Therapist John Shirkey Joins OAHS
Local News February 9, 2020 0
John Shirkey, MSW, LICSW has joined Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). He is now seeing patients at Northside Medical Clinic. “We are pleased to add additional access to counseling and therapy services here at OAHS by partnering with John Shirkey,” said Liz Sorenson, the clinic’s director. “John’s experience working... Read more
EXIT Realty in Milbank Gives Away $1000 Prize
Local News February 6, 2020 0
Judy and Dave Dockter got a surprise phone call Friday evening, January 31. The snowbirds were not expecting a call from up north and certainly not from their realtor, Denice Hooth of EXIT Realty/Leading Edge, telling them they had just won a $1000 gift certificate to Zem’s Furniture &... Read more
Alan Alexander Silva Lopez
Obituaries February 6, 2020 0
Nine month old Alan Alexander Silva Lopez passed away on February 4, 2020. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. at Living Hope Fellowship Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.... Read more
James Forman
Obituaries February 6, 2020 0
James Dean Forman, age 84 of Milbank, SD passed away on February 5, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held at a later date in April. James Dean Forman was born on April 26, 1935, at home on the family farm in Osceola... Read more
Robin Ehlebracht Opens Simply Stunning Hair Studio in Downtown Milbank
Local News February 6, 2020 0
Robin Ehlebracht has purchased the former Carolea’s Beauty Salon on Main Street in Milbank. She has renamed the business Simply Stunning Hair Studio, but says, “Like Carolea, I love to help people look their best.” It could be a genetic tendency as Carolea Dikstaal, who retired after more than... Read more
Young Dawgs Place at Groton Wrestling Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling February 6, 2020 0
Milbank wrestlers competed in the Groton Invitational on Saturday, February 1, and many of the younger Dawgs came away with top places in their respective weight classes. Jacob Johnson, Brayden Christensen, and Evan Dorsett led Milbank with second place honors. Jayden Johnson, Leyton Raffety, and Logan Meyer earned third... Read more
The House Passes the Vulnerable Child Protection Act
Local NewsRepresentative John Mills February 6, 2020 0
In the House this week we debated and passed: HB1006 – This bill is the result of an Ag land assessment work group. It would allow additional Ag land data (beyond the current soil mapping) to be used to improve the accuracy of assessments. This will give assessors more... Read more
The Bulldogs’ wrestling match scheduled for tonight in Webster has been cancelled. The Bearcats made the call this morning to forfeit the match due to absenteeism caused by influenza. Read more
Tracy Pillatzki Chosen MHS January Student of the Month
Local News February 5, 2020 0
Tracy Pillatzki, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Tracy is the daughter of Mark and Cindy Pillatzki. Tracy has been a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track. She is active in band, choir, and HOSA. She also attended... Read more
Harley Zemlicka Wins GeoBee at St. Lawrence School
Local News February 5, 2020 0
Students from St. Lawrence School participated in the school competition of the National Geographic GeoBee on January 22. Harley Zemlicka, a fifth grade student, won first place. Carlos Fonder, a sixth grade student, took second place; Rylan Wendland, a fourth grade student, finished in third place. The school competition... Read more
