Delbert Brede
Obituaries December 11, 2021 0
Delbert Brede, age 81, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be... Read more
St. Lawrence School students will present their annual Christmas program on Wednesday, December 15. Everyone is invited to attend the afternoon performance at 1:30 p.m. or the evening performance at 7 p.m. Volunteer students will offer a prelude to the main program. The fourth graders will begin the program with a... Read more
The MHS oral interp team traveled to Huron to compete in the State Oral Interpretation Festival from December 3-4. The Bulldogs brought home a Team Excellence award. Brooke Schwagel in Drama, Ivy Lewno in Non-Original Oratory, and Hailey Hupke in Storytelling earned Superior ratings. Freshman Gemma Street also had a good showing... Read more
MHS Musicians Play in 30th Annual Honor Band
Local News December 9, 2021 0
The 30th Annual North Area Honor Band presented their finale concert on Saturday, December 4, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. Dr. Rolf Olson of NSU served as the guest conductor. Milbank participants included: Front Row – Seated: Maurina Street (junior alto sax), Hattie Muellenbach (senior alto sax), Savannah... Read more
Schuelke and Grant Place Second at Jefferson High Invitational
Local News December 9, 2021 0
Max Schuelke and Qualon Grant, members of the MHS novice public forum debate team, placed second in the Jefferson Cavalier Invitational Debate Tournament on Saturday, December 4. It was the first debate tournament hosted by the Cavaliers at the new Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls. Coach Kathy Tyler says, “Qualon... Read more
Remembering Sam Grorud After 10 Years
Local News December 8, 2021 0
Ten years ago today, on December 8, 2011, Sam Grorud, 16, climbed up the ladder to Heaven after fighting a courageous, nine-month battle with leukemia. It is only human for us to cry and pose the question, “Why?” Sam, however, responded heroically to God’s call. He wrote, “I... Read more
Troy Weeding
Obituaries December 8, 2021 0
Troy Weeding, formerly of Ortonville, died Tuesday, December 7, in Coon Rapids, MN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11, at 3:00 p.m., at Living Hope Fellowship Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will... Read more
Leon Jurgens
Obituaries December 6, 2021 0
Leon Jurgens, age 86, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Wilmot Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 8,... Read more
Bernard A. Boos, Jr.
Obituaries December 6, 2021 0
Bernard A. Boos, Jr., age 73 of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on November 30, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be... Read more
Yamaura and Mathews Boost Team To Highest-Ever Opening Season Score
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team opened their 2021-2022 season at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Triangular on November 30. Amber Fraasch, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs,says, “We were down one gymnast, but seniors Madison Mathews and Dani Yamaura decided to start their final season with rock-solid performances. Both hit all four... Read more
