 14. Logan Diede, head coach for Milbank, said, “We struggled out of the gate defensively to get them guarded, and we had a... Read more
Chuck Lindquist
Obituaries January 14, 2023 0
Charles “Chuck” Lindquist of Ortonville, MN. Chuck passed away on January 13, 2023, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville on Friday, January 20, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran... Read more
Willie Rakow
Obituaries January 14, 2023 0
Willard “Willie” Rakow, age 92, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Ortonville Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at Mundwiler... Read more
Lucy Kockx
Obituaries January 14, 2023 0
Lucille “Lucy” Kockx, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Fairway View Senior Communities. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City. Visitation will be held at... Read more
Cassidy Schwagel to Compete in State Snow Queen on Saturday
Local News January 13, 2023 0
Cassidy Schwagel, Miss Milbank 2023, will compete at the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, January 14, at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. This year’s state festival marks the 77th year a winner has been crowned. Cassidy has been the reigning Miss Milbank since her coronation at The Valley... Read more
Mertens Scores 27 Points in Redfield Game
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 13, 2023 0
The Bulldogs defeated the Pheasants, 62-32, on the court in Redfield on Thursday, January 12. Garrett Mertens kept the Pheasants guessing when he fired in 27 points, including five three-pointers. The Pheasants stuck to him like glue in an unsuccessful attempt to thwart his hot streak, but the only... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Clip Lady Pheasants
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 13, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs bagged their third win in a row in their game against the Lady Pheasants on January 12 in Redfield. The final score was 37-25. Maurina Street nailed down a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Tyra Berry had 13 points, including three three-point bombs. She also... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Zip by Tiospa Zina
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 12, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs zipped past the Lady Wambdi, 69-38, on January 10 at Agency Village. Milbank used stellar shooting from three key players to take the win. Tyra Berry pocketed 19 points and made three rebounds. Maurina Street powered in 16 points and pulled down eight rebounds. Isabella Anderson... Read more
