Carlene Wittnebel of Milbank won $250 in Ol’ Mill Bucks by shopping in Milbank during the Let’s Keep The Cheer Here promotion sponsored by The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Laurie Folk Chamber Director announced the lucky winner on Wednesday, December 1. Wittnebel made a purchase at Valley Queen... Read more
Kids are invited to meet at the Big Stone City Library on Saturday, December 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to have fun with Christmas crafts. The event is designed for children from age three through age 12. The event is free, but the library requests each child... Read more
Dolly Peterson
Obituaries December 1, 2021 0
Dolly Peterson, age 82, of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 30, 2021. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, December 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher and Pastor Kristy Liebe will officiate. Burial in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton,... Read more
Mary Gustafson
Obituaries December 1, 2021 0
Mary Gustafson, age 84, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 5:00... Read more
Washington Huskies Hire Milbank Native – Kalen DeBoer
Local News November 30, 2021 0
University of Washington Director of Athletics, Jennifer Cohen, announced Monday, November 29, that Kalen DeBoer has been selected as the 30th head coach in Husky football history. DeBoer, 47, is a native of Milbank and a 1993 graduate of Milbank High School. In 1998, he earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary... Read more
Two Lady Bulldogs Named to 2021 All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball November 30, 2021 0
Lady Bulldogs Hallie Schulte and Rachel Schulte were named to the 2021 Northeast Conference All-Conference Volleyball Team. Hallie, a 5′ 4″ libero, is the daughter of Ginny and Jeremy Tostenson and Calvin and Jena Schulte. She is a junior, three-year starter. Rachel, a 5 ‘6″ outside and middle hitter, is the daughter of Elizabeth... Read more
Senior Bennett Schwenn has been chosen as the November Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Bennett is the son of Rick and Miriam Schwenn. Bennett is active in choir, band, football, basketball, and track. He participates in his church’s youth group and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).... Read more
Five MHS Bulldogs Named to All-State Football Team
Milbank Area Football November 30, 2021 0
Marshall Voeltz, Jace Rufer, Connor Bender, Bennett Schwenn, and Karson Weber — all seniors from Milbank — were named to the 2021 South Dakota 11-A All-State High School Football Team. The selections were made by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association. The complete roster for 11A includes:QB: Nate Ricke (Sr), MadisonTE/FB/H BACK: Marshall Voeltz (Sr), Milbank; Jaden Witte (Sr),... Read more
St Lawrence School presented St. Lawrence Has Talent on Friday, November 19. This is the sixth year the event was held and sponsored by the student council. Student council adviser, Susie Wendland, said, “We had hula hooping, piano, violin, gymnastics, ballet, magic, singing, and more from students in kindergarten through... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Strings Studio presented a recital and reception on Sunday, November 21, at Valley Baptist Church. Students performed a variety of solos and duets, including classical pieces, folk songs, hymns, and fiddle tunes. The fiddle tunes featured Chris Hicks on guitar and drum set and Mrs. Schulte on... Read more
