Avantara-Milbank Shooter Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Local News November 4, 2025 0
Carrie Anne Collins, 41, of New Effington and a former employee at Avantara in Milbank, was sentenced on October 30 to 15 years in the South Dakota Women’s Prison for shooting her supervisor in the face with a 9mm handgun on January 15, 2025. Judge Dawn M. Elshere suspended... Read more
Bob Athey
Obituaries November 4, 2025 0
Robert “Bob” Athey, age 68, of rural Big Stone City, SD, passed away on November 3, 2025, at his home, following a battle with brain cancer. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 am at Big Stone Tabor Methodist Church in Big Stone... Read more
“I was so impressed by the student turnout and the strong tradition of blood donation at Milbank High School,” said Abbie Arneson, territory representative for LifeServe Blood Center. “The leadership of Janelle Korstjens and the dedication of both students and faculty made this first drive with LifeServe an incredible... Read more
Rosie Shipe
Obituaries November 3, 2025 0
Rosaline “Rosie” Shipe, 86, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital in Ortonville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. Visitation will be held... Read more
Clarice Kranz
Obituaries November 2, 2025 0
Clarice Kranz, age 99, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Assisted Living in Milbank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more
Quarriers Test Milbank’s Mettle in Football Playoffs
Milbank Area Football October 31, 2025 0
The Bulldogs made it to the 2025 state football playoffs, but took a loss to the Quarriers in the quarterfinal round on October 30 in Dell Rapids. If you didn’t get to the game, you might not see the distortion in the 38-13 final score. Like your face in... Read more
Bulldogs Start Football Playoffs at Dell Rapids Thursday Night
Milbank Area Football October 30, 2025 0
The Bulldogs start the 2025 Class A football playoffs on Thursday night, October 30. Their first game pits them against the Quarriers at Dell Rapids. Kick off is 7 p.m. Dell Rapids is the No. 2 seed and Milbank is No. 7, but both go in with a 6-3 record. ... Read more
The MHS Colorguard received first place and the MHS Band received second place in the A Division of 2025 Hobo Days hosted by South Dakota State University in Brookings on October 11. The Milbank High School band then completed their marching season during Band and Parent Night at the... Read more
TATU Group Promotes Red Ribbon Week at MHS
Uncategorized October 29, 2025 0
The Milbank group of Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) has been spreading the message of Red Ribbon Week from October 21-31. The message of the red ribbons is simple: Take a stand against the loss of life and energy to drug abuse. The TATU group has been hiding red... Read more
MHS Singers to Perform in All-State Chorus This Weekend
Local News October 28, 2025 0
Two mixed vocal quartets from MHS will be joining nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1. The Denny Sanford Premier Center will serve as the rehearsal and performance venue... Read more
