McKenzie Johnson to be Reunited with Lost Wedding Ring
Local News January 13, 2021 1
You could say McKenzie Johnson was thrilled when she received her gorgeous engagement ring, but now you’ll need to ask which time? McKenzie (Krakow) Johnson and her husband, Jessy, of Milbank had been shopping in Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon. When they decided to stop at Sam’s Club, McKenzie slipped... Read more
Schwenn and Hartman Rack Up 37 Points to Set Down the Cyclones
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 13, 2021 0
The Bulldogs defeated Clark-Willow Lake 54-45 to earn a Northeast Conference victory on January 7 on their home court. The win moved Milbank’s season record to 3-3. “It was not the prettiest of games on the offensive side of the floor,” stated the Bulldogs’ head coach, Logan Diede. “We got... Read more
Million Dollar Fundraiser Returns to St. Lawrence School
Local News January 13, 2021 0
Want to turn a five dollar bill into a new car or $20,000 in cash? It will happen to someone during the 2021 Catholic Schools Raffle. The raffle returns to St. Lawrence School in Milbank and gives you the opportunity to turn your five dollar bill into a 2021 Ford EcoSport (or choose $20,000... Read more
Milbank School Board Votes to Change Quarantine Policy
Local News January 12, 2021 1
The Milbank School Board has updated its close contact quarantine policy. The vote was held during their regular meeting on Monday, January 11.According to Superintendent Justin Downes, the adjustment was based on the decreased number of cases in the community and the school. It also follows a decrease in the... Read more
The Milbank Bulldogs secured a solid 66-57 win over Canton in non-conference play on January 5. “I was proud of the effort the boys displayed from start to finish,” said Coach Diede. “Our energy was high, and we were locked in on both ends of the floor. We moved the ball... Read more
Dennis Skoog
Obituaries January 12, 2021 0
Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of Dennis Skoog, age 84, of Milbank, who passed away on January 11, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 16, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo, SD. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 14, from... Read more
The Big Stone Branch Public Library starts the new year with the 2021 Adult Reading Program — Bingo with a Good Book. Win a prize by reading books from different categories and adding them to your Bingo card. The program is open to all library patrons age 18 and... Read more
Mary Scott
Obituaries January 12, 2021 0
Mary Scott, age 99, of Milbank, SD, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD, just seven days shy of her 100th birthday. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank.... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 1-4 to 1-9
Uncategorized January 11, 2021 0
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Tyra Berry, Jenna Dexter, Nadia Thue, Madi Loeschke, Emily Wollschlager, Elsie Seffrood, Hope Karels, Shaylee Schuchard, Averie Engebretson1-5-2021 – Milbank lost to Aberdeen Roncalli 17-391-7-2021 – Milbank fell to Clark-Willow Lake 21-37 C Team Girls Basketball Team Members – Siera Wenzl, Jaclyn... Read more
Gail Barlund Retiring from WVEC After 35 Years
Local News January 11, 2021 0
Gail Barlund, office manager at Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative in Milbank, announced she plans to retire this month. Barlund has been employed by WVEC for 35 years. She joined the cooperative in 1985 and has served as office manager for the past 25 years. After over three decades of service... Read more
