When Deb Underwood, the director of food service for the Milbank School District, says ”Help yourself,” she means two things. Breakfast is free for every student. And, breakfast can help your day go better. Underwood and her staff serve between 225 and 250 breakfasts each school day. She says, “Hands down, the kids’ favorite is the sausage... Read more
Dee Nelson
Obituaries March 7, 2021 0
Delores “Dee” Nelson died on February 18, 2021. Graveside services will be held and announced at a later date at Milbank City Cemetery in Milbank. Miller Funeral Home of Sioux Falls handled the cremation, and there was a private celebration of her life at Sunnycrest Methodist Church in Sioux... Read more
Jim Remund
Obituaries March 6, 2021 0
James “Jim” Remund, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on March 6, 2021, at Avantara-Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.... Read more
George Fisher
Obituaries March 5, 2021 0
George Fisher, age 87, of Milbank, died March 4, 2021, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel, in Milbank. Burial will be in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church Cemetery. George... Read more
Maurina Street – The Valley Express MVP
Local News March 4, 2021 0
MHS sophomore Maurina Street is The Valley Express Most Valuable Player for Winter Sports 2021 for the week of February 22-27. Maurina is a five-foot-ten forward on the Lady Bulldogs basketball team. Last week, Maurina lit up the scoreboard for the Lady Bulldogs, when they upset the Groton Tigers 46-43 in... Read more
Are you a high school senior in the Milbank School District? Are you planning to attend an accredited university, college, or technical school to pursue a career in an ag-related field? The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce’s agriculture committee will award three $500 scholarships to graduates in the MHS... Read more
Neil Speckeen
Obituaries March 4, 2021 0
Neil Speckeen, age 79, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on March 4, 2021, at his home. A memorial service or Neill will be held at a later date. Neil Dean Speckeen was born in Ortonville, MN, on October 30, 1941, to parents: Harry and Dorothy (Marsh) Speckeen. He was... Read more
Savanna Osowski, MHS junior, won first place in the local 2020-2021 Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW). Korbin Leddy received second-place honors and Lydia Street was chosen as the third-place winner. Established in 1947, the Voice of Democracy contest has been the VFW’s premier scholarship... Read more
The Milbank Bulldogs defeated the Redfield Pheasants, 54-31, in the opening game of the Region 1A basketball tournament on Tuesday, March 2, in Redfield. The win advanced Milbank to semi-final action. The Bulldogs now meet the Groton Tigers on Friday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in Groton. “We knew we had... Read more
MHS Choir Members Perform in Region III Music Contest
Local News March 3, 2021 0
The MHS Choir presented 72 members, including 31 vocal soloists, during the 2021 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on February 24. Solo performances were based on the following criteria: tone, intonation, accuracy, interpretation, vocal technique and performance factors such as literature choice and professional conduct. Ensemble groups... Read more
