Merik Junker and Joe and Rachel Schulte have been selected to play in the 2022 South Dakota All-State Orchestra. Junker, Veronica Fonder, and J. and R. Schulte attended the auditions, which were held in Tea on October 13. SDHSAA announced the names of the students selected on October 14. Juniors... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs took fourth place in the annual Milbank Tournament they hosted on Saturday, October 15. The Lady Dawgs went 2-1 in pool play and then lost to Sioux Valley in the match to determine third place with a score of 1-2. Team standings included: (1) Mobridge-Pollock (2)... Read more
Milbank Final Food Giveaway of the Year Set for October 19
Local News October 17, 2022 0
The fifth and final food giveaway of 2022 is set for Wednesday, October 19, from 4-5 p.m. The giveaway is sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and offered in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota. Brenda Maass, coordinator for Milbank’s event, says, “The giveaway will again be held... Read more
Karin O’Farrell
Obituaries October 17, 2022 0
Karin O’Farrell, age 81, of Marvin, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October... Read more
Milbank Varsity Goes Down in Battle of the Bulldogs – JV Wins
Milbank Area Volleyball October 17, 2022 0
Milbank hosted Madison in volleyball for the 2022 Battle of the Bulldogs. The Milbank varsity team suffered the loss at 3-0. Set scores were 17-25, 21-25, and 22-25. Coach Nancy Hoeke commented, “We need to play teams like Madison that really challenge our level of play. It exposes our... Read more
Arlo Christians
Obituaries October 15, 2022 0
Arlo Christians, age 88, of Twin Brooks, SD, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on... Read more
Carol Aden
Obituaries October 14, 2022 0
Carol Ann Aden, age 89, of Milbank, SD, died on October 13, 2022, at Avantara. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Rev. Melanie Reiners... Read more
Six Members Inducted Into National Honor Society at Summit
Local News October 13, 2022 0
Jackson Wohlleber, Allison Bauer, Ava Breske, Madison Zirbel, Madelyn Hinkelman, and Jillian Bauer were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on October 6 in Summit. All six are juniors at Summit High School. A candlelit ceremony was hosted by the senior members to welcome the inductees and their families. A... Read more
Elisabeth Anderson
Obituaries October 13, 2022 0
Elisabeth Anderson, age 89, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Congregational UCC Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the... Read more
Milbank Kiwanis Club Elects New Officers
Local News October 12, 2022 0
The Milbank Kiwanis Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 4, at Sly’s in Milbank. During the meeting, new officers were elected. They include: Erek Holmquist, president; Jerry Fields, vice president; Kay O’Farrell, secretary; and Daryl Halvorson, treasurer. Board members are Delvin Hackwith, John Madsen, and Tom Jensen. Logan Diede,... Read more
