Milbank Middle School Honor Roll Released
Local News November 9, 2020 0
Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Isabella Anderson Tyra Berry Jacob Erickson Veronica Fonder Emmett Hanson Ty Kettwig Katie Kruger Graham Lightfield Mason Meister Brooke O’Farrell Ella Sandvig Tate Schlueter Jesse Schneck Claire Snaza Jessel Stengel Gemma Street Siera Wenzl Merit 3.400 to 3.799 GPA Jason Aburto Landen... Read more
Second and third graders from the Big Stone Elementary School visited the Big Stone City Library on Wednesday, November 4. They were accompanied by their teachers, Mrs Kristi Rabine and Mrs. Nichole Cooper. Janelle Kelly, branch manager of the library, read stories outside the library. Afterwards, they entered the... Read more
Gladys Lynde
Obituaries November 9, 2020 0
Gladys Lynde, age 97, of Revillo, SD, passed away on November 9, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Due to Covid-19 concerns, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately for immediate family and grandchildren only. For other family members and friends who do not attend... Read more
COVID Changes Veterans Day Program in Milbank
Local News November 8, 2020 0
The 2020 Veterans Day program will be held on November 11 at 11 a.m. outdoors at the Grant County Veterans Memorial. The memorial is adjacent to the Milbank City Cemetery and across from the tennis courts. Attendees can watch from their vehicles by parking on Dexter Avenue or in the... Read more
Roger A. Ellestad Jr.
Obituaries November 8, 2020 0
Roger A. Ellestad Jr., age 55, of New Effington, SD, passed away on November 8, 2020, at Tekakwtiha Living Center in Sisseton, SD. Private family services will be held at Zion Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Hillhead, SD. Urn bearers will be: Gordie Biel, Thor Biel, and Seth Biel. Honorary bearers... Read more
Donna Baerwaldt
Obituaries November 7, 2020 0
Donna Baerwaldt, age 89, of Ortonville, died Friday November 6, at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville. While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to gather for visitations and services. The use of face masks by attendees is required, and we will continue taking the necessary steps... Read more
Gladys Miller
Obituaries November 6, 2020 0
Gladys Miller, age 89, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on November 6, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, at Wilmot City Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Mundwiler Funeral Home- Faith... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue
Milbank Area Volleyball November 5, 2020 0
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue, a senior at MHS and a member of the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team. Those who know Madi realize she is passionate about whatever she does. Those who don’t know her as well might think she’s shy and quiet. But get her on the volleyball... Read more
Screening Available for Preschoolers
Local News November 5, 2020 0
The Milbank School District is available to screen children who live in the district and were three or four year olds by September 1, 2020. The developmental screening examines your child’s motor, speech, language, and general knowledge skills. Sessions generally last less than an hour.Questions? Ready to set up... Read more
The Milbank Middle School Student Council helped raise over $650 during a community service project. The council encouraged students to donate money to purchase trees to be planted in the Milbank community next spring. The sixth grade class was declared the winner for raising the most money. Read more
