Steve Nomeland Joins The Firm of Edward Jones
Local News July 20, 2021 0
Steve Nomeland has joined Edward Jones as a financial advisor in the office of Delvin Hackwith in Milbank. Nomeland brings with him over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Hackwith says, “I’m very impressed with Steve, and I’m sure my clients will be, too. Edward Jones prides itself on offering the best service... Read more
MHS Band Students Attend Leadership Training
Local News July 20, 2021 0
Nine Milbank High School band students attended Vivace Leadership Training in Sioux Falls on July 12. The camp was put on by Vivace Productions, Inc. Presenters included Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Dr. John Villella. Dr. Lautzenheiser serves as the vice president of education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. His career spans ten years of college band... Read more
Mayor Presents Foster and Johnson Appreciation Certificates Upon Retiring
Local News July 19, 2021 0
Joel Foster and James Johnson were awarded certificates of appreciation for their many years of service on the Milbank City Council. Milbank’s mayor, Pat Raffety, presented the awards at the council meeting on July 11. Raffety thanked the men for their contributions to the community and wished them well... Read more
MHS band and choir students attended the musical The Sound of Music on Wednesday, July 14, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Chaperones Miriam Schwenn, Susan Karels, Mariah Tietjen, and Taylor Liebing escorted 19 students to the afternoon performance. The group included students from the 2020 and 2021 classes as Covid-19 restrictions had prevented the... Read more
Bob Hasslen,
Obituaries July 19, 2021 0
Bob Hasslen, age 83, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on July 17, 2021, at Ortonville Area Health Services. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior at the... Read more
Carol Layne
Obituaries July 19, 2021 0
Carol Layne, age 72, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Chapel in Ortonville.... Read more
Wauneta Schwandt
Obituaries July 19, 2021 0
Wauneta Schwandt, age 102 of Milbank, passed away on July 16, 2021, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
If you are a wolf or a tiger, an arrow seems like something you would try to avoid. If you are a Boy Scout, however, the Order of the Arrow is a lofty goal. Chris Loutsch joined Cub Scouts as a Wolf in second grade and his brother, Nathan,... Read more
Lester and Karels Win Whetstone Creek Invitational
Local News July 15, 2021 0
The 2021 Whetstone Creek Invitational golf tournament took place on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11, at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. According to Steve Hilbrands, manager of Whetstone Creek’s clubhouse, 36 two-person teams competed. Hilbrands says, “The number of teams that signed up stayed about... Read more
MALST took 22 swimmers to compete in the Britton Invitational on Saturday, July 10th. They returned to Milbank with 27 first-place finishes. Coach Jodi Street said, “TyLynn Wellnitz broke three MALST records and was our top time cutter. She cut 57 seconds from her time in the 50-meter freestyle and 40... Read more
