MHS Cross Country Team Earns End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country December 4, 2025 0
The MHS 2025 Cross Country Team, coached by Eric Townsend, presented its end-of-of season awards. Coach Townsend also thanked many individuals and groups for their support during the season. He and the team expressed their gratitude for Whetstone Creek Golf Course for allowing us to host our home meets,... Read more
MHS End-of-Season Volleyball Awards Presented
Milbank Area Volleyball December 4, 2025 0
The 2025 MHS Volleyball Team presented their annual end-of-season awards in a ceremony held at The Bank in Milbank. Nancy Hoeke served as the head coach of the team. Kelli Pillatzki, Katie Riley, and Mandy Snaza were assistant coaches. Reese Schuneman served as the manager. Senior players included Kalli... Read more
The 34th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 6, at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. The band will feature 100 students from 26 schools. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3... Read more
There’s no place like home for the holidays! The annual Hometown Christmas in Milbank will have jingling all the way. Start your holidays with a jam-packed weekend of fun, food, and festivities. First up, is the Soup and Cookie Walk on Friday, December 5, from 5-7 p.m .It’s causing... Read more
Giving Tuesday – a day of unselfish giving around the globe –occurs annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving/Cyber Monday and encourages donating to charities and volunteering time or resources. Don’t worry if you missed it. There’s still time to do your part. Jan Scriver – State Farm Insurance in... Read more
The Pump 2.0 in downtown Milbank held its fifth annual community Thanksgiving Day meal and welcomed over 300 guests. The restaurant served a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings catered at cost by Dakota Butcher. Bob Schultz, owner of the Pump, said, “We’re incredibly grateful for our wonderful... Read more
Five MHS musicians and an MHS alumnus played in the 52nd Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS in Aberdeen on Saturday, November 22. The group joined hundreds of cities across the world who are also celebrating 2025 TUBACHRISTMAS. The 30 Aberdeen players ranged in age from fifth grade to 60-plus. Milbank students... Read more
Otter Tail Power Enhancing Reliability in Milbank Area
Local News December 3, 2025 0
If you think you are seeing more Otter Tail Power (OTP) trucks than usual in the Milbank area, you are correct. OTP crews have been busy upgrading the electric system in an effort that is expected to continue into late 2026. OTP officials remind everyone to stay alert and... Read more
Patricia Sester
Obituaries December 3, 2025 0
Patricia Sester, age 87, of Waconia, MN, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society Senior Living – Waconia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville,... Read more
Joan Schell
Obituaries December 2, 2025 0
Joan Schell, age 92, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more
