Sara Johnson Rehired as Koch School Teacher
Local News April 14, 2020 0
Sara Johnson, former fourth and fifth grade teacher at Koch Elementary School in Milbank, has been rehired as a first grade teacher. Johnson taught at Koch School for 15 years — from 2004 – 2015. Before coming to Milbank, she was a teacher in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Johnson took... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber is coordinating a gift certificate campaign designed to support local businesses that have either had to close or limit their access to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. The purpose behind the campaign is to get money to local businesses now when they need... Read more
Jackie Bowers
Obituaries April 14, 2020 0
Jackie Bowers, age 79, formerly of rural Twin Brooks, SD, passed away on April 13, 2020, at Avantara – Milbank. Private family services will be held and burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery. Jacqueline Merridel (Jesser) Bowers was born on March 13, 1941, in Fargo, ND. She... Read more
Ryan Scoular Hired as New Activities Director for MHS
Local News April 13, 2020 0
Ryan Scoular has been named the activities director for Milbank High School. He will begin his duties starting the 20-21 school year. The announcement was made during the school board’s regular meeting tonight, Monday, April 13. Scoular takes over the duties of Adolph Shepardson after Shepardson resigned from the... Read more
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Vicky Smith
Obituaries April 12, 2020 0
Private family services for Vicky Smith will be held on Thursday, April 16, and burial will be at Osceola Cemetery #2 in Marvin. Friends and neighbors are invited to line their vehicles as the funeral procession leaves Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, or at the cemetery in Marvin, at... Read more
Jonathan Bartz
Obituaries April 10, 2020 0
Jonathan Bartz, age 53, of Ortonville, MN, died on April 9, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Memorial services and inurnment will be held at a later date. To... Read more
Mary Pribbenow
Obituaries April 9, 2020 0
Mary Pribbenow, age 71, died on April 9, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Memorial services for Mary are to be held at a later date. To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and... Read more
Arlo Haase
Obituaries April 9, 2020 0
Arlo Haase, age 79, of Milbank, SD, passed away on April 8, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center. Memorial services for Arlo are to be held at a later date. To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local... Read more
Area churches have devised innovative ways to host services during Holy Week this year – from video and audio drive-in movie style services to private in-church services. Hallelujah! Easter cannot be canceled! From Living Word Church – Pastor Kent Groethe Living Word Church offered communion and a palm branch... Read more
