Lady Bulldogs Go to State Gymnastics Meet on Friday
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 11, 2021 0
The MHS gymnastics team is headed to the South Dakota State Class A meet on February 12. The Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket by completing outstanding performances at the Region 1A meet and satisfying pre-qualification standards. The top nine Class A teams advance to the state tournament. At the regional... Read more
Milbank School Board Updates Close Contact Policy
Local News February 11, 2021 0
The Milbank School Board discussed the Milbank School District’s coronavirus and close contact quarantine policy during their regular meeting on Monday, February 8. High School Principal Dan Snaza stated, “Just two students are currently in quarantine and could possibly return to school later in the week.” Because of this, the... Read more
Youth Wrestlers Compete in Tournaments
Milbank Area Wrestling February 11, 2021 0
Several Milbank Wrestling Booster club wrestlers competed at the Webster youth tournament Friday, February 5, and earned top places. Following are those results:Tots Division – Clete Wellnitz, 3rdBantam Division – Brady Ericsson and Cruz Prasnicki, 1st; Corbin King and Drake Wellnitz, 2nd ; Ryver Trapp, Hunter Johnson, and Jaston... Read more
Boy Scout Troop 45 of Milbank Celebrates 76 Years
Local News February 10, 2021 0
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 111th anniversary this week. Troop 45 of Milbank celebrates 76 years. When you think about the Boy Scouts, if the first thing that comes to mind is their annual food drive, that’s great. It’s an important event, but it’s just the tip... Read more
Elaine Hofhenke
Obituaries February 10, 2021 0
Elaine Hofhenke, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 9, 2021, at Avantara- Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 13, at 2:30 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Pastor Barbara McKewin will officiate. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
Madi Thue Chosen MHS Student of the Month
Local News February 9, 2021 0
Madelyn Thue, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Madi is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue.Madi is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, HOSA, FCA, choir, and band. Outside of school, she participates in dance and works at Hartman’s... Read more
Darla Larson, Jenna Schlimme Resign from Milbank School District
Local News February 9, 2021 0
The Milbank School Board accepted the resignation of Darla Larson and Jenna Schlimme at their regular meeting Monday, February 8. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.Darla Larson has served the Milbank School District for 34 years at the elementary level and has... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for their newest member on Wednesday, February 3. Jeremy and Jenny Wiese purchased Roger’s Electric from Roger Briggs. The business was owned and operated by Briggs for 30 years. The Wiese family took ownership on January 1. Wiese also... Read more
Carol Kockx
Obituaries February 9, 2021 0
Carol Kockx, age 57, of Watertown, SD, passed away on February 8, 2021, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of 57-year-old Carol Kockx, of Watertown, SD, who passed away on February 8, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on... Read more
Mary Lou Lambrechts
Obituaries February 9, 2021 0
Mary Lou Lambrechts, age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 8, 2021, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 12, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. ... Read more
