Hupke Earns Perfect Score at State
Local News December 14, 2020 0
MHS junior Hailey Hupke earned a perfect score at the 111th Annual South Dakota Oral Interp Festival. She competed in Storytelling and received three fives. The MHS team received a Team Excellence Award. Class A teams with two or more superiors received the award. According Natasha Karels, coach of the MHS team, students are judged in five categories and given a score of 1-3 — a lower score is best. To earn... Read more
Wayne Wellendorf
Obituaries December 14, 2020 0
Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home announces the death of Wayne Wellendorf, age 62, of Ortonville, MN, who passed away on November 12, 2020. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Chapel in Ortonville. Wayne will... Read more
Daniel Petersen
Obituaries December 13, 2020 0
The smartest man in the world, Daniel Merrill Petersen, age 81, completed his last “Hail Mary” play on football Sunday, December, 13, 2020. This play call came with the greatest reward for him: a reunion like no other with beloved family and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held... Read more
Local Businesses Are Eligible for $106 Million in SD COVID Grants
Local News December 12, 2020 0
Looking for financial relief from the effects of the COVID-19? The State of South Dakota has money to give you. If you are a small business or nonprofit, this is your weekend. Gather your information, collect your documents, and get ready to apply when applications open on Monday, December... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team Travels to First Game on Saturday
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 11, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team is young, but gaining varsity experience will be the focus of the 2020-2021 season. “I’m excited to see how much this team can grow and compete,” says head coach Brian Pauli. Pauli, who is in his fifth year at the helm of the Lady Bulldogs, says,... Read more
Casey’s Holds Ribbon Cutting in New Location
Local News December 11, 2020 0
Casey’s cut the ribbon at their new convenience store location at 901 East Fourth Avenue in Milbank, today, December 11, at a ceremony conducted by the Milbank Area Chamber. The store officially opened yesterday. The new location has eight fueling stations, which also include diesel. Inside, customers will still be... Read more
Mary Lee Trevett – Trapp
Obituaries December 11, 2020 0
Mary Lee Trevett – Trapp, age 62, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 19, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church Milbank. Fr. Gary DeRouchey will celebrate... Read more
Orlen Borns
Obituaries December 11, 2020 1
Orlen Borns, age 85, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 11, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in South Shore, SD. Pastor Ken Nelson will officiate and interment will... Read more
Bulldogs Basketball Tips Off Saturday
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 10, 2020 0
The MHS boys basketball team starts the 2020-2021 season with double-header action in Lennox on Saturday, December 12. The first game begins at 1 p.m. Four seniors will lead the Bulldogs this year: Will Cummins, Carter Hartman, Mason Riley, and Tanner Mertens. Other returning letter winners include juniors Bennett Schwenn, Ryker... Read more
Agnes Grabow
Obituaries December 10, 2020 0
Agnes Grabow, age 87, of Milbank, passed away on December 9, 2020, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Pastor Thom Bowsher will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank... Read more
