Osowski Takes a First at Candy Cane Swim Meet
Milbank Area Swimming December 29, 2021 0
Savanna Osowski, a Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) swimmer and senior at MHS, won first place in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Watertown Candy Cane Meet. The meet was held from December 10-12 and featured swimmers from across South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Osowski also placed second... Read more
The 48th Annual Merry TubaChristmas, a worldwide event, was held in our area in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 11. Milbank students who participated included: Devon Mueller, Sam Shelstad, Darin Hagen, William Karels, Henry Pederson, and Nycole Korstjens. Practice was held in the morning followed by performances at the Lakewood Mall, Walmart, and... Read more
Senior Hattie Muellenbach has been chosen as the MHS December Student of the Month. Hattie is the daughter of Jake and Heidi Muellenbach. Hattie is active in tennis, FFA, HOSA, student council, FCA, band, and TATU. She participates in her church’s youth group, shooting sports, and is a blood drive volunteer.... Read more
Bob Hartman of Hartman’s Family Foods in Milbank presented Craig Wellnitz with a check for $1300 to contribute to the Grant County Combined Appeal. This is the sixth year Hartman has held his annual hand-dipped apple fundraiser. And, he doesn’t just give Combined Appeal a piece of the pie,... Read more
MHS Debaters Bring Home the Gold
Local News December 21, 2021 0
The annual Brookings Bell tournament was held Friday and Saturday, December 17-18. Over 300 students from 17 schools attended. Milbank students competed in the Student Congress competition for the first time and clinched four of the top five places. Of the 31 places in the novice division, Shane Spiering... Read more
Do turkeys fear you and dinner guests cheer you? Do you know a drumstick from a wing? Even if you don’t, the Free Community Christmas Day Dinner at Parkview United Methodist Church needs you! Do you have an extra spot in your oven or an electric roaster to cook a small to... Read more
Did you see all the great floats at Milbank’s 2021 Parade of Lights? Was there one that especially caught your eye? Don’t forget to vote for your favorite. The winning entry will be awarded $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks donated by Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative.The Parade of Lights was sponsored by... Read more
Everyone is welcome for holiday cheer, fellowship, and turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the 18th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner on Saturday, December 25, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. No reservations are required. Parkview Methodist Church is located next to Avantara at 1103 South 2nd Street in Milbank. The 2021 Christmas dinner is dedicated to the... Read more
Gladys Folk
Obituaries December 18, 2021 0
Gladys Folk, age 94, passed away on Friday, December 17, at The Wellshire Park Place apartments in Milbank, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m on Thursday, December 23 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22,... Read more
