Pat DeFea Has Helped Kids Get to School for Almost 40 Years
Local News December 12, 2022 1
Pat DeFea has kept the wheels on the bus going round and round for Milbank’s kids for 24 years. Pat and his wife Steph have owned DeFea Transportation, the company that contracts with the Milbank School District for school bus service, since he purchased the business from the Henze... Read more
Steve Barr
Obituaries December 12, 2022 0
Steven Barr, age 71, of Ortonville, MN, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at Sanford Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
Bulldogs Defeat Redmen in Season Opener
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 12, 2022 0
Milbank traveled to Sisseton on December 8 and returned with the 10-point victory at 55-45. Logan Diede, head coach of the Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team, said, “It was good to get that first one under our belts with a win in the process. The boys were so excited to get... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Drop Season Opener to Sisseton
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 9, 2022 0
The Milbank girls basketball team took the loss in their season opener against Sisseton on December 8. The final score sat at 29-62.Maurina Street led the Lady Bulldogs with 11 points. She also claimed possession of five rebounds. Claire Snaza put up eight points for Milbank and grabbed three... Read more
Joan Ronglien
Obituaries December 8, 2022 0
Joan Ronglien, age 95, of Ortonville, MN, passed away December 7, 2022, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
Sallie Settje
Obituaries December 8, 2022 0
Selma “Sallie” Settje, age 102, of Milbank, SD, formerly of Corona, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Visitation will... Read more
Grant and Frerichs Take First at Fargo Debate Tournament
Local News December 7, 2022 0
Qualon Grant and Rylen Frerichs, members of Milbank’s Junior Varsity Public Forum debate team, placed first in the Fargo Davies Debate Tournament held December 3 in Fargo, North Dakota. Coach Kathy Tyler said, “Grant and Frerichs won all seven of their rounds in the B division which had 42 teams, all... Read more
Milbank Volleyball Team Honored with Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball December 7, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball program gathered for a potluck on November 28 to honor the 2022 team and recognize their achievements. Junior Rachel Schulte was named the MVP of the 2022 season. She racked up the most kills at 325 and ranked near the top in several other categories.... Read more
Jesse Schneck Secures Four Pins at Watertown Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling December 7, 2022 0
The Milbank wrestling team split its quartet of dual contests on December 3 at the Marv Sherrill Dual Tournament at the Watertown Civic Arena. The Bulldogs lost their opening dual against Aberdeen Central with a score of 21-55. MHS head coach Josh Schmeichel commented, “Aberdeen has been tough traditionally... Read more
The 31st Annual North Area Honor Band finale concert was presented on Saturday, December 3 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dr. Haley Armstrong of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology served as the guest conductor. Milbank musicians included: Front Row: (seated) Mrs.... Read more
