Milbank Fire Department Quickly Controls Blaze at Gesswein Motors
Local News September 19, 2021 0
Fire broke out at Gesswein Motors in Milbank on Saturday night, September 18. The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department arrived at the scene at 804 South Dakota Street on Highway 15 just after the call came in at 8:11 p.m. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “We found a storage... Read more
Varsity Volleyball Team Feels the Heat at Hamlin
Milbank Area Volleyball September 17, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team lost to Hamlin on Thursday, September 16. Set scores were 19-25, 16-25, and 11-25. MHS Coach Nancy Hoeke summed up the game by saying, “After a good first set, it seemed like Hamlin got warmed up and made it extra difficult for us. It was... Read more
Terry Nemitz
Obituaries September 17, 2021 0
Terry Nemitz, age 55, of Odessa, MN, died on Wednesday, August 8, 2021, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Morton City Cemetery in Morton, MN. Pastor Shannon Wachter will officiate the service. Terry Lee... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tennis Team Defeats Spearfish
Milbank Area Tennis September 16, 2021 0
The MHS girls tennis team traveled to Sioux Falls on Friday, September 10, to take on Spearfish. Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank, said, “It was a fantastic match with a lot of long rallies and a great win for the Lady Bulldogs. Milbank won the match 6-3. They... Read more
Sherry Schwenn
Obituaries September 16, 2021 0
Sherry Schwenn, age 72, of Howard Lake, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on September 10, 2021, in Howard Lake. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.... Read more
The interdenominational Community Bible Study starts its 2021-2022 sessions on September 20, at 7 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church at 409 West Sixth Avenue in Milbank. The books of Daniel and Revelations are the focus of study this year. Prefer an earlier meeting time? The morning sessions start at 10:15 a.m.... Read more
The 2021 MHS Homecoming Parade is set for Friday, September 24 at 2 p.m.Floats line up on Flynn Drive. Want to enter your float? Everyone is welcome. Contact Heidi Wellnitz at Heidi.wellnitz@k12.sd.us for all the details. Read more
Helen Whempner
Obituaries September 15, 2021 0
Helen Whempner, age 92, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at her residence of natural causes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wilmot. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass.... Read more
Joyce deNeui
Obituaries September 15, 2021 0
Joyce deNeui, age 92, of Ortonville, formerly of Clinton, died on Thursday, September 9, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity-Mount Olive Lutheran Church 2.5 miles north of Johnson, MN. Visitation will be one... Read more
2021 MHS Homecoming Plans Set– King and Queen Candidates Chosen
Local News September 14, 2021 0
MHS will celebrate 2021 Homecoming week from September 20-24. A full slate of events has been planned around the theme Disney Movies. Class float themes include: Seniors – The Avengers Juniors – Toy Story Sophomores – Pirates of the Caribbean Freshman – Cars Monday, September 20 Dress up theme – Roll out of Bed DayHomecoming buttons go on sale for... Read more
