Neil Lewis
Obituaries December 5, 2020 0
Neil Dennis Lewis, age 86, passed away on December 4, 2020, at Avantara Milbank due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease and Covid-19. Due to Covid-19 precautions, a memorial service is planned for the summer of 2021 Neil was born on July 21, 1934, in Milbank, to the late Melbourne... Read more
Joanne Valentine
Obituaries December 4, 2020 0
Joanne Valentine, age 70, of Milbank, died on December 4, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Joanne Lumblo was born in Ripon, WI, on November 2, 1950, to Fred and Beatrice (Shure) Lumblo. She grew up and attended school in... Read more
Madi Thue Named to All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball December 3, 2020 0
Madi Thue, a senior at MHS, was named to the 2020 All-Northeast Conference Volleyball team. Madi, a 5’9” middle and outside hitter for the Lady Bulldogs, consistently led the team in kills this year. She also maintained a high serving average and was a top all-around player for Milbank. 2020 All-NEC team... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Start Season with a Milestone
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 3, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team kicked off its season with a dual in Sisseton on Tuesday, December 1. The Milbank girls topped the Redmen with 125.250 points. Sisseton finished with 112.40. Three Milbank girls scored over 32 points in the all-around competition. “This has only happened in one other Milbank season... Read more
Bulldogs Wrap Up 2020 Cross Country Season with Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country December 3, 2020 0
The Milbank boys’ and girls’ cross country teams completed the 2020 season with an awards ceremony on November 16 in the Milbank High School theatre. Head coach Eric Townsend presented the awards. Nick Batchelor and Ashlynn Batchelor each earned a Most Valuable Runner award. Grant Van Peursem, Ellie Neugebauer, and Ashlee Van... Read more
Milbank students in grades three through five present their holiday program on December 8. The program is available on Facebook Live at 2:15 p.m. Watch it then, or catch it later on the school district’s Facebook page. You will be treated to an old-fashioned Christmas with traditional holiday favorites along... Read more
December 7 is Deadline to Return FSA County Election Ballots
Local News December 3, 2020 0
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by December 7. Elected county committee members serve a... Read more
Dawgs Collect Season-End Football Accolades
Milbank Area Football December 3, 2020 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrapped up their 2020 football season with a presentation of awards by head coach Brian Allmendinger. Team awards were voted on by the team and recognized outstanding performance in each category or position. The Offensive Lineman of the Year was Toby Schneck. The Defensive Lineman of the Year was... Read more
Kids, stop by the Big Stone Library to pick up a craft kit. Take the kit home and create two Christmas ornaments. Hang one on your tree and return the other to the library on or before December 23 to receive a prize and treat bag. The program is... Read more
Kenneth Simonitch
Obituaries December 3, 2020 0
Kenneth J. Simonitch, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on December 2nd at St. William’s Care Center (Milbank). His loving wife of 70 years was present at his side. A private family service for Ken will be held at First English Lutheran Church on... Read more
