Monte Rosen captured first place in the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s 2020 team penning season. Rosen finished on top in the final standings with 443 points. Louie Minder came in second with 416 points. Craig Magedanz earned third with 405 points. During the final night of competition on Saturday, September... Read more
MHS Golfers Card Best Games of Season
Milbank Area Golf September 16, 2020 0
Two Milbank golfers carded season-low scores at the Groton Invitational meet on Thursday, September 10. Owen Fischer shot a season-low total of 105 (54-51). Christian Perry finished with his season-low score of 117 (59-58). “I was very happy with how the boys played,” stated the Bulldog’s head coach Mark Keeton. “We... Read more
Nicole Weissenfluh
Obituaries September 15, 2020 0
Nicole Marie Weissenfluh (Hansen) of Brookings, 41, took her place with the angels on September 11, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born on April 6, 1979, in Prairie de Chen, WI, Nicole was the second of three blessed children to Richard and Patricia Hansen.... Read more
Pick up a Not So Scary Scarecrow storytime kit for your child at the Big Stone Branch Library on Wednesday, September 16 or Saturday, September 19. The kits are free and available for children ages three through six. Each kit includes the craft materials for the not so scary scarecrow, a... Read more
Toby Schneck and Jessica Van Peursem Crowned MHS Homecoming Royalty
Local News September 14, 2020 0
Jessica Van Peursem was chosen as the 2020 MHS Homecoming Queen, and Toby Schneck was selected as the Homecoming King. Jessica is the daughter of Dr. Nanci and Kendall Van Peursem. Toby is the son of Sherri and Brian Schneck. Coronation was held in the MHS Theater tonight, September 14,... Read more
Paul Hicks
Obituaries September 14, 2020 0
Paul ” Mitchy” Hicks died on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Avera McKennan hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, as the result of injuries from a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at the Milbank High School football stadium. Visitation will... Read more
Vernon Fischer
Obituaries September 13, 2020 0
Vernon Fischer, age 87, of Graceville, MN, formerly of Chokio, MN, passed away on September 13, 2020. Due to COVID 19 and for the safety of family members and others, the funeral service at the church will be private and for immediate family only. Following the service, the graveside... Read more
Marjorie Lindholm
Obituaries September 12, 2020 0
Marjorie Lindholm, age 89, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. A visitation will be held on Saturday morning from... Read more
Barbara Nielsen
Obituaries September 12, 2020 0
Barbara Jean Nielsen, (wife of Stephen) age 81 of Wilmot, passed away on September 12, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 to... Read more
Need an escape? Maybe even an adventure? Pack up the kids and head to Farley Park this Saturday, September 12, to see the drive-in movie Onward. The Disney-Pixar urban fantasy will delight the whole family with its teenage elf brothers, time travel, cryptic maps, and crazy escapades. The show starts... Read more
