Greg Thomas Receives Award for Longest Running Hot Stuff Pizza Franchise in World
Local News December 17, 2019 0
Hot Stuff Pizza opened its first franchise 33 years ago today on December 17, 1986. So, it was a bit of a surprise when representatives from Hot Stuff’s corporate office came into the Milbank store to present Greg Thomas and his staff with an award for the longest continuously... Read more
The Angel Tree is winging its way to 112 children and 41 families this year. The Angel Tree is sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council. The families picked up their gifts on Monday, December 16 at the Milbank Visitor Center, and they also received Hot Stuff gift... Read more
Milbank Musicians Play in 46th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS
Local News December 17, 2019 0
The 46th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS was celebrated in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 14. Milbank attendees included: Joe Harstad, Ian Liebe, Isaac Sousa, Drake Rogers, Will Karels, and Trystan Fischer. They were accompanied to the event by Susan Karels, band director for the Milbank Schools. The group practiced and then... Read more
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Isabella Anderson, Emily Wollschlager, Tatum Berry, Camryn Wiese, Jenna Dexter, Hillary Morton, Josie Adolph, Elsie Seffrood, Ellie Neugebauer, and Madi Loeschke December 13 – Milbank 20, Waubay-Summit 25 December 14 – Milbank 10, Lennox 34 Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Team Members –... Read more
Debaters Win First and Second in Lennox
Local News December 17, 2019 0
MHS debaters Landon Brown and Peyten Wiese placed first in the duo interp division in Lennox on December 7. Marion Mischel placed second in Lincoln-Douglas debate. The public forum debate team of Haily Hubke and Peyten Wiese won one round and lost three. The teams travel to Brookings on... Read more
Verna Stoehr
Obituaries December 17, 2019 0
Verna E. Stoehr, age 101, of Ortonville, MN, died on December 16, 2019, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial... Read more
Valley Queen Cheese Factory Named United States Senate Small Business of the Week
Local News December 17, 2019 1
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds today named Valley Queen Cheese Factory of Milbank as the United States Senate Small Business of the Week. Rounds was invited by Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to select a South Dakota small business to be highlighted by the committee. Valley Queen Cheese... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will hold their monthly meeting and annual Christmas party on Thursday, December 19 at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. The Schulte twins will provide musical entertainment. Socialization will take the place of the regular business meeting. Read more
Ronald “Ronnie” Vold
Obituaries December 16, 2019 0
Ronald “Ronnie” Vold, age 77, of Dumont, MN, died on December 14, 2019, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, at... Read more
The St. Lawrence Student Council collected toys for children in our community who might otherwise not receive gifts this Christmas. The council members also pray for the children and their families before sending the Blessing Boxes to ICAP. Icap distributes the toys. Back row: Will Muellenbach, Caitlyn Frerichs, Ashlynn... Read more
