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
WVEC Director Election Set for March
Local News January 12, 2023 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC) is making plans for its 81st annual membership meeting. The 2023 annual meeting will be held on Thursday, March 23, at the Milbank High School. This year, three members must be selected to serve on the board of directors. They each will be elected... Read more
The Milbank City Council has rescheduled its regular January meeting to Monday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center. The meeting had been slated for January 9, but a quorum was not established. Read more
Three Resignations Submitted at Milbank School Board Meeting
Local News January 11, 2023 1
Three members of the Milbank School District submitted their letters of resignation at the board of education’s regular meeting on Monday, January 9. Sue Pauli’s retirement became effective immediately due to her health, and Becky Lambrechts and Kevin Schnaser will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.... Read more
The first baby of 2023 arrived at Ortonville Area Health Services on January 2. Marcus Remigo-Wayne was delivered by Dr. Stacy Longnecker and entered the world at six pounds and 13 ounces. He was 18.5 inches long. Congratulations to his parents Dustin and Ashley Hanson. Marcus joins three siblings — Martino,... Read more
Cora Layne Honored as OAHS 2022 Christmas Baby
Local News January 11, 2023 0
Ortonville Area Health Services announced the birth of their 2022 Christmas Baby, Cora Layne. Cora Layne was delivered on December 25 by Dr. Stacy Longnecker. She weighed just four pounds and 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her parents are Leigh Oster and Collin Hooth. Best wishes to Cora Layne... Read more
