Val Rausch to Run for District 4 State House
Local News March 29, 2022 0
Val Rausch, local businessman from Big Stone City, announces his candidacy for the South Dakota State House of Representatives in District 4. “After considerable thought and encouragement from area residents, I have decided to run and represent our area for the House,” Rausch said. “My past experience and leadership... Read more
Milbank youth wrestlers were among the top-place winners in the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association State AAU Youth Wrestling Tournament. The meet was held March 25-27 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Milbank’s second-place winners included: Westin Pinkert, Cruz Prasnicki, and Barrett Schneck. Third place winners were: Tate Schlueter, Jesse Schneck,... Read more
Scott Novak
Obituaries March 29, 2022 0
Scott Novak, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A Memorial Service is tentatively set for May 28, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN. Time to be announced. Scott Lee Novak was born on December 22,... Read more
Pickup Stolen From Neighborhood in Milbank
Local News March 29, 2022 0
At 7:10 a.m. on Monday, March 28, the Milbank Police Department was dispatched to Lakeview Drive in Milbank for a report of a stolen vehicle. The 2005 Ford F150 pickup displayed local plates and was owned by Jessy Johnson. Milbank Chief of Police, Boyd Van Vooren, said, “Officers were quick... Read more
MHS Music Students Attend Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Local News March 29, 2022 0
Senior band and choir students from Milbank High School attended the musical Footloose at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Sunday, March 27. The 30 students attended the evening performance along with chaperones Rick and Miriam Schwenn and Jason and Susan Karels. Front Row: Jacquie Wold, Hailey Hupke 2nd Row: Dani Yamaura, Peyton Gengler, Maiah Brown... Read more
Stop at The Bank — the place to be for coffee in downtown Milbank. Fill up your cup and your Love Local Passport, too. This is the final week of the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Chamber of Commerce, but the beverage choices at The Bank are... Read more
Darlene Carpentier
Obituaries March 26, 2022 0
Darlene M. Carpentier, age 87, of Graceville, MN, passed away on March 24, 2022, at Grace Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Father Brian Oestreich will officiate, and burial will be in the... Read more
Wylie Mursu has been chosen the March Student of the Month at MHS. Wylie is a senior and the son of Chris and Twila Mursu. He has been active in basketball, football, band, FFA, and student council. Wylie also represented Milbank at Boys State. Outside of school he is involved in 4-H... Read more
Free Lunch in Milbank Schools to End on June 30
Local News March 24, 2022 0
The $1.5 trillion spending bill that Congress passed and Joe Biden signed into law on March 11 did not include funding to extend free school lunches to children. Next fall, schools are expected to return to the three-tier system of payment for lunch in which some families receive free... Read more
Marla Peterson
Obituaries March 24, 2022 0
Marla Peterson, age 84, of New Brighton, MN, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big... Read more
