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
William Karels, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. William is the son of Jason and Susan Karels. William is involved in band, choir, cross country, track, theater, and student council. Outside of school, he participates in 4-H and is... Read more
Bulldogs and Batchelors Win Big at CC Invitational
Milbank Area Cross Country September 14, 2021 0
The Milbank GrandStay Invitational was held Saturday, September 11, at Whetstone Creek Golf Course. Nick Batchelor topped the field in the Boys’ Varsity Cross Country 5K Run with a time of 15:55.87. His closest competitor, Kaleb Foltz from Tri-State, came in at 17:14.01. Nick’s sister, Ashlynn Batchelor, took first place in the girls’... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Clark-Willow Lake
Milbank Area Volleyball September 14, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team defeated Clark-Willow Lake 3-0 on Thursday, September 9. Set scores were 25-16, 25-21, and 25-20. Coach Hoeke said, “I was please with our serving percentage and our number of aces. I like to see us at 90 percent or better, and we were well... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers/Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet on Thursday, September 16. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. MARTA members are asked to bring one (or more) favorite or famous recipes to share. The recipes will be compiled into an informal recipe booklet for distribution... Read more
Bullldogs Lose Barn Burner to West Central
Milbank Area Football September 14, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs took on the West Central Trojans on Friday, September 10, at A.B. Campbell Stadium in Milbank. The Trojans defeated the Bulldogs 32-33, but it took them double overtime to do it. Marshall Voeltz got the Bulldogs on the scoreboard first with a two-yard run into the... Read more
