Betty Bast
Obituaries May 3, 2020 0
Betty Jean Bast, 95, of Vermillion, S.D., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was born November 8, 1924, in Sheldon, Iowa, to Robert and Anna (Johnson) Fischer. Betty spent most of her childhood in Milbank, S.D., and graduated from Milbank High School in 1943. At... Read more
Milbank Restaurants and Bars to Reopen May 4
Local News May 1, 2020 0
Over 50 people attended a virtual Milbank City Council meeting on Friday, May 1 at noon. The council voted 5-0 to reopen entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, cafes, and clubs which sell food and beverages, including alcohol, for on-site consumption. The new resolution goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on... Read more
Graduation for the MHS Class of 2020 has been set for June 14 at 2 p.m. in the Milbank Armory. According to Principal Dan Snaza, “If conditions won’t allow us to proceed in the armory or stadium, we will re-evaluate our options.” Read more
Evan Grong Steps Downs From Milbank City Council
Local News April 30, 2020 0
Evan Grong has resigned from the Milbank City Council. His last meeting as a councilman was on April 13. Grong was elected to a two-year term in 2018. He had also been appointed to a one-year term from 2014-2015. According to Grong, his focus as a councilman was as... Read more
Food Giveaway in Milbank Set for May 6
Local News April 30, 2020 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council is coordinating with Feeding South Dakota to hold a food giveaway in Milbank on Wednesday, May 6. The giveaway will be held in the main parking lot of Milbank High School from 3 – 4 p.m. Anyone in need is welcome to pick... Read more
Virtual Scholarship Banquet to be Broadcast May 7
Local News April 30, 2020 0
The Milbank High School Educational Foundation will host a virtual scholarship banquet on May 7 at 7 p.m. The foundation plans to award 45 scholarships to 33 seniors and present over $187,000. The broadcast will also showcase the donors and the stories behind the scholarships. The event will be... Read more
Russell Hicks
Obituaries April 30, 2020 0
Russell Hicks, age 96, of Marvin, SD, passed away on April 29, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 4, 2020, from 3 – 7 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, limiting to 10 people at a time to protect... Read more
Makenna Osowski Chosen Student of the Month at MHS
Local News April 28, 2020 0
Senior Makenna Osowski was chosen as the MHS March Student of the Month. Makenna is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Osowski. Makenna was on the cheer team for football and boys basketball and a member of band, choir, and color guard. She also served as a boys basketball... Read more
MHS girls basketball coach, Brian Pauli, announced the 2019-2020 season-end award winners. Senior Jaecy Engebretson was named the team’s most valuable player and received the Spirit of the Bulldog Award. Engebretson was also named to the Northeast All-Conference Third Team and the South Dakota High School Activities Association Academic... Read more
Margaret Klein
Obituaries April 27, 2020 1
Margaret Klein, age 104, of Graceville, MN,died on April 26, at Grace Home in Graceville. Private family services will be held, and burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Beardsley, MN. Margaret Mary Van Hale was born in Beardsley, Big Stone County, MN, on May 15, 1915,... Read more
