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
Slip across the border for some great Mexican food. You don’t need to go far, but you’ll want to take your Passport. Guadalupe’s in the Milbank Mall warmly welcomes you during the Love Local Passport event on now until March 31. Guadalupe’s offers you made-from-scratch tortillas, guacamole, and salsa. ... Read more
Monroy Earns Alternate Spot at National Debate Tourney
Local News March 23, 2022 0
Camila Monroy received second alternate, fourth place, in the Senate in Student Congress at the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier for the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament. The qualifier tournament was held in Aberdeen on Thursday, March 10. MHS congressmen, Rylen Frerichs and Max Schuelke, also competed. The 2022... Read more
Brenda Block Sells Super 8 After 37 Years
Local News March 22, 2022 0
Brenda Block has spent thousands of nights in a hotel, but she hasn’t even left town. Brenda has been the manager and an owner of the Super 8 in Milbank since 1985. Recently, she decided it was check-out time and placed the hotel on the market. In February, she... Read more
Corona hosted their 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 19. Tenley Wildung, who was selected Miss Milbank 2022 in the Valley Express Snow Queen Festival, joined about 50 floats in the parade. Kelly and Robin Schultz of Corona served as grand marshals. Trophies were awarded for... Read more
MHS Juniors Inducted Into Milbank Honor Society
Local News March 21, 2022 0
The Milbank Honor Society inducted 19 juniors on Monday, March 21, at a ceremony in the high school theater. Principal Snaza and senior members of the Milbank Honor Society spoke during the event. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be invited to apply. Selection is also based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. 2022 members... Read more
The Milbank City Council voted to approve the motion to move forward with a bid process to replace the basketball court at Jack and Jill Park. The recommendation from the Milbank Parks and Recreation Board called for the removal of the existing court and the construction of a new... Read more