Yamaura Named NEC Beam Champion
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 4, 2020 0
Dani Yamaura, a sophomore at MHS, was crowned a Northeast Conference champion on the balance beam at the NEC/Deuel Invitational in Clear Lake on Saturday, February 1. Yamaura was part of a three-way tie with a score of 8.70. “This is quite an accomplishment, especially when competing against the... Read more
Jim Hennessy
Obituaries February 4, 2020 0
James “Jim” Hennessy, Jr., age 79, of Ortonville, MN, formerly of Graceville, MN, died on February 3, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will take... Read more
Three Grapplers Crowned NEC Champs and Nine Place
Milbank Area Wrestling February 3, 2020 0
Three Bulldogs were crowned NEC champions and nine placed at the Northeast Conference meet in Britton on Thursday, January 30. Eli Fischer, Toby Schneck, and Brodie Holtquist led the Dawgs as individual champions. Brayden Christensen, Barrett Schneck, Brady Femling, and Dillon Schneck each captured third place, and Leyton Raffety... Read more
Milbank Lower Level Scores/Results for January 25 – 30,
Local News February 3, 2020 0
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Isabella Anderson, Tatum Berry, Emily Wollschlager, Camryn Wiese, Jenna Dexter, Hillary Morton, Josie Adolph, Elsie Seffrood, Ellie Neugebauer, and Madi Loeschke January 28 – Milbank 20, Deuel 30 January 31 – Milbank 19, Ortonville 31 Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Team Members –... Read more
MHS Annual Pops Concert Set for February 10
Local News February 3, 2020 0
The MHS Music Department presents their annual pops concert on Monday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. The jazz band, colorguard, drumline, and an instrumental ensemble will perform under the direction of Susan Karels. The... Read more
The jigsaw puzzle swap continues until March 7 at the Big Stone Branch Library. The free puzzle swap allows one puzzle per patron. The 300, 500, 550, and 750 piece puzzles tend to be the most popular. The library does not accept donations of multiple puzzles. Prefer to work... Read more
Lisa Gustafson-Hoftiezer
Obituaries February 2, 2020 0
Lisa Gustafson-Hoftiezer, age 55, of Luverne, MN passed away on January 31, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. David Tonn will officiate, and burial will be... Read more
Delton E. Osterloh
Obituaries February 1, 2020 0
Delton E. Osterloh, age 83, of Wilmot, SD, died on January 30, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot, SD. Funeral services are pending. Delton Eugene Osterloh was born on March 17, 1936, in Graceville, MN, to John and Leona (Rachor) Osterloh. Delton grew up in Wilmot, SD, and... Read more
Wava Butler
Obituaries January 31, 2020 0
Wava Butler, age 94 of Milbank died on January 31, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 4, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank City... Read more
St. William’s Care Center in Milbank has lifted its ban on visiting, according to the facility’s director of nursing, Karen Russman. Restrictions had been imposed after it was determined a higher number of residents than is typical for this time of year were suffering from an upper respiratory illness.... Read more