Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Attend Hub City Invitational in Aberdeen
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team traveled to the Hub City Invitational in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 12.  They faced some of the top competition in the state, but managed to place two individuals in the top 10. They also landed in eighth place as a team by accruing 125.00 points.“This is... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Fall to Lennox
The Lady Bulldogs were defeated 41-17 by the Lennox Orioles in high school girls basketball action Saturday, December 12, on the road. The game was Milbank’s season opener and prompted head coach Brian Pauli to say, “No matter who we play this season, we have to find ways to score. When you... Read more
Joyce Green

Joyce Green

Obituaries December 15, 2020 0

Joyce Green, age 90, of Wilmot, SD, died on December 15, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot.  Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot City Cemetery. ... Read more
Attendance Policy Changes for Milbank High School Sports Activities
During its regular meeting on Monday, December 14, the Milbank School Board changed the attendance policy for all activities in the district. Effective today, Tuesday, December 15, the district moves to Tier 2. Each member will receive four tickets to give out. Attendees must have a ticket to present at the school in... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 12-7 to 12-12
7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Members – Kallie Grong, Jasmine Tietjen, Ashlynn Batchelor, Jaecy Dexter, Jocelyn Kettwig, Addison Morton, Elisabeth Sperry, Cheyenne Stengel, Ruth Gomez, Katie Kruger, Anna Neugebauer.12-8-2020 – Milbank fell to Hamlin 7-2712-11-2020 – Milbank dropped to Sisseton 13-3012-12-2020 – Milbank lost to Deubrook 19-33 8th Grade... Read more
Hupke Earns Perfect Score at State
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

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

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
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
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