Everyone is invited to attend the annual Christmas program at St. Lawrence School in Milbank. Students in preschool through sixth grade will present two performances on Wednesday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The third through sixth graders will perform the musical Room for Christmas,written by Mark Burrows. Elizabeth... Read more
Milbank Oral Interp Team Wins a Team Excellence Award at State
Local News December 6, 2022 0
The MHS oral interp team claimed a Team Excellence Award at the 113th Annual South Dakota Oral Interpretation Festival held December 2-3 in Mitchell. According to Milbank’s head coach, Natasha Karels, a Class A school must earn at least two Superior awards at the festival to receive this award. Our team had five... Read more
Milbank Loses Battle of the Bulldogs by a Whisker
Milbank Area Wrestling December 6, 2022 0
The Milbank Bulldogs hosted the Madison Bulldogs at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, December 1. It was the first match of the 2022-2023 season for Milbank and they took the loss, but it was close. Milbank scored 38 points and Madison eked out the win at 39. Results from... Read more
Sheriff Owen Releases Details in Death of Ortonville Woman
Local News December 6, 2022 0
Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen released the details surrounding the death of 59-year-old Kellie Ann Thielke of Ortonville, Minnesota. According to Owen, it appears the vehicle Thielke was driving went off the road into the ditch near 479th Avenue and 147th Street in Grant County near the city of Milbank in the early morning hours of... Read more
Milbank’s high school and middle school bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concerts December 11-12. Both groups perform in the Milbank High School Theater. December 11 Attend the high school presentation on Sunday, December 11. The concert starts at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. Ticket prices are $5... Read more
Bud Vangsnes
Obituaries December 4, 2022 0
Marlyn “Bud” Vangsness, age 88, of Correll, MN, passed away on December 4, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at... Read more
Bev Arens
Obituaries December 4, 2022 0
Beverly “Bev” Arens, age 85, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Evy Hilbrands
Obituaries December 3, 2022 0
Evy Hilbrands, age 86, of Milbank, SD, passed away at her residence on December 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, from... Read more
Sally Rondeau
Obituaries December 3, 2022 0
Sally Ann Rondeau, age 41, of Ostego, MN, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2022, at her residence. Sally was a former Wilmot, SD, resident. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will... Read more
Police Chief Boyd VanVooren to Retire After 28-Year Career
Local News December 2, 2022 0
Dollars to donuts, if you live in Milbank, you’ve crossed paths with Boyd VanVooren. VanVooren has served as the Chief of Police in Milbank for 13 years. He recently decided to hang up his hat and take off his badge after a 28-year career as a police officer. His... Read more
