Eric Townsend, head coach of the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs track and field teams, announced nine senior athletes qualified for academic all-state honors in 2022. The Milbank students include: Stevie Ash, Nick Batchelor, Maiah Brown, Kaden Krause, Savanna Osowski, Jack Sandvig, Bennett Schwenn, Ryker Trevett, and Karson Weber. Read more
Legion Post 9 destroyed Sisseton in two games on Thursday, June 9, at Pribyl Park in Milbank. Both games ended early when the 10-run mercy rule was invoked. Post 9 won both games 10-0 and extended their winning streak to six games. Game One After back-to-back shutout innings by... Read more
The Firechiefs were back in action on Friday, June 10, against Lake Norden. Milbank defeated the Lakers 3-1 in a pitchers’ duel that included a combined total of 31 strikeouts. The two teams were scoreless in a defensive match until the sixth inning. Milbank got the offense going when Taylor... Read more
Helen Heller
Obituaries June 13, 2022 0
Helen Heller, age 84, of Revillo, SD, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at St. Williams Care Center. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at the Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be 1:00 -2:00 p.m. at the funeral home... Read more
Dan Schmieg
Obituaries June 13, 2022 0
Daniel “Dan” Schmieg, age 89, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Mike Halvorson
Obituaries June 11, 2022 0
Michael “Mike” Lee Halvorson, age 55, of Ortonville, MN, died at his home on June 11. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Trinity Lutheran... Read more
John Schultz
Obituaries June 10, 2022 0
John David Schultz was born June 20, 1960, in Ortonville, MN, to parents Richard and Joyce (Dahlgren) Schultz. Both parents were very active community members with his father a co-owner and founder of local radio station KDIO, while his mother owned and operated The Yardstick Fabric Shop in Ortonville.... Read more
Henry Domine
Obituaries June 10, 2022 0
Henry James Domine, age 36, of Ortonville, MN passed away on June 9, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Henry’s Life will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Big Stone American Legion, Big Stone City, SD. Inurnment, with military honors, will... Read more
Hope Karels, a junior at MHS and owner of HK Cupcakes, baked over 40 dozen cupcakes to raise funds for victims of the Castlewood tornado. On Saturday, May 28, Karels set up a pop-up shop at Urban Threads in Milbank, courtesy of owner Lindsey Keller. Shoppers chose from seven flavors: vanilla,... Read more
Today marks five decades since the Rapid City flood took 238 lives on June 9, 1972. Its anniversary is a grim reminder of the worst natural disaster in South Dakota history in terms of death toll. It is also a reminder of the heroes who risked their lives and... Read more
