William Karels Receives National Engineering Scholarship
Local News September 9, 2025 0
Renaissance man could well describe William Karels. So could groundbreaker. At the close of the past school year, the mechanical engineering senior learned he would receive the Duane Hanson Scholarship, becoming the first South Dakota State University student to receive the $5,000 award from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating... Read more
Cross Country Teams Run Under the Lights at Augie Twilight
Milbank Area Cross Country September 9, 2025 0
According to Eric Townsend, head coach for the Milbank cross country teams the 14th Annual Augustana Twilight at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls was an awesome experience for all the runners. “There were 92 high school teams, and each race featured 400-500-plus runners. Some of the top times... Read more
Howard Quade Sr.
Obituaries September 9, 2025 0
Howard Quade Sr., 88, of Corona, SD, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence near Corona. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Pastor Nathan Neugebauer will officiate. Burial will be at Kilborn... Read more
Stuart Hoekman
Uncategorized September 9, 2025 0
Stuart Hoekman, 70, of Corona, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his residence near Corona. A celebration of Stuart’s life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Burial will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the Corona Baptist Cemetery, followed by a gathering of family and... Read more
Bruce Swigerd
Obituaries September 9, 2025 0
Bruce Swigerd, age 89, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 11,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Action and Scores
Milbank Area Volleyball September 9, 2025 0
Varsity – Wheaton/Herman-Norcross The varsity Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, under the direction of Coach Nancy Hoeke, traveled to Wheaton for a non-conference matchup on Monday, September 8. Milbank took the loss 3-0 with set scores of 25-16, 25-11, and 25-17. Belle Pauli, Bree Townsend, and Jacy Dexter each served up... Read more
Edward DeVere Jr.
Obituaries September 5, 2025 0
Edward DeVere Jr., 78, of Marvin, SD, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the... Read more
Milbank Wins Season Opener 64-0 at Lakota Tech – Meets Tri-Valley Tonight
Milbank Area Football September 5, 2025 0
Milbank put up a “W” after their season opener ended early with a score of 64-0 at Lakota Tech High School in Pine Ridge on Friday, August 29. Under the leadership of head coach Mick Thompson, Milbank led 42-0 at the half and tacked on 22 more points before... Read more
Craig Brandenburg
Obituaries September 4, 2025 0
Craig Brandenburg, 69, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his residence in Watertown. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. We will depart from Mundwiler Funeral Home at 2:00... Read more
Wiik and Schweer to Play in FFA Band at Nat’l Convention
Local News September 4, 2025 0
Milbank juniors Cody Wiik and Kayla Schweer will claim some of the best seats in the house –on stage – at the 98th Annual FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Wiik and Schweer are MHS band students who were chosen by audio audition to be members of the 2025... Read more
