Rosella Naeve
Obituaries January 8, 2021 0
Rosella Naeve, age 91, formerly of Milbank, passed away on January 7, 2021, in Watertown. Private Family Services will be held on Thursday, January 14, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate. Visitation for all friends will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:00... Read more
Beverly Berkner
Obituaries January 8, 2021 0
Beverly Mae Berkner, age 87, of Ortonville, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 6, 2021. Private family services will be held on Friday, January 15, at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery in Ortonville. The graveside service will be... Read more
The Milbank gymnastics team scored 133.00 points to win the Sisseton Invitational on Saturday, January 2. The team score was the second highest in Milbank High School history. “We posted six personal best scores – one on bars, one on beam, and four in all-around,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch.... Read more
Every child is a superhero at the Grant County Library during the next Read-to-Me program. Sign up now to start reading and logging books to receive prizes. The program is open to children six and under and runs from January 11 until February 18. Participants are also eligible to... Read more
Karla DeVaal Sworn In as New Grant County Treasurer
Local News January 6, 2021 0
Karla DeVaal was sworn in, Tuesday, January 5, as the new Grant County Treasurer. She began working in the treasurer’s office on October 1, 2014. DeVaal’s husband, Jim, is a farmer and the couple has four children —Justin and Jamie of Milbank, Jeremy of Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Jodi... Read more
Bailey Lauret
Obituaries January 6, 2021 0
Bailey Lauret, age 24, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on January 5, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Sioux Falls. Father Greg Tschakert will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be at St. Lawrence... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 12-28,2020 to 1-2-2021
High School Sports January 6, 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 Engebretson12-29-2020 – Milbank defeated Tiospa Zina 38-151-2-2021 – Milbank lost to Florence-Henry 21-46 C Team Girls Basketball Team Members – Siera Wenzl, Jaclyn Wiik, Claire... Read more
Steven Jipson
Obituaries January 5, 2021 0
Steven Jipson, age 58, of Graceville, MN, passed away on December 28, 2020, at his residence. Services will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Graceville Community Building. A private burial will be held. Steven Ralph Jipson was born on May 10, 1962, in Wheaton,... Read more
It’s a Girl! First Baby of 2021 Born at Milbank Hospital
Local News January 5, 2021 0
The 2021 New Year’s baby —Stephanie Frances— arrived at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera on January 4 at 7:58 a.m. The little bundle of joy weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and is 18 1/2 inches long. She is the daughter of Matt Wohlleber and Dawn Hart of Milbank, and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Fall to Florence-Henry
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 5, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs suffered a 59-28 loss to a tough Florence-Henry team on Saturday, January 2, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank’s record moves to 1-4 with the loss. “It was a tough night for our JV and varsity teams,” stated head coach Brian Pauli. “Florence-Henry is a really good team. They... Read more
