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
Erna Cahill
Obituaries December 15, 2019 0
Erna Cahill, age 103, of Milbank, passed away on December 14, 2019, at Avantara-Milbank. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Timothy Koch will officiate. Inurnment will be at the Revillo Cemetery at a later date.... Read more
The Milbank High School Music Department will perform in concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. The Concert Choir, conducted by Miriam Schwenn, will open with a Christmas Procession, including tambourine and drums. They will also share Beautiful December, Glow and... Read more
Both Shirley Schmidt and Sue Cramer Win $500 in Milbank Chamber Holiday Drawing
Local News December 14, 2019 0
Two lucky $500 winners were named today, December 14 in the third Milbank Area Chamber Holiday drawing. The giveaway is part of the annual cash drawings held by the Chamber. Shirley Schmidt of Marvin was the first name drawn. Schmidt was in Lewis Drug when her name was called.... Read more
Merwin “Bud” Searcy
Obituaries December 13, 2019 0
Merwin “Bud” Glenn Dean Searcy, age 90, of Twin Brooks, SD, died on December 13, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in South Shore, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more
Swimmers Street and Osowski Qualify for Finals
Milbank Area Swimming December 12, 2019 0
Two Milbank swimmers competed in the three-day Candy Cane Swim Meet in Watertown from December 6- 8. The meet was the first prelim/final format meet of the season in South Dakota and attracts over 450 swimmers vying for a finish in the top eight. Amaya Street and Savanna Osowski... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for Week of December 2, 2019
High School Sports December 12, 2019 0
8th Grade Girls Basketball Team Members – Nadia Thue, Kynlee Speidel, Kaitlyn Huber, Abby Pillatzki, Rachel Schulte, Anna Dean, Shaylee Schuchard, Hope Karels, Lydia Street, Cailey Sime, Ivy Lewno December 3 – Milbank 10, Tiospa Zina 13 December 5 – Milbank 4, Hamlin 32 7th Grade Girls Basketball No... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Take Fifth at Fargo Invitational
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 12, 2019 0
Milbank Area gymnasts took fifth place at the Fargo Invitational on December 6. This was a new meet on the team’s schedule, and according to Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch, “Each state has mainly the same competitive rules, but the format can vary. It was a long night,” she... Read more
