Laverne Alious Nigg, a US Navy Seaman 2nd Class, arrived in Fargo today. His family was at Hector International Airport to greet him, but the family members who likely had loved him the most dearly and suffered the most grievously from his passing were not able to witness this... Read more
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to a vehicle in flood waters at 480th Avenue and 153rd Street at approximately 1 a.m. on Monday, May 30. According to Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen, “Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a Chevy Impala that was traveling north when the teenage... Read more
Susan Karels, the band instructor at Milbank Middle School, announced the band awards for the 2021-2022 school year. Karels was assisted by Deb Rausch. Musicians of the month for eighth grade: Garrett Weber, Devon Mueller, Evy Liebe, Ashlynn Lamp, Jonathan DeBoer, Jasmine Tietjen, Kalli Moser, and James Nelson. The winner of... Read more
Bennett Schwenn, a member of the MHS Class of 2022, was chosen as the Class A Field MVP at South Dakota’s 2022 State Track and Field Championships. The 117th annual meet was held from May 26-28 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Schwenn won his third consecutive Class... Read more
Marion Mischel Qualifies for State Golf in a Three-Way Tie
Milbank Area Girls Basketball June 1, 2022 0
Lady Bulldog Marion Mischel found herself in a three-way tie for second place after the scores were tallied at the Region 1-A golf meet at the Madison Country Club on May 26. Keva Bersheim, a senior from Flandreau, took first place. She carded an 85. Mischel, Alison Vicanti from... Read more
The Second Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament tees off on June 11 at Whetstone Creek Golf Course just north of Milbank. Someone is going to walk away with a golf trip to Las Vegas with a value up to $1000! Other prizes include $500 gift certificates to Berens Market,... Read more
Bulldogs Take Second at State Track
Uncategorized June 1, 2022 0
The MHS track and field teams traveled to the 2022 South Dakota State High School Championships in Sioux Falls. Over 2,800 athletes competed from May 26-28 in the 117th annual event. The Bulldogs’ 1600-meter relay team composed of Kaden Krause, Nick Batchelor, Garrett Mertens, and Bennett Schwenn, were crowned the... Read more
Ten St. Lawrence School sixth graders were honored during the 2022 graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 19. Sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, marked the 33rd year she has presented the class. The 2022 graduates include: Addison Brown, Kara Fonder, Brooke Hendricks, Keaton Johnson, Andrew Karels, Will Muellenbach, Tate Pew, Raina Untalan,... Read more
Milbank Takes Top in State for Volunteer Hours
Local News May 31, 2022 0
The members of Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) completed 2,860 hours of community service in the last year to lead the retired school personnel organizations in the state of South Dakota. They received the top gold award at the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) state convention... Read more
Frank Neubauer
Obituaries May 28, 2022 0
Frank Neubauer, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Ava’s House – Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be... Read more
