The Soup Day tradition at St. Lawrence continues to warm hearts and tummies. Grandparents and the elderly are invited to join the students and staff for a bowl of warm soup on Tuesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence gym. In celebration of... Read more
Alex Farrell to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Local News January 27, 2020 0
Alexander Farrell, 17, of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout Award. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America program and only six percent of all scouts reach this rank. Farrell, son of Steve and Kristine Farrell, will be recognized in a ceremony on February... Read more
Illness Closes St. William’s to Visitors
Local News January 27, 2020 0
St. William’s Care Center in Milbank has temporarily closed its doors to visitors. According to the facility’s director of nursing, Karen Russman, a higher number of residents than is typical for this time of year are suffering from an upper respiratory illness. Russman says she, Dr. Denna from the... Read more
SD Legislature Goes 100% Digital
Local NewsRepresentative John Mills January 27, 2020 0
The saying goes “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, but that is exactly what is happening in Pierre. You see in 2020 we are making the leap to 100% digital. Going digital means that many traditions and processes are gone. As you can imagine, there is some... Read more
Local Winners Crowned in KC Free Throw Contest
Local News January 27, 2020 0
The Milbank Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw contest on January 19 at St. Lawrence School. Twenty-five youth, ages 9-14, participated. Winners were: Lydia Gall, Zayda Townsend, Keaten Johnson, Jada Cameron, Jaxon Wiese, Shaylee Schuchard, Joshua Pederson, and Ivy Lewno. These champions advance to the regional contest in... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands will present their mid-winter concert on Monday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade ensembles are under the direction of Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn. Read more
Jean Zimbrick
Obituaries January 25, 2020 0
Jean Zimbrick, age 93, of Graceville, MN, died on January 23, 2020, at Grace Home in Graceville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the... Read more
Helen Bohlen
Obituaries January 24, 2020 0
Helen (Mrs. Earl) Bohlen, age 88, of Milbank died on January 22, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Timothy Koch will officiate, and burial will be in... Read more
Shirley Krueger
Obituaries January 23, 2020 0
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Pastor David Tonn will lead a prayer service beginning at 6:45 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Mound... Read more
Danica Schulte Selected as MHS Student of the Month
Local News January 22, 2020 0
Danica Schulte, a senior at MHS, has been chosen as the December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Anne Schulte and Duane Crawford. Danica has been a member of the cross country and track teams, and a basketball cheerleader. She is also active in student council... Read more
