Leslie Schmeichel

Leslie Schmeichel

Obituaries February 11, 2022 0

Leslie Schmeichel, age 43, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away  on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will... Read more
Alexis Hofer

Alexis Hofer

Obituaries February 10, 2022 0

Alexis Hofer, age 11 days, daughter of Rodney and Alyssa Hofer, of Corona, SD, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services for Alexis are on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Milbank Christian Church. Read more
Middle School to Host Mid-Winter Concert
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their annual Mid-Winter Concert on Monday, February 14. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the theater at Milbank High School. Admission to the concert is free and everyone is welcome.    The band will offer a variety of musical selections, which... Read more
Lorraine Bagaus

Lorraine Bagaus

Obituaries February 10, 2022 0

Lorraine Bagaus, age 90, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center. Memorial services for Lorraine are will be in the spring. Lorraine Mae Bagaus was born on April 20, 1931, in Waubay, SD, to Alvin and Edna (Resbak) Anderson. She attended... Read more
Stephen Cramer

Stephen Cramer

Obituaries February 9, 2022 0

Stephen Cramer, age 55, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022,... Read more
Muellenbach and Stengel Selected for Honor Band Festival
Seniors Hattie Muellenbach and Savannah Stengel were selected for the 23rd Annual Quad State Honor Band Festival. The festival was held February 4-5 at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.  Muellenbach, who plays the alto saxophone, and Stengal, who plays the clarinet, were both chosen by audition from... Read more
The Emperor’s New Clothes Cast Selected for Missoula Children’s Theatre
Come see the king’s new clothes — or lack of them —  this Friday, February 11, at The Missoula Children’s Theatre’s two performances of The Emperor’s New Clothes. The beloved fairy tale is as funny, thought-provoking, and relevant today as it was in 1837 when Hans Christian Anderson penned it. Auditions... Read more
Barrett Schneck Makes List of 100 Career Wrestling Wins
Bulldog Barrett Schneck entered an elite club at MHS. He recorded 100 career wrestling wins and kept on going. Barrett, a junior at MHS, now has 112 wins and sits solidly on the list.  Head wrestling coach for MHS, Jeremy Tostenson, says, “Barrett placed eighth last year at the state tournament and is on a mission to be higher on the podium... Read more
Milbank Youth Wrestlers Fight it Out at Bearcat Brawl
The Milbank Youth Wrestlers attended the Bearcat Brawl on February 5. According to Coach Josh Schmeichel, the results include: Tots 28-33 Landon Krause’s place is 1st and has scored 8.0 team points. Round 2 – Landon Krause (Milbank) won by major decision over Camdyn Huffman (Webster) (Maj 9-0) Round... Read more
Six MHS Musicians Selected for All-State Band
Hattie Muellenbach, Hope and William Karels, Laney Florette, and Joe, and Rachel Schulte have been selected to join the 2022 South Dakota All-State Band. The 72nd Annual South Dakota All-State Band event will be held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University... Read more