Keira Steffen Earns Spot at National Debate Tourney
Local News March 18, 2025 0
Keira Steffen earned her place at the 2025 National Speech and Debate Tournament by taking third place in Congressional Debate at South Dakota’s Congress and Big Question Qualifier. The qualifying event was held Friday, March 14, at Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School. The national contest to be held in... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs were represented by 21 seventh and eighth-grade students at the Festival for Young Voices in Brookings on Thursday, March 13. The group performed a grand concert that evening in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University. Mrs. Kaye Waltner... Read more
Elaine Hallberg
Obituaries March 18, 2025 0
Elaine Hallberg, age 94, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Avantara-Milbank Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Milbank varsity and JV gymnasts were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2024-25 season during an awards banquet held Thursday, March 6. Varsity Most Points Per Event:Macyn Dunnihoo achieved 103.158 points on the Vault and 106.725 points in the Floor Exercise. Hannah Brown took the award on the Bars... Read more
Jim Strege
Obituaries March 18, 2025 0
James “Jim” Strege, 90, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025,... Read more
Revillo Fire Department Dispatched to Pasture Fire
Local News March 17, 2025 0
The Revillo Fire Department was dispatched to a wildland fire in a pasture at South Dakota Highway 15 and 165th Avenue at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Friday March 14. According to Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, Grant County Emergency Management, Milbank Fire and Rescue and the... Read more
Carol Carlson
Obituaries March 15, 2025 0
Carol Carlson, age 78, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Glacial Trails Memory Care in Starbuck, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN, (421 Madison Avenue, Ortonville,... Read more
Audrey Trump
Obituaries March 15, 2025 0
Audrey Trump of Milbank, SD, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 90 years, 11 months, and two weeks. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 14, 2025, at the United Congregational Church of Christ beginning at 2:00 p.m.... Read more
Several MHS teens took a cab to school on March 11 – a tractor cab. FFA members and agriculture students lined up their rides Tuesday morning during the Third Annual Drive Your Tractor to School Day in Milbank. The event coincided with Ag Day in Milbank. Caden Veen was... Read more
National Honor Society Inducts 20 New MHS Members
Local News March 12, 2025 0
The Milbank High School chapter of National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 20 new members on March 12. Parents were invited to attend the ceremony performed by students who had previously joined the organization. The inductees had opted to apply for the honor that is based on leadership, character, and... Read more
