During 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week, the MHS chapter of Educators Rising honored teachers and staff who made a difference this year. On May 7, a ceremony was held to highlight Abbey Trapp, Susan Karels, and Tammy Rieger for their outstanding impact on students and school life. The educators were... Read more
The books were officially closed on the 2024-25 school year on the last day of classes at MHS on Tuesday, May 20. It was a year brimming with collective memories, along with experiences unique to each student. The Class of 2025 will now go their separate ways on new... Read more
Major Brandon Frerichs, a native of Wilmot and now a resident of Twin Brooks, will give the keynote address during Milbank’s annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26. Frerichs served in the Army National Guard and the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Iraq and Syria. The traditional... Read more
Betty Folk
Obituaries May 21, 2025 0
Betty Folk, age 86, of Milbank, SD, passed away with her loving family by her side on May 17, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank.... Read more
David Rudebusch
Obituaries May 21, 2025 0
David A. Rudebusch, 69, of Milbank, SD, and formerly of Summit, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Avantara in Milbank, SD. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Ortley Free Lutheran Church in Ortley, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more
St. Lawrence School in Milbank honored 11 students on their sixth-grade graduation today, Tuesday, May 20. Their teachers, Natasha Karels and Paula Rausch, coordinated the event. Rausch finished her 36th year as an instructor at the school. The graduation Mass and ceremony took place at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.... Read more
The MHS girls golfers traveled to Groton for an invitational on Monday, May 12. They faced Redfield, Roncalli, their host the Lady Tigers of Groton, and a beastly breeze. “Wind, wind, and more wind was the story of the day!” commented Mark Keeton, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs.... Read more
Isabelle Karels, Macy Mueller, and Natalie Thaden – accompanied by their instructor Sheila Dailie – participated in the National Piano Playing Auditions in Brookings. The event was sponsored by the American College of Musicians and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Each student performed a four to six-piece program... Read more
The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored its annual essay contest to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention in April. The contest gives students in third through eighth grades the opportunity to highlight someone they consider a role model. The essay winners attended a presentation and enjoyed lunch... Read more
The Bulldogs hosted Roncalli at Cantine Courts in Milbank on Monday, May 12. The Cavaliers eked out the win after the singles division ended in a 3-3 tie. The final score settled at 5-4 in favor of Aberdeen. Greg Grabow and Alex Baugh led the way for Milbank. They... Read more
