Vera Hanson
Obituaries October 12, 2020 0
Vera Hanson, age 98, formerly of Clinton, MN, passed away on October 12, 2020, in Golden Valley, MN. Public visitation will be held from noon until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Elim Lutheran Church in Clinton. A private family service will follow and burial will be in... Read more
Parent-teacher conferences for the Milbank School District will be held on Monday, October 19, and Wednesday, October 21. Conferences will be held virtually through Zoom meetings. Conferences run from 2:30 – 7 p.m. on October 19, and 2:30 – 6 p.m. on the October 21. School will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m.... Read more
Peyten Wiese Selected as MHS Student of The Month
Local News October 8, 2020 0
Senior Peyten Wiese has been chosen as the MHS September Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Scott and Andrea Wiese. Peyten is involved in theater, oral interp, debate, band, and choir. She also serves as the vice president of the student council. Outside of school, Peyten participates... Read more
Attendance Policy Changed for MHS Sports
High School Sports October 8, 2020 0
MHS has moved to Tier 3 of the attendance policy for all athletic events. The change is effective immediately. During Tier 3, attendance is limited to PARENTS ONLY. According to Ryan Scoular, activities director for Milbank’s schools, the modification is due to the increase in active and new cases of COVID in Milbank. Read more
Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker Selected as New Director of The Grant County Development Corporation
Local News October 7, 2020 0
Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker begins her duties as the new executive director of the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) on October 12. She replaces Bobbie Bohlen, who served in the position for nine years. Atyeo-Gortmaker was formerly employed as the planning and zoning officer responsible for administering and enforcing zoning regulations in... Read more
Mark Heck
Obituaries October 7, 2020 0
Mark Heck, age 61, of Graceville, MN, died on October 7, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.... Read more
Barry Pickner
Obituaries October 7, 2020 0
Barry Pickner age 66, of Pierre died on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was the former principal at Grant-Deuel School. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pierre. The service will be available to view online... Read more
Gail Mehl
Obituaries October 7, 2020 0
Gail Mehl, 75, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her residence under the loving care of her family. A private family service will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Glende-Nilson Funeral Chapel in Fergus Falls. Interment: Fairview Memorial Gardens, Wahpeton, North Dakota Gail... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win Fourth at State Tennis Tourney
Milbank Area Tennis October 6, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs are bringing home hardware from the 2020 South Dakota Class A Girls’ Tennis Tournament, which concluded today, October 6, in Rapid City. Milbank finished fourth in the team standings with 264 points. Halli Essington led the team with a runner-up finish at No. 1 singles. Hattie... Read more
Boys State Golf Tournament Update: Final Scores
Milbank Area Golf October 6, 2020 0
The South Dakota Class A Boys’ Golf Tournament ended today, October 6, in Hot Springs. MHS senior Jake Trevett tied for 44th place with a two-day score of 180. He carded a 90 both days. Senior Logan Meyer tied for 77th place with a final score of 201. He shot... Read more
